18th Century

This 1735 ink-on-paper painting by Wang Shishen captures the resilient beauty of winter plum blossoms through masterful calligraphic brushwork.

A vibrant 18th-century Venetian veduta capturing the ceremonial return of the Doge's state galley amidst a crowded harbor.

This refined pastel portrait by Jean-Étienne Liotard captures 18th-century elegance through masterful textures and luminous color.

A captivating and atmospheric 18th-century portrait depicting a youthful Cupid as a London street-torch bearer.

A masterful 18th-century maritime scene capturing the dynamic energy of sailing vessels off the English coast.

An atmospheric 18th-century maritime landscape capturing the warm, golden light of a Mediterranean harbor.

A luminous twilight scene by J.M.W. Turner, capturing the golden glow of a summer evening over a Welsh coastal landscape.