Old World Portraits
The Moorish Chief
Eduard Charlemont
A commanding 19th-century masterpiece featuring a dignified figure in flowing white robes set against the intricate architecture of the Alhambra.
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
Head of Pasquin
Honoré Daumier
A striking character study by Honoré Daumier, featuring a man in theatrical costume illuminated by dramatic chiaroscuro.
Moody Landscapes
Landscape with a Stream (Paysage avec cours d'eau)
Jules Dupré
A classic Barbizon school landscape capturing the atmospheric drama of a rural twilight with masterful brushwork.