Old World Portraits
Madame Moitessier
Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres
This 1851 masterpiece by Ingres captures the refined elegance of a Parisian socialite with startling precision and luxurious detail.
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.
Dark Academia
The Egyptian Widow
Lawrence Alma-Tadema
A poignant and highly detailed scene of mourning set within the architectural grandeur of ancient Egypt.