Early 19th Century

A striking neoclassical portrait of a contemplative figure in classical Greek robes, rendered with dramatic light and shadow.

A luminous and detailed 19th-century view of Roman ruins and city architecture.

A striking 19th-century naturalist study of a toucan, rendered with fine detail and bold, graphic contrast.

An expansive 19th-century Dutch landscape featuring grazing cattle under a luminous, cloud-filled sky.

A bold and energetic Japanese ink sketch of the legendary oni Ibaraki-dōji.

A beautiful Indian miniature painting depicting Rama and Sita amidst a lush, stylized forest landscape.

An iconic, masterfully lit portrait of Thomas Jefferson captured at the start of his presidency.

A magnificent depiction of the soaring Gothic arches and radiant stained glass of Amiens Cathedral.

An authoritative and dignified portrait of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, rendered with classical precision.

An elegant 19th-century Chinese landscape featuring vibrant autumn foliage against a mist-shrouded mountain peak.