Early 19th Century

A poignant historical scene capturing the romantic first meeting of the poet Petrarch and his muse, Laura, set within a somber cathedral interior.

A masterfully detailed 19th-century view of the Colosseum, captured in the warm, golden light of an Italian afternoon.

A masterfully rendered pastoral scene of a ewe and her lambs, bathed in warm, dramatic light within a rustic barn.

A majestic mountain valley is bathed in the dramatic light of a receding storm, crowned by a brilliant double rainbow.

Dramatic clouds and luminous light define this atmospheric 19th-century river scene.

An idyllic, luminous landscape depicting a primordial paradise framed by verdant tropical trees.

A magnificent Neoclassical masterpiece capturing the imperial grandeur and pageantry of Napoleon’s coronation.

A stunning 1843 masterpiece by Franz Xaver Winterhalter, depicting a reclining princess in a setting of grand European elegance.

A regal and charming portrait of favorite pets by the preeminent Victorian animal painter, Sir Edwin Landseer.

A masterful atmospheric landscape capturing a serene moment of reading amidst the deep shadows and golden light of the Forest of Fontainebleau.

A breathtaking view of the Italian countryside, where cascading falls and ancient ruins meet the golden light of the Roman Campagna.