Figure Studies
Head of Pasquin
Honoré Daumier
A striking character study by Honoré Daumier, featuring a man in theatrical costume illuminated by dramatic chiaroscuro.
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.
Figure Studies
Medea
Frederick Sandys
A striking Pre-Raphaelite portrait of the sorceress Medea, rich with dramatic detail and a shimmering gold background.
Figure Studies
Claudio and Isabella
William Holman Hunt
This dramatic Pre-Raphaelite painting captures a tense moment between Claudio and his sister Isabella from Shakespeare's 'Measure for Measure'.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Lady Godiva
Jozef Van Lerius
An elegant 19th-century academic portrayal of the legendary Lady Godiva, capturing a moment of quiet, dramatic resolve.