Moody Landscapes
Where the Clouds Love to Rest
Alfred Jacob Miller
An atmospheric 19th-century landscape capturing the sublime drama of light and shadow in a mountain wilderness.
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.
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.
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
In the Park
Adolphe Joseph Thomas Monticelli
A richly textured and atmospheric scene of figures in a park, rendered with masterfully thick impasto.