Moody Landscapes
Looking Down Yosemite Valley, California
Albert Bierstadt
An iconic 19th-century American landscape capturing the monumental scale and golden light of Yosemite Valley.
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.
Moody Landscapes
Waterfall in Norway
Jacob Jacobs
A dramatic 19th-century landscape capturing the raw energy of a Norwegian waterfall beside a rustic mill.
Coastal Classics
The Windmills of Rotterdam
Johan Jongkind
A luminous 19th-century Dutch harbor scene captures the evocative interplay of moonlight and shadow across the water.
Figure Studies
Christ Escapes the Pharisees
Johann Friedrich Overbeck
A dramatic Nazarene-style painting depicting the miraculous escape of Christ from an angry crowd.