Pastoral Scenes
Cows at Water's Edge
Gerard Bilders
An atmospheric 19th-century Dutch pastoral scene featuring cows at the water's edge.
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
Mount Warning, New South Wales
Fearnleigh Montagu
This evocative 19th-century oil painting captures the atmospheric grandeur of the Australian wilderness with dramatic light and rugged cliffside vistas.
Figure Studies
Winding the Skein
Frederic Leighton
A serene and luminous classical scene of domestic harmony set against a breathtaking Mediterranean landscape.
Old World Portraits
Portrait of Mademoiselle Marie Murer
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
A luminous Impressionist portrait by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, capturing a moment of quiet contemplation with soft brushwork.
oil paint
Edinburgh from Calton Hill
David Roberts
A majestic panoramic view of historic Edinburgh, capturing the city's architectural landmarks in a warm, atmospheric light.