Old World Portraits
The Moorish Chief
Eduard Charlemont
A commanding 19th-century masterpiece featuring a dignified figure in flowing white robes set against the intricate architecture of the Alhambra.
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
Head of Pasquin
Honoré Daumier
A striking character study by Honoré Daumier, featuring a man in theatrical costume illuminated by dramatic chiaroscuro.
Figure Studies
Medea
Frederick Sandys
A striking Pre-Raphaelite portrait of the sorceress Medea, rich with dramatic detail and a shimmering gold background.
Figure Studies
Claudio and Isabella
William Holman Hunt
This dramatic Pre-Raphaelite painting captures a tense moment between Claudio and his sister Isabella from Shakespeare's 'Measure for Measure'.
Old World Portraits
Napoleon in Egypt
Jean-Léon Gérôme
An iconic 19th-century portrait by Jean-Léon Gérôme depicting Napoleon Bonaparte during his historic Egyptian campaign.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Lady Godiva
Jozef Van Lerius
An elegant 19th-century academic portrayal of the legendary Lady Godiva, capturing a moment of quiet, dramatic resolve.