Figure Studies
The Mission of the Apostles
Romain Cazes
A striking neoclassical study depicting a biblical scene set against a luminous gold ground, framed by a refined architectural border.
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
The Pink Dress
Frédéric Bazille
A luminous early Impressionist work by Frédéric Bazille, capturing a tranquil moment overlooking the village of Castelnau-le-Lez.
Moody Landscapes
The Lady of Shalott
John Atkinson Grimshaw
A hauntingly atmospheric Victorian masterpiece depicting the tragic figure of the Lady of Shalott adrift in a moonlit, misty river.
Figure Studies
Poem of the Soul: One Evening
Louis Janmot
An ethereal allegorical scene of two figures at twilight, characterized by soft light and a romantic, contemplative mood.
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.
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.