Coastal Classics
Shell Fisher on the Beach
Jacob Maris
An atmospheric Hague School watercolor capturing a quiet moment of coastal labor on a misty beach.
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.
Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Farmer from Vossevangen
Adolph Tidemand
An expressive 19th-century portrait of a Norwegian farmer, rendered with rich texture and warm, earthy tones.
Pastoral Scenes
Olevano
Albert Bierstadt
A luminous 19th-century view of Olevano, Italy, captured with the atmospheric detail and masterful light of Albert Bierstadt.