Old World Portraits
The Artist's Mother and Sister Reading the Bible
Hans Thoma
A tender and intimate double portrait of two women engaged in quiet study by German painter Hans Thoma.
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.
Pastoral Scenes
Place de la Fontaine de Gaillac
Firmin Salabert
A charming and sunny 19th-century scene of daily life in a French village square.
Traditional Still Lifes
Floral Study
Eugène Delacroix
An elegant botanical oil study by Eugène Delacroix, capturing the diverse textures and rich hues of late-summer blooms.