Old World Portraits
Petalesharro (Generous Chief), Pawnee
Charles Bird King
A dignified 19th-century portrait of a Pawnee leader, distinguished by a magnificent feathered war bonnet and warm, earthy tones.
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.
Pastoral Scenes
Woman and Child with Dogs
Camille Roqueplan
This charming 1848 genre scene captures a tender moment between a woman, a child, and two dogs in a soft, atmospheric landscape.
Dark Academia
The Awakening of Michel de Montaigne
Edouard Hamman
This dramatic 19th-century oil painting depicts the educational awakening of the young Michel de Montaigne through music.
Pastoral Scenes
Mill at the Outlet of the Königssee
Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller
A luminous 19th-century landscape capturing the rugged beauty of a mountain mill beside a cascading stream.