Traditional Still Lifes
Still Life with Fruit and Nuts
Robert Seldon Duncanson
This classic 1848 still life by Robert Seldon Duncanson captures a rich assortment of fruit and nuts with meticulous detail and a warm, inviting glow.
Early 19th Century
Romantic atmosphere, neoclassical structure, and early landscape painting with feeling.
Works from the early 1800s balance romantic feeling, classical structure, and a growing sense of atmosphere.
Moody Landscapes
View of the Roman Campagna
Simon Denis
A dramatic and atmospheric landscape study of the Roman Campagna, captured with luminous light and majestic clouds.
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A Study of Plants
Adolf Senff
An elegant 19th-century botanical study capturing a variety of lush green flora against a warm, textured backdrop.
Coastal Classics
The Capuchin Convent at Amalfi
Carl Blechen
A luminous 19th-century view of the historic Capuchin convent built into the rugged cliffs of Amalfi.
Figure Studies
A Bacchante
William Etty
A radiant and romantic 19th-century portrait of a Bacchante adorned with lush grapes and vine leaves.