Coastal Classics
Stormy Sea
Gustave Courbet
A dramatic study of nature's power, this 1869 seascape captures the raw energy of a crashing wave with thick, expressive brushwork.
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.
Contains disturbing content
Dark Academia
Execution of the Comuneros of Castile
Antonio Gisbert
A powerful masterpiece of 19th-century Spanish realism capturing a pivotal moment of stoic historical drama.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Saint Sebastian, Martyr
Augustin Théodule Ribot
A powerful exploration of light and shadow, this 19th-century work by Théodule Ribot captures a solemn and atmospheric narrative.