18th Century

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a distinguished gentleman in a powdered wig and ornate waistcoat.

A dignified 18th-century portrait of a gentleman in a striking red coat, captured with the masterful realism of John Singleton Copley.

A whimsical 18th-century genre scene capturing the delight of a traveling animal performance in the countryside.

An elegant 18th-century Venetian portrait capturing the dignity and opulence of the Republic's highest office.

A dramatic architectural capriccio by Giovanni Paolo Panini depicting a biblical sermon set amidst the crumbling grandeur of Roman ruins.

This 1783 self-portrait by Joseph Ducreux captures a candid, humorous moment of human exhaustion with masterful theatricality.

A tender and quiet 18th-century domestic scene depicting a moment of learning and quiet instruction.

A dramatic Enlightenment masterpiece capturing the wonder of scientific discovery through intense light and shadow.

This dramatic mid-18th-century painting by Francesco Fontebasso captures the emotional surrender of Darius’s family to Alexander the Great.

An elegant 18th-century profile portrait of a woman in a shimmering satin gown.