Pastoral Scenes
In the Garden (Rustic Courtship)
Winslow Homer
This charming 1874 watercolor by Winslow Homer captures a quiet, sun-drenched moment of rural life and connection in a summer garden.
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
Entrance of the Newlyweds
Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller
A masterfully lit 19th-century genre scene capturing the joyful arrival of a young couple into a warm, rustic interior.
Coastal Classics
The Cliffs of Gréville
Jean-François Millet
A luminous coastal scene capturing the atmospheric light and rugged beauty of the French shoreline.
Figure Studies
The Lantern Maker's Courtship, A Street Scene in Cairo
William Holman Hunt
A vivid Pre-Raphaelite masterpiece depicting a romantic encounter in a bustling 19th-century Cairo street.