oil paint
Egyptian Recruits Crossing the Desert
Jean-Léon Gérôme
A striking Orientalist scene by Jean-Léon Gérôme depicting a column of Egyptian recruits traversing a vast, sun-lit desert.
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.
Coastal Classics
The Packet 'Antarctic'
Duncan MacFarlane
A masterful maritime scene depicting a majestic sailing ship braving the open sea.
Moody Landscapes
Mount Starr King, Yosemite
Albert Bierstadt
This breathtaking landscape by Albert Bierstadt captures the awe-inspiring beauty of Yosemite with dramatic light and sweeping mountain vistas.
Equestrian & Animals
At the Races
Édouard Manet
A dynamic and spirited Impressionist study capturing the speed and energy of a horse race.
Moody Landscapes
Defiance: Inviting a Shot before Petersburg
Winslow Homer
A powerful Civil War scene by Winslow Homer depicting a moment of bold defiance under an expansive, atmospheric sky.
Dark Academia
The Egyptian Widow
Lawrence Alma-Tadema
A poignant and highly detailed scene of mourning set within the architectural grandeur of ancient Egypt.