Old World Portraits
Portrait of Madame Tallien
Jean-Bernard Duvivier
An elegant 1806 neoclassical portrait capturing the sophisticated grace of Madame Tallien in a luminous white gown.
Old World Portraits
Young Omahaw, War Eagle, Little Missouri, and Pawnees
Charles Bird King
A powerful and striking 1821 group portrait of five Plains Indian leaders by Charles Bird King.
oil paint
The Submission of Prince Dipo Negoro to General De Kock
Nicolaas Pieneman
A masterfully executed historical oil painting capturing a pivotal moment of colonial diplomacy and conflict.
Curated selection
Shispul Arguing with Bhishmaka
Mola Ram
This vibrant Garhwal miniature painting depicts a dramatic courtly exchange between Shispul and King Bhishmaka.
Old World Portraits
Portrait of Ferdinand II of Portugal
Ferdinand Krumholz
A commanding full-length oil portrait of King Ferdinand II of Portugal in formal military dress.
Coastal Classics
Van Tromp, Going About to Please His Masters
J. M. W. Turner
A masterful maritime scene by J.M.W. Turner, capturing the raw energy of the sea through luminous light and fluid brushwork.
Old World Portraits
Vasco da Gama
António Manuel da Fonseca
A striking 19th-century portrait of the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama, rendered in rich tones of crimson and gold.
Old World Portraits
Portrait of Wilhelm Friedrich Ernst von Dalwigk zu Schauenburg
Friedrich Bury
This striking 1807 portrait by Friedrich Bury captures a young officer in his military finery against a moody architectural backdrop.
Equestrian & Animals
Washington Rallying the Americans at the Battle of Princeton
William Ranney
A stirring 19th-century depiction of George Washington's heroic leadership during the American Revolution.
Old World Portraits
Shaumonekusse (Prairie Wolf), Oto
Charles Bird King
A striking 1822 portrait of the Oto chief Shaumonekusse, masterfully rendered with rich textures and vibrant colors.
Contains disturbing content
Coastal Classics
The Battle of the Nile: Destruction of L'Orient
Mather Brown
A dramatic and powerful depiction of a historic naval battle, characterized by its intense movement and luminous firelight.
Contains disturbing content
oil paint
Défense héroïque du capitaine Lelièvre à Mazagran
Jean-Adolphe Beaucé
A dramatic and masterful historical painting capturing the intensity of a 19th-century military siege.
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