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Plum Blossoms
Wang Shishen
This 1735 ink-on-paper painting by Wang Shishen captures the resilient beauty of winter plum blossoms through masterful calligraphic brushwork.
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
Portrait of Catherine Bégon, Mme Bouër
Jean-Étienne Liotard
This refined pastel portrait by Jean-Étienne Liotard captures 18th-century elegance through masterful textures and luminous color.
Coastal Classics
St. Paul's and Blackfriars Bridge
William Marlow
A tranquil 18th-century vista of London’s skyline featuring the iconic dome of St. Paul's Cathedral rising above Blackfriars Bridge.
oil paint
Potsdam, Old Market
Johann Friedrich Meyer
A detailed 18th-century cityscape of Potsdam's historic market square and royal architecture.
Coastal Classics
Fishing Boats in a Calm Sea
Charles Brooking
A serene 18th-century marine landscape capturing the quiet majesty of fishing vessels on a tranquil sea.
Moody Landscapes
Architectural Caprice
Francesco Guardi
An evocative architectural caprice featuring crumbling classical ruins and atmospheric light.