Early 19th Century

A masterpiece of 19th-century history painting depicting the transfer of power in a grand, dramatic court setting.

A quiet moment of reflection captured through the soft, natural light of a pastoral window.

An evocative, atmospheric study of interior light and shadow by the master of light, J.M.W. Turner.

This striking industrial scene captures the technical precision and luminous reflections of a massive granite bowl being crafted in a 19th-century workshop.

A luminous 19th-century oil landscape capturing the majestic ruins of the Colosseum in the soft glow of a Roman sunset.

A dramatic biblical masterpiece capturing the awe and terror of Belshazzar's Feast through monumental architecture and celestial lighting.

A majestic 19th-century architectural painting capturing the intricate Gothic detail of Reims Cathedral during a ceremonial procession.

A striking academic study of two figures in contemplation, rendered with masterful chiaroscuro and rich, earthy tones.

A dramatic Neoclassical scene depicting Vestal Virgins tending to a sacred fire in a somber, atmospheric setting.

An evocative mid-19th-century scene depicting veterans and families admiring maritime art in a grand gallery.

A masterfully lit interior scene of a nineteenth-century Norwegian church service by Adolph Tidemand.

A dramatic 19th-century chiaroscuro scene depicting Italian peasants resting within the luminous interior of an ancient stone grotto.