oil paint
Landscape with an Arch and the Dome of Saint Peter's in Rome
Hubert Robert
A majestic architectural vista of Rome seen through a colossal stone archway bathed in golden evening light.
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.
Equestrian & Animals
Horse Frightened by a Lion
George Stubbs
A dramatic 18th-century masterpiece capturing a moment of primal tension between a white horse and a lion.
Old World Portraits
Richard St George Mansergh-St George
Thomas Gainsborough
An elegant 18th-century portrait of a British officer by Thomas Gainsborough, featuring a striking red uniform and a faithful canine companion.
Coastal Classics
A Shipwreck off a Rocky Coast
Philip James de Loutherbourg
A dramatic 18th-century marine painting capturing the raw power and atmospheric sublime of a storm at sea.
Contains nudity
oil paint
The Death of Wolfe
Benjamin West
A dramatic and iconic 18th-century historical masterpiece depicting a pivotal moment on the battlefield with grand, atmospheric lighting.