Figure Studies
Soap Bubbles
Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin
A tender and quiet scene of a young man intently blowing a soap bubble from a window.
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
A Woman of the Court at Faizabad
Tilly Kettle
An elegant 18th-century portrait of a courtly figure in Faizabad, rendered with exquisite detail in jewelry and textiles.
Pastoral Scenes
Washerwomen in a Park (Lavandières dans un parc)
Hubert Robert
A magnificent French park landscape featuring washerwomen around an ornate fountain, captured with atmospheric light.