Figure Studies
The Travelling Companions
Augustus Egg
An iconic Victorian masterpiece by Augustus Egg, depicting a symmetrical scene of two sisters travelling through the Italian landscape.
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
Cherries
Lawrence Alma-Tadema
A luxurious and tranquil scene of a classical figure reclining amidst rich textures and warm tones.
Figure Studies
Poem of the Soul: One Evening
Louis Janmot
An ethereal allegorical scene of two figures at twilight, characterized by soft light and a romantic, contemplative mood.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Woman Bathing
Ernest Slingeneyer
An elegant 19th-century academic study of a woman at her bath, capturing a moment of quiet, private reflection.