Old World Portraits
Spaniard
Antoine Vollon
This 1878 oil portrait by Antoine Vollon captures a man in traditional Spanish dress accompanied by a faithful canine companion.
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
Stormy Sea
Gustave Courbet
A dramatic study of nature's power, this 1869 seascape captures the raw energy of a crashing wave with thick, expressive brushwork.
Contains disturbing content
Dark Academia
The Enigma
Gustave Doré
A haunting and monumental allegory of the Franco-Prussian War, where humanity confronts the sphinx amidst a desolate landscape.