Early 19th Century

A dramatic 19th-century view of the majestic Roman ruins of Baalbek, captured in brilliant golden light by David Roberts.

A powerful maritime painting depicting the dramatic grounding of an East Indiaman amidst surging waves and a dark, atmospheric sky.

A moving Romantic-era scene depicting a Greek warrior's emotional reunion with his family against a glowing coastal sunset.

A grand historical scene capturing the dramatic moment of the Luxor Obelisk's installation in Paris amidst a sea of spectators.

A magnificent Neoclassical portrait of Empress Josephine in her opulent coronation finery.

An ethereal and dramatic Romantic masterpiece capturing the atmospheric tension of the biblical deluge.

A masterful 19th-century marine painting capturing the energy and drama of sailing ships on the river at Dordrecht.

A dramatic and powerful scene of industrial labor captured with Goya's characteristic bold brushwork and atmospheric lighting.

A powerful and dramatic 19th-century study of a charging bull in a pastoral landscape.

An evocative oil sketch by John Constable capturing the atmospheric light of the English countryside.