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.
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
Cherries
Lawrence Alma-Tadema
A luxurious and tranquil scene of a classical figure reclining amidst rich textures and warm tones.
Traditional Still Lifes
From Nature in the Garden
Rubens Peale
A vibrant and detailed 19th-century floral still life featuring an abundant variety of garden blooms in an elegant basket.
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
The Pink Dress
Frédéric Bazille
A luminous early Impressionist work by Frédéric Bazille, capturing a tranquil moment overlooking the village of Castelnau-le-Lez.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Woman Bathing
Ernest Slingeneyer
An elegant 19th-century academic study of a woman at her bath, capturing a moment of quiet, private reflection.