Figure Studies
The Valkyrie
Peter Nicolai Arbo
A powerful and dramatic 19th-century depiction of a Norse Valkyrie riding through the heavens.
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
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 disturbing content
Figure Studies
The Duel After the Masquerade
Jean-Léon Gérôme
A masterful Academic painting depicting the tragic and dramatic aftermath of a duel in a wintry forest.
Contains mature content
Figure Studies
The Kiss
Francesco Hayez
A masterpiece of Italian Romanticism depicting a passionate, secretive embrace.