silk
Portrait of the Yongzheng Emperor in Court Dress
Unknown Artist
An exquisite 18th-century imperial portrait of the Yongzheng Emperor in formal court robes, rendered on fine silk.
Curated selection
The North Terrace, Windsor Castle, Looking West
Paul Sandby
An elegant 18th-century architectural study of Windsor Castle's terrace overlooking the sprawling English countryside.
oil paint
Thoresby Hall, Nottinghamshire
Leonard Knijff
A stately 18th-century view of Thoresby Hall, capturing the grandeur of the English countryside and its formal estate gardens.
Architectural Interiors
Modern Rome
Giovanni Paolo Panini
An elaborate and grand vision of an 18th-century art gallery showcasing the architectural wonders of Rome.
Architectural Interiors
Musical Feast at the Teatro Argentina, Rome
Giovanni Paolo Panini
A magnificent display of 18th-century grandeur, capturing a lavish musical celebration in Rome's Teatro Argentina.
Old World Portraits
Lady Caroline Howard
Joshua Reynolds
A striking 18th-century portrait of a young girl in elegant attire, set against a moody pastoral backdrop.
Old World Portraits
Goethe in the Roman Campagna
Johann Heinrich Wilhelm Tischbein
An iconic Neoclassical portrait of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe reclining amidst the ruins of the Roman Campagna.
Coastal Classics
San Cristoforo, San Michele, and Murano from the Fondamenta Nuove, Venice
Canaletto
An atmospheric Venetian cityscape by Canaletto, capturing the quiet beauty of the lagoon islands under a sweeping, cloud-filled sky.
Figure Studies
The Monkey Painter (Le Singe peintre)
Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin
A whimsical 18th-century scene featuring a monkey in fine attire focused on his artistic craft.
Contains nudity
Architectural Interiors
Gallery of Views of Ancient Rome
Giovanni Paolo Panini
A grand 18th-century capriccio depicting a fictional gallery overflowing with the architectural and sculptural wonders of ancient Rome.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
The Intervention of the Sabine Women
Jacques-Louis David
A grand Neoclassical masterpiece by Jacques-Louis David depicting a dramatic moment of peace-making in early Roman history.
Contains nudity
Architectural Interiors
Project for the Transformation of the Grande Galerie of the Louvre
Hubert Robert
A magnificent architectural study of the Louvre’s Grande Galerie by Hubert Robert, capturing the grand scale and artistic energy of the late 18th century.
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