Early 19th Century

A striking and atmospheric winter scene by the legendary Katsushika Hokusai, capturing a solitary figure braving a snowstorm.

An atmospheric moonlit landscape by Thomas Cole, depicting the quiet beauty of classical ruins reclaimed by nature.

An intimate and masterfully lit 19th-century self-portrait capturing a moment of quiet, scholarly contemplation.

A vibrant Indian miniature painting depicting the legendary discovery of the infant Sita from the Ramayana.

A dignified and masterfully rendered portrait of James Madison, captured in the Neoclassical style.

A masterfully detailed 1836 watercolor of the Pantheon, capturing the architectural grandeur and vibrant daily life of historic Rome.

A vibrant and detailed 19th-century genre painting capturing the social atmosphere of Danish artists in a Roman osteria.

A vibrant 19th-century Indian miniature depicting a royal hunt interrupted by sages in a lush mountain landscape.

A poignant historical scene capturing the romantic first meeting of the poet Petrarch and his muse, Laura, set within a somber cathedral interior.

A masterfully detailed 19th-century view of the Colosseum, captured in the warm, golden light of an Italian afternoon.