Figure Studies
The Charlatan
Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo
A vibrant Venetian scene capturing the theatrical spectacle of a charlatan addressing a masked carnival crowd.
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.
Old World Portraits
Portrait of Elisabeth Isabella Mniszech
Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun
A tender late 18th-century portrait capturing the soft, luminous charm of childhood by the renowned artist Vigée Le Brun.
oil paint
The Lunch of Oysters
Jean-François de Troy
A spirited Rococo masterpiece capturing the decadence and conviviality of an 18th-century oyster banquet.
Pastoral Scenes
Winter Pleasures on the Ice
Jan Griffier I
A lively and detailed 18th-century winter scene capturing the festive atmosphere of ice skating near a snowy village.