Old World Portraits
Achille De Gas in the Uniform of a Cadet
Edgar Degas
An elegant 19th-century portrait of a young naval cadet by Edgar Degas, featuring rich tonal contrasts.
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
The Greek Girl
Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot
A luminous and contemplative nineteenth-century portrait of a young woman in traditional attire by French master Camille Corot.
Pastoral Scenes
Return of the Herd (Rentrée de troupeau)
Constant Troyon
A masterfully rendered Barbizon school painting capturing the warm, rustic atmosphere of an autumn herd return.
Moody Landscapes
The Mill at the Loue
Gustave Courbet, Cherubino Patà
A masterfully rendered landscape featuring a serene watermill nestled within a rugged, verdant valley.