Figure Studies
Alexander and Bucephalus
Edgar Degas
A dynamic classical scene by Edgar Degas depicting the legendary taming of the horse Bucephalus by a young Alexander.
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
Head of Pasquin
Honoré Daumier
A striking character study by Honoré Daumier, featuring a man in theatrical costume illuminated by dramatic chiaroscuro.
Contains disturbing content
Figure Studies
Arabs Skirmishing in the Mountains
Eugène Delacroix
This dramatic 1863 oil painting by Eugène Delacroix captures the intense energy of a mountain skirmish with masterful brushwork.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Orphée
Henri-Jean Guillaume Martin
A powerful and moody portrayal of the mythological figure Orpheus in a moment of quiet, dramatic reflection.