Figure Studies
A Baptism in Flanders in the 18th Century
Félix de Vigne
A meticulously detailed 19th-century scene capturing a festive baptismal gathering in a historic Flemish town.
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
Church-Goers Arriving at Leksand Church on Siljan Lake
Wilhelm Marstrand
A vibrant and detailed 19th-century scene depicting the bustling arrival of parishioners at a Swedish lakeside church.
Old World Portraits
To Our Future Household
Alexandre Markelbach
This charming 1873 scene by Alexandre Markelbach captures a joyful moment of celebration between a young couple.