Pastoral Scenes
Vaches et veau à la mare (Cows and Calf at the Pond)
Constant Troyon
A masterful pastoral scene featuring cattle reflecting in a quiet pond beneath an expansive, atmospheric sky.
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.
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.
Traditional Still Lifes
Three Peaches on a Plate
Henri Fantin-Latour
A warm and classic still life capturing the velvety texture of peaches on a simple ceramic plate.
Traditional Still Lifes
Mound of Butter
Antoine Vollon
A celebrated 19th-century still life capturing the tactile beauty of fresh butter with bold, luscious brushwork.
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.