Old World Portraits
A Duchess (The Blue Dress)
Alfred Stevens
An elegant 19th-century portrait of a duchess in a shimmering blue dress within a richly detailed interior.
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
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'.
Figure Studies
Woman in Yellow
Gustave Léonard de Jonghe
A refined 19th-century interior scene capturing a moment of quiet leisure and elegant fashion.