18th Century

An elegant 18th-century portrait by Joshua Reynolds featuring a striking contrast between dark attire and a luminous turquoise fur muff.

A masterfully rendered 18th-century still life featuring the soft glow of a pewter pitcher and the velvety texture of ripe fruit.

A golden-hued maritime scene capturing the tranquil beauty of a Dutch harbor at sunset.

An exuberant 18th-century portrait of Emma, Lady Hamilton, depicted as a classical Bacchante by Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun.

A luminous and refined 18th-century self-portrait by the celebrated artist Angelica Kauffmann.

A serene 18th-century landscape painting featuring a classical domed mausoleum near Trichinopoly.

A masterfully detailed 18th-century Arcadian landscape by Jan van Huysum, featuring classical ruins and a serene, atmospheric vista.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a scholarly young gentleman holding a volume in his study.

An elegant architectural study of Notre-Dame’s interior, capturing the majestic scale and dramatic light of the gothic cathedral in 1789.

A striking 18th-century portrait of a young man, captured with dramatic lighting and expressive, painterly detail.

A striking 18th-century self-portrait featuring a contemplative young man in a vibrant green coat and silver turban.