Early 19th Century

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.

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

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.

An evocative 19th-century landscape of ancient stone ruins under the shadow of a grand banyan tree.

A dramatic Hudson River School landscape capturing the rugged beauty of the Adirondacks after a passing storm.

A dramatic Hudson River School landscape capturing the pioneering spirit of the mid-19th century American wilderness.