Figure Studies
The Travelling Companions
Augustus Egg
An iconic Victorian masterpiece by Augustus Egg, depicting a symmetrical scene of two sisters travelling through the Italian landscape.
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 Mission of the Apostles
Romain Cazes
A striking neoclassical study depicting a biblical scene set against a luminous gold ground, framed by a refined architectural border.
Pastoral Scenes
The Pink Dress
Frédéric Bazille
A luminous early Impressionist work by Frédéric Bazille, capturing a tranquil moment overlooking the village of Castelnau-le-Lez.
Traditional Still Lifes
Mound of Butter
Antoine Vollon
A celebrated 19th-century still life capturing the tactile beauty of fresh butter with bold, luscious brushwork.
Coastal Classics
The Grand Canal, Venice
Gustaf Wilhelm Palm
This classic Venetian cityscape captures the luminous light and architectural grandeur of the Grand Canal in the mid-19th century.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Woman Bathing
Ernest Slingeneyer
An elegant 19th-century academic study of a woman at her bath, capturing a moment of quiet, private reflection.