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Washington Irving and his Literary Friends at Sunnyside
Christian Schussele
An evocative 19th-century group portrait capturing the intellectual circle of Washington Irving within his storied Sunnyside library.
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.
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Interior, after Dinner
Claude Monet
A moody and atmospheric interior scene by Claude Monet, capturing the quiet intimacy of an evening after dinner.
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Banquet
Willem Linnig the Elder
A richly detailed 19th-century genre painting capturing a lively banquet in a dramatic, atmospheric interior.