18th Century

A whimsical architectural fantasy by Hubert Robert, pairing the lively energy of a French folk dance with the timeless grandeur of Egyptian ruins.

An evocative 18th-century scene of an antiquities restorer's studio, teeming with classical marble statues and a scholarly atmosphere.

A luminous 18th-century Venetian cityscape capturing the architectural grandeur and daily activity at the entrance to the historic Arsenal.

An exquisite 18th-century Dutch still life featuring the luminous textures of wild strawberries against a dramatic, shadowed backdrop.

A magnificent historical panorama capturing the grand 1721 arrival of the Ottoman ambassador in Paris.

A magnificent 18th-century vista of Venice’s historic waterfront teeming with life and ceremonial gondolas.

A grand 18th-century scene of naval ceremony and ship launching at Deptford docks.

A picturesque 18th-century landscape featuring a rustic stone bridge and a distant coastal view.

This 18th-century genre painting captures a lively scene of horsemen and travelers pausing at a rustic blacksmith’s forge.