Curated selection
May Day on Corfu
Charalambos Pachis
A lively scene of celebration in Corfu, featuring musicians and townspeople gathered in a sun-drenched square.
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.
Equestrian & Animals
View from the Heights of Suresnes (Vue prise des hauteurs de Suresnes)
Constant Troyon
An atmospheric 19th-century French landscape capturing a peaceful moment with cattle on the heights overlooking Suresnes.
Pastoral Scenes
Scene in the French Alps
Wilhelm Porttmann
A vibrant 19th-century landscape capturing the rugged beauty and light of the French Alps.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
The Birth of Venus
William-Adolphe Bouguereau
An iconic masterpiece of Academic art depicting the goddess Venus emerging from the sea, surrounded by a celestial assembly of mythological figures.