paper
Pavilion and Sparse Trees
Hongren
A serene 17th-century ink-on-paper landscape by the master Hongren, capturing the quiet elegance of sparse trees and a solitary pavilion.
Art for the Bedroom
Quieter paintings and soft palettes suited to a slower, calmer pace.
Soft color, gentle subjects, and quieter compositions help create a slower, more restful mood.
oil paint
Der kahle Baum (The Bare Tree)
Ferdinand Hodler
An elegant, minimalist landscape study of a bare tree by Swiss master Ferdinand Hodler.
Moody Landscapes
Snowy Landscape
Zha Shibiao
A contemplative ink-wash painting of a lone figure in a stark, wintry landscape.
Coastal Classics
From Christianshavn's Canal, Copenhagen
Vilhelm Hammershøi
A minimalist and atmospheric depiction of harbor masts in Copenhagen by Danish master Vilhelm Hammershøi.
Figure Studies
Circus Girl
Helene Schjerfbeck
An ethereal modernist portrait by Helene Schjerfbeck, featuring soft, atmospheric brushwork and a striking pop of color.