Early 19th Century

A dramatic 19th-century cloud study capturing the transient light and movement of an approaching storm.

A powerful and atmospheric portrait of the legendary composer Frédéric Chopin, captured with the expressive brushwork of Eugène Delacroix.

An evocative Neoclassical scene depicting Ptolemy Philadelphus engaging with scholars in the legendary Library of Alexandria.

A masterfully executed historical oil painting capturing a pivotal moment of colonial diplomacy and conflict.

This dramatic 19th-century oil painting depicts the educational awakening of the young Michel de Montaigne through music.

A powerful Romantic-era depiction of the rugged Norwegian wilderness, centered on a dramatic rushing waterfall.

A dramatic maritime scene depicting the fiery distress of the East Indiaman Kent on a stormy sea.

A striking 19th-century portrait of the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama, rendered in rich tones of crimson and gold.