Mid 19th Century

A tender 19th-century academic scene depicting the early struggles of learning through a mother and child.

A charming and highly detailed Victorian interior scene capturing children at play in a grand, atmospheric room.

A striking Orientalist scene by Jean-Léon Gérôme depicting a column of Egyptian recruits traversing a vast, sun-lit desert.

A luminous 19th-century veduta capturing the sun-drenched grandeur of Rome’s ancient ruins.

An opulent 19th-century still life featuring a dense, vibrant arrangement of summer and autumn fruits.

This 1851 masterpiece by Ingres captures the refined elegance of a Parisian socialite with startling precision and luxurious detail.

A tranquil 19th-century scene of a woman gazing through an open window at the bustling Teniersplaats square in Antwerp.

A dramatic Orientalist nocturnal scene capturing the vibrant energy of a Cairo wedding procession under torchlight.

An evocative realist study of a young kitchen worker rendered with dramatic lighting and a moody, old-world palette.

An atmospheric Hague School watercolor capturing a quiet moment of coastal labor on a misty beach.

An evocative 19th-century portrait of a woman in traditional Italian costume set against a moody, atmospheric landscape.

A masterfully executed portrait by John Singer Sargent, capturing the elegant and stylish presence of the French painter Carolus-Duran.