Moody Landscapes
The Burning of the Houses of Lords and Commons
J. M. W. Turner
An intense and atmospheric depiction of the Great Fire of London in 1834, rendered with J.M.W. Turner’s legendary mastery of light and color.
Early 19th Century
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.
Coastal Classics
The Wreck of the East Indiaman 'Dutton' in Plymouth Sound
Thomas Luny
This dramatic 1821 maritime painting by Thomas Luny depicts the historic wreck of the 'Dutton' amidst turbulent seas.
Equestrian & Animals
Portrait of Reformer, Blucher, Tory and Crib
James Ward
A masterfully rendered equestrian scene depicting two horses and their canine companions in a sweeping English landscape.
Moody Landscapes
The Rainbow, near Salisbury
John Dunthorne
An atmospheric 19th-century landscape capturing the ephemeral beauty of a rainbow against a dramatic, stormy sky.
Contains disturbing content
Coastal Classics
The Battle of La Hogue
George Chambers
A stirring 19th-century depiction of a historical naval engagement, filled with dramatic action and golden light.