oil paint
The Assumption of the Virgin Mary
François-André Vincent
A luminous Rococo-style depiction of the Virgin Mary's assumption into heaven.
18th Century
Rococo elegance, neoclassical restraint, and refined portraiture with decorative ease.
Portraits, landscapes, and decorative works from the 1700s bring refinement, softness, and a sense of grace.
Moody Landscapes
The Fort of Bidjegur
William Hodges
A dramatic 18th-century landscape featuring a majestic hill fort bathed in soft atmospheric light.
Moody Landscapes
West Gate of Pevensey Castle, Sussex
John Hamilton Mortimer
An evocative 18th-century landscape featuring the dramatic stone ruins of Pevensey Castle.
Coastal Classics
Shipping in the Thames Estuary
Thomas Mellish
An elegant 18th-century marine painting capturing the power and grace of a sailing ship in the Thames Estuary.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
The Rape of Europa
François Boucher
A luminous Rococo masterpiece depicting the mythological abduction of Europa with masterful movement and airy color.
Contains disturbing content
Coastal Classics
The Capture of Fort Louis, Martinique
William Anderson
A dramatic 18th-century maritime painting capturing a coastal landing with majestic ships and atmospheric smoke.