Early 19th Century

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

An elegant 19th-century portrait of a young woman with a serene expression and delicate features.

A masterfully rendered nineteenth-century study of Sheik Hussein and his son in traditional dress.

A luminous romantic landscape depicting a late-night harvest under a brilliant full moon.

An iconic 1839 portrait of the composer Franz Liszt by Henri Lehmann, capturing a moment of intense, romantic contemplation.

A beautifully detailed c. 1800 cityscape depicting London's historic York Water-Gate and the neoclassical Adelphi along the Thames.

A dignified 19th-century portrait capturing the weathered grace of an elderly woman in striking chiaroscuro lighting.

An intimate and soulful portrait of the legendary British naval commander Horatio Nelson, captured with warm, dramatic lighting.

An elegant 19th-century portrait capturing Princess Marie d'Orléans in a moment of quiet contemplation within her sculptor's studio.

A contemplative 19th-century oil study of dramatic clouds illuminated by the soft glow of a setting sun.

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