Early 19th Century

This atmospheric landscape by Caspar David Friedrich captures the quiet transitions of early spring in a northern terrain.

A dynamic and dramatic masterpiece of Romanticism depicting a Napoleonic cavalry officer in the heat of battle.

An atmospheric alpine landscape capturing the rugged grandeur and luminous light of the Savoy mountains.

An evocative Romantic portrait of a seated man in traditional Ottoman attire, captured with rich color and expressive brushwork.

A warm and scholarly portrait of a young man accompanied by a flourishing geranium.

This dramatic 19th-century oil painting captures a legendary moment of divine intervention against a rugged mountain backdrop.

A striking Neoclassical portrait of writer Antoine-Vincent Arnault, capturing a moment of intellectual repose with his loyal companion.

An atmospheric masterpiece by J.M.W. Turner depicting the rise of the ancient city under a radiant morning sun.

A majestic 19th-century oil painting of a bull and sheep in a sprawling Flemish meadow.

A masterpiece of Romantic drama, this scene depicts a biblical event amidst a vast, apocalyptic landscape of light and shadow.

A dignified 19th-century portrait of a scholar, defined by masterful chiaroscuro lighting.

An elegant Federal-era portrait of First Lady Dolley Madison, characterized by luminous skin tones and classical drapery.