Moody Landscapes
Solitude
Richard Wilson
A serene 18th-century landscape capturing a quiet moment of reflection amidst lush greenery and ancient ruins.
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
John Johnstone, Betty Johnstone, and Miss Wedderburn
Henry Raeburn
A dignified late 18th-century group portrait by Henry Raeburn, capturing a quiet moment between three figures.
Coastal Classics
Barrington's Action at St Lucia, 15 December 1778
Dominic Serres
A masterful 18th-century maritime painting depicting a historic naval engagement with luminous atmosphere and intricate ship detail.
Coastal Classics
Shipping off Woolwich
Thomas Mellish
A stately maritime scene of sailing vessels off the coast of Woolwich, captured in a luminous 18th-century style.
Dark Academia
The Farandole amidst Egyptian Monuments
Hubert Robert
A whimsical architectural fantasy by Hubert Robert, pairing the lively energy of a French folk dance with the timeless grandeur of Egyptian ruins.
Figure Studies
Scholar under a Pine Tree
Hua Yan
A serene 18th-century Chinese ink painting depicting a scholar seated in quiet contemplation under the expressive branches of an ancient pine.