Equestrian & Animals
Hen with Chicks
Charles Verlat
An endearing barnyard scene capturing a protective hen and her young chicks in a warm, rustic setting.
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
Over the Plank Bridge
André Plumot
A charming 19th-century pastoral scene depicting children and goats crossing a rustic bridge.
Equestrian & Animals
Two Friends
Henriëtte Ronner-Knip
A heartwarming Victorian-era portrait of a fluffy white cat and a small, soulful dog sitting in quiet companionship.
Figure Studies
The Elder Sister (La soeur aînée)
William-Adolphe Bouguereau
A tender and luminous study of sibling affection by the celebrated master of French Academic painting.