oil paint
Egyptian Recruits Crossing the Desert
Jean-Léon Gérôme
A striking Orientalist scene by Jean-Léon Gérôme depicting a column of Egyptian recruits traversing a vast, sun-lit desert.
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
Little Girl in a Blue Armchair
Mary Cassatt
This iconic Impressionist painting captures a candid moment of childhood leisure in a room filled with bold, floral-patterned blue furniture.
Moody Landscapes
Night View of Nice
Ippolito Caffi
A dramatic nocturnal masterpiece by Ippolito Caffi, capturing the glowing spectacle of a torchlit gathering in Nice.