Old World Portraits
Madame Moitessier
Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres
This 1851 masterpiece by Ingres captures the refined elegance of a Parisian socialite with startling precision and luxurious detail.
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
The Travelling Companions
Augustus Egg
An iconic Victorian masterpiece by Augustus Egg, depicting a symmetrical scene of two sisters travelling through the Italian landscape.
Pastoral Scenes
Vaches et veau à la mare (Cows and Calf at the Pond)
Constant Troyon
A masterful pastoral scene featuring cattle reflecting in a quiet pond beneath an expansive, atmospheric sky.
Figure Studies
Cherries
Lawrence Alma-Tadema
A luxurious and tranquil scene of a classical figure reclining amidst rich textures and warm tones.