Old World Portraits
Henry Hoare, The Magnificent, of Stourhead
William Hoare
An elegant 18th-century pastel portrait of Henry Hoare, known as 'The Magnificent', rendered in striking blues and golds.
Art for the Dining Room
Formal, atmospheric works that add presence and conversation to the table.
Elegant subjects and stronger presence suit the formality and drama of a room built for gathering.
Traditional Still Lifes
Fruit Still Life with Hazelnuts
Jan van Huysum
A meticulously detailed 18th-century gouache featuring a vibrant harvest of summer fruits and nuts.
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The Marriage Procession of Dara Shikoh
Unknown Artist
This magnificent 18th-century Mughal miniature captures the grand, festive energy of a royal wedding procession illuminated by fireworks.
Pastoral Scenes
Autumn in Bavaria
Wassily Kandinsky
A vibrant expressionist landscape capturing the brilliant light and shifting colors of a Bavarian autumn through bold, rhythmic brushwork.
Moody Landscapes
Bonfire Celebrating Midsummer Night
Nikolai Astrup
A striking and atmospheric depiction of a Midsummer's Eve bonfire illuminating a rugged Norwegian landscape.
Pastoral Scenes
Olevano
Albert Bierstadt
A luminous 19th-century view of Olevano, Italy, captured with the atmospheric detail and masterful light of Albert Bierstadt.