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.
Old World Portraits
Portrait of Izidor Gervai
Peter Michal Bohúň
A dignified mid-19th-century portrait of a gentleman in formal attire, rendered with classic precision.
Pastoral Scenes
Return of the Herd (Rentrée de troupeau)
Constant Troyon
A masterfully rendered Barbizon school painting capturing the warm, rustic atmosphere of an autumn herd return.
Old World Portraits
Portrait of Michal Kubínyi the Elder
Peter Michal Bohúň
A dignified 19th-century portrait of a man with a striking mustache and thoughtful gaze.
Dark Academia
Woman Reading
Henri de Braekeleer
A quiet and contemplative scene of a woman immersed in a book, captured with rich texture and warm, atmospheric light.