Early 19th Century

This dramatic 1810 landscape captures the haunting ruins of St. Benet's Abbey beneath a heavy, atmospheric sky.

A powerful Romantic-era depiction of the rugged Norwegian wilderness, centered on a dramatic rushing waterfall.

A dramatic maritime scene depicting the fiery distress of the East Indiaman Kent on a stormy sea.

A masterful maritime scene by J.M.W. Turner, capturing the raw energy of the sea through luminous light and fluid brushwork.

This 1824 masterpiece by Joseph Anton Koch captures the sublime beauty of the Alps, featuring the luminous Wetterhorn rising above a rushing mountain stream.

A dramatic and lush 19th-century landscape featuring the majestic tiered waterfall of Tijuca.

A powerful 19th-century seascape featuring a sailing vessel amidst crashing waves at the golden hour.

A striking 19th-century portrait of the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama, rendered in rich tones of crimson and gold.

A dramatic 19th-century landscape capturing the tense, luminous atmosphere of an approaching storm in the White Mountains.