Mid 19th Century

A breathtaking vision of the American West, this landscape captures the sublime scale of rugged peaks and atmospheric storms.

An iconic 19th-century American landscape capturing the monumental scale and golden light of Yosemite Valley.

A powerful and dramatic 19th-century depiction of a Norse Valkyrie riding through the heavens.

A luminous 19th-century landscape capturing the majestic scale and tropical flora of the Ecuadorian Andes.

An evocative maritime scene capturing the majestic presence of a Chinese war junk amidst the drama of the open sea.

An atmospheric coastal scene by Eugène Delacroix, capturing the dynamic energy of seafaring life in 19th-century Tangier.

A classic 19th-century maritime painting of the warship Sam Dunning under full sail.

A striking realist study of a cook in contemplation, rendered with dramatic light and shadow.