oil paint
Notre Dame Seen from the Quai de la Tournelle
Jean-François Raffaëlli
A luminous Impressionist-style view of Notre Dame Cathedral from the banks of the Seine.
Late 19th to Early 20th Century
Impressionist light, symbolist mood, and early modern experimentation in full stride.
From impressionist light to symbolist mood and early modern experimentation, this era offers some of the most versatile works in the catalog.
Pastoral Scenes
The Tired Gleaner
Jules Breton
A poignant and beautifully lit portrayal of a peasant woman pausing at the end of a long day's work against a glowing sunset.
oil paint
Construction of an Elevated Railway: Bridge over the Cours de Vincennes
Paul Désiré Trouillebert
A masterful 19th-century oil painting capturing the atmospheric industrial growth of Paris through soft, painterly textures.