Early 19th Century

A contemplative Romantic landscape by Caspar David Friedrich featuring a weathered cemetery gate leading toward a distant church spire.

This 1824 masterpiece by Joseph Anton Koch captures the sublime beauty of the Alps, featuring the luminous Wetterhorn rising above a rushing mountain stream.

A dramatic and lush 19th-century landscape featuring the majestic tiered waterfall of Tijuca.

A powerful 19th-century seascape featuring a sailing vessel amidst crashing waves at the golden hour.

A masterful 19th-century architectural watercolor capturing the sun-drenched ruins of the Parthenon in precise detail.

A masterfully rendered 19th-century study of greyhounds in a soft, atmospheric landscape.

An intimate and soulful portrait of the legendary British naval commander Horatio Nelson, captured with warm, dramatic lighting.

An elegant 19th-century portrait capturing Princess Marie d'Orléans in a moment of quiet contemplation within her sculptor's studio.

A contemplative 19th-century oil study of dramatic clouds illuminated by the soft glow of a setting sun.

A striking 19th-century portrait of the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama, rendered in rich tones of crimson and gold.