
oil paint
The Singer’s Contest on the Wartburg
Moritz von Schwind
This grand 19th-century history painting dramatically depicts a legendary medieval singing competition in a vibrant, theatrical setting.
Romantic atmosphere, neoclassical structure, and early landscape painting with feeling.
Works from the early 1800s balance romantic feeling, classical structure, and a growing sense of atmosphere.

oil paint
Moritz von Schwind
This grand 19th-century history painting dramatically depicts a legendary medieval singing competition in a vibrant, theatrical setting.

Old World Portraits
Thomas Lawrence
An elegant Regency-era portrait of King George IV by the celebrated court painter Sir Thomas Lawrence.

Curated selection
Johann Jakob Wolfensberger
A majestic architectural study of the Parthenon ruins, capturing the enduring grandeur of classical Greece.

Old World Portraits
Alexandre-Jean Dubois-Drahonet
An elegant 19th-century portrait of a young boy in a striking red and black military uniform.

tempera
Carlo Bossoli
A magnificent mid-19th-century view of Milan's iconic gothic cathedral and bustling city life.

Old World Portraits
William Hudson, Jr.
A dignified 19th-century oil portrait of John Quincy Adams, rendered with striking realism and deep tonal contrast.

oil paint
Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot
A luminous mid-19th-century oil study of Rome's iconic ruins by master landscape artist Camille Corot.

Old World Portraits
Théodore Géricault
An intense and masterful portrait by Théodore Géricault, capturing the psychological depth of its subject with dramatic light and shadow.

oil paint
Grigory Chernetsov
A sweeping panoramic painting of a 19th-century military parade in St. Petersburg, teeming with intricate detail and atmospheric clouds.

Figure Studies
Katsushika Hokusai
A striking and atmospheric winter scene by the legendary Katsushika Hokusai, capturing a solitary figure braving a snowstorm.

Moody Landscapes
Thomas Cole
An atmospheric moonlit landscape by Thomas Cole, depicting the quiet beauty of classical ruins reclaimed by nature.

Contains disturbing content
paper
Unknown Artist
A striking Indian miniature depicting a pivotal moment from the Ramayana with vibrant color and detailed figurative work.
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