Traditional Still Lifes
Flowering Plants
Hermania Neergaard
A striking botanical study of lilies and poppies set against a moody, atmospheric backdrop.
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
Rip Van Winkle Awakening from his Long Sleep
Henry Inman
A dramatic 19th-century narrative painting depicting the legendary awakening of Rip Van Winkle in a moody forest setting.
Equestrian & Animals
Tiger in a Cave
Jacques-Laurent Agasse
A striking and atmospheric 19th-century study of a tiger pausing at a cave entrance.
Architectural Interiors
The Hypostyle Hall of the Great Temple at Abu Simbel, Egypt
David Roberts
A majestic 19th-century oil study of the awe-inspiring Great Temple at Abu Simbel.
Moody Landscapes
Study for Calypso's Grotto
Francis Danby
A dramatic 19th-century coastal study capturing the ethereal light of a setting sun over a rugged shoreline.