Early 19th Century

A dramatic 19th-century history painting depicting the final moments of Dutch explorer Willem Barents in the Arctic.

This iconic maritime masterpiece captures the poignant contrast between the fading age of sail and the rising industrial era under a luminous, dramatic sky.

A powerful Romantic landscape by Thomas Cole illustrating the dramatic transition from paradise to a desolate world.

An exquisite Indian miniature depicting a woman in a palace garden interacting with a peacock during a dramatic monsoon storm.

An elegant Regency-era portrait of a woman in a white gown, captured with soft, luminous light by Gilbert Stuart.

A striking 19th-century portrait of two magnificent long-horned oxen set against a moody, architectural backdrop.

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

A soulful character study capturing the weathered features of an elderly woman with masterful, expressive brushwork.

An evocative Romantic painting of a seated figure in traditional attire, capturing rich textures and a contemplative atmosphere.