18th Century

An intricate 18th-century cityscape by Canaletto capturing the vibrant pageantry of a Lord Mayor’s procession on the River Thames.

A vibrant Venetian scene capturing the theatrical spectacle of a charlatan addressing a masked carnival crowd.

A vibrant and highly detailed 18th-century cityscape depicting the bustling Römerberg market in Frankfurt.

An exquisite 18th-century portrait featuring a noblewoman in a striking, elaborately detailed blue and silver striped dress.

A dramatic and masterful 18th-century painting capturing a spirited horse in a tense encounter with a snake.

A magnificent historical panorama capturing the grand 1721 arrival of the Ottoman ambassador in Paris.

A magnificent 18th-century vista of Venice’s historic waterfront teeming with life and ceremonial gondolas.

A classic 18th-century English sporting scene capturing the energy of a fox hunt against a sweeping, atmospheric landscape.

A dramatic 18th-century marine painting capturing the raw power and atmospheric sublime of a storm at sea.