oil paint
The Singer’s Contest on the Wartburg
Moritz von Schwind
This grand 19th-century history painting dramatically depicts a legendary medieval singing competition in a vibrant, theatrical setting.
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.
Dark Academia
The Triumph of Religion in the Arts
Johann Friedrich Overbeck
A monumental Nazarene masterpiece celebrating the divine inspiration of the arts through an intricate assembly of historical and holy figures.
Old World Portraits
Charlotte and Louisa Stuart
George Hayter
An elegant 19th-century double portrait of two sisters sharing a musical moment against a dramatic sky.