Early 19th Century

This 1844 marine painting captures the raw power of the ocean with churning whitecaps and an atmospheric, storm-swept sky.

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

A magnificent equestrian portrait showcasing the noble stance of a hunter horse against a sweeping English landscape.

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.

A powerful neoclassical double portrait by Jacques-Louis David, capturing the solemn profiles of Pope Pius VII and Cardinal Caprara.

An iconic and regal portrait of Emperor Napoleon I in his coronation regalia, captured with masterful precision by Jacques-Louis David.

A tranquil English river scene captured with soft light and rich, natural textures.

This atmospheric Romantic landscape captures the dramatic scale and soft light of the Avon Gorge.

This dramatic 19th-century oil painting depicts the educational awakening of the young Michel de Montaigne through music.

A beautifully detailed c. 1800 cityscape depicting London's historic York Water-Gate and the neoclassical Adelphi along the Thames.