Early 19th Century

A charming 19th-century American folk portrait of a woman in an ornate bonnet, rendered with striking flat colors and intricate lace detail.

A refined 19th-century American still life capturing the elegant textures of glass, fruit, and confectionery in soft, atmospheric light.

An elegant 19th-century genre scene depicting an artist and her tutor engaged in a drawing lesson within a refined interior.

A striking 19th-century folk art portrait of a seated man in a scholarly library setting.

An elegant 19th-century portrait of the artist Sir David Wilkie, capturing a moment of thoughtful repose in a rich, atmospheric interior.

A dramatic 19th-century narrative painting depicting the legendary awakening of Rip Van Winkle in a moody forest setting.

A dignified double portrait capturing a shared moment of domesticity and intellectual pursuit in the early 19th century.