Traditional Still Lifes
Roses and Myrtles
O.D. Ottesen
A dramatic 19th-century botanical study featuring vibrant pink roses contrasted against a deep, moody thicket of myrtle.
Mid 19th Century
Realist observation, academic portraiture, and luminous landscapes rooted in everyday life.
This period brings together quieter landscapes, portraiture, and richly observed scenes with a more intimate mood.
Figure Studies
The Elder Sister (La soeur aînée)
William-Adolphe Bouguereau
A tender and luminous study of sibling affection by the celebrated master of French Academic painting.
Architectural Interiors
Interior of the Church of Saint Paul in Antwerp
Jan Geeraerts
An exquisite architectural study capturing the light-filled interior and intricate details of a historic Antwerp church.