Pastoral Scenes
Hilly Landscape with Castle on a River
Abraham Delfos
This serene 18th-century landscape captures a fortified castle along a wide river, set against a backdrop of towering, hazy mountains.
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.
Figure Studies
Portrait of a Peasant Woman
Mary Elizabeth Tripe
This expressive watercolor portrait captures the quiet dignity of an elderly woman through luminous brushwork and a soft, cool palette.
Figure Studies
Lakshmana in the Service of Rama in the Forest
Unknown Artist
An evocative 19th-century Indian miniature painting depicting a tender moment of devotion between Rama and Lakshmana beneath a starry night sky.
Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Boy
Rosalba Carriera
A delicate 18th-century pastel portrait by Rosalba Carriera capturing a young boy's gentle gaze.
Old World Portraits
Young Girl
Abdülmecid II
An elegant and serene pastel portrait featuring luminous white drapery and a soft, contemplative gaze.