Pastoral Scenes
The Sower
Jean-François Millet
A powerful depiction of labor and nature, featuring a dynamic figure striding through an atmospheric, earthy landscape.
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
Spaniard
Antoine Vollon
This 1878 oil portrait by Antoine Vollon captures a man in traditional Spanish dress accompanied by a faithful canine companion.
Moody Landscapes
Landscape with a Stream (Paysage avec cours d'eau)
Jules Dupré
A classic Barbizon school landscape capturing the atmospheric drama of a rural twilight with masterful brushwork.
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.