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
Portrait of Izidor Gervai
Peter Michal Bohúň
A dignified mid-19th-century portrait of a gentleman in formal attire, rendered with classic precision.
Architectural Interiors
The Dining Room at the Home of the Artist Henri Leys
Henri de Braekeleer
A richly detailed 1869 interior painting capturing the atmospheric, scholarly elegance of a traditional dining room.
Coastal Classics
The Grand Canal, Venice
Gustaf Wilhelm Palm
This classic Venetian cityscape captures the luminous light and architectural grandeur of the Grand Canal in the mid-19th century.