
Figure Studies
The Shepherd David
Elizabeth Jane Gardner
A dramatic 19th-century academic painting depicting the biblical hero David as a young shepherd triumphing over a predator.
Statement-making works with contrast and presence for layered arrangements.
Contrast, presence, and variety help these works hold together in a layered arrangement.

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Elizabeth Jane Gardner
A dramatic 19th-century academic painting depicting the biblical hero David as a young shepherd triumphing over a predator.

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Moritz von Schwind
A dramatic 19th-century allegorical scene depicting Father Rhine as a crowned, armored figure playing a fiddle upon the river's surface.

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Francesco Hayez
A sweeping Romantic masterpiece capturing a pivotal moment of historical drama through expressive figures and a luminous landscape.

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Vincenzo Giacomelli
A dramatic 19th-century historical portrait of the Greek hero Diomedes, characterized by bold movement and rich color.

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Christian Köhler
A powerful 19th-century allegorical work depicting the awakening of a nation through classical figures and dramatic light.

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Eugène Devéria
A dramatic 19th-century oil sketch depicting a saint's celestial ascension amidst a gathered crowd.

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Peter Nicolai Arbo
A powerful and dramatic 19th-century depiction of a Norse Valkyrie riding through the heavens.

Contains nudity
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Théodore Chassériau
An exceptionally rendered 19th-century oil study capturing the dynamic movement and powerful anatomy of the famed model Joseph.

Contains nudity
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George Dawe
A powerful 19th-century neoclassical portrayal of mythological grief and drama by George Dawe.

Contains nudity
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Amedeo Modigliani
An iconic 1917 nude by Amedeo Modigliani, featuring his signature elongated forms and a striking contrast between warm skin tones and a vibrant blue cushion.

Contains nudity
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William Etty
A dramatic and classically executed oil study of the male form by the renowned British artist William Etty.

Contains disturbing content
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Horace Vernet
A dramatic and evocative masterpiece of French Romanticism depicting the poignant transition between life and death.
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