Old World Portraits
Vasco da Gama
António Manuel da Fonseca
A striking 19th-century portrait of the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama, rendered in rich tones of crimson and gold.
Old World Portraits
Portrait de Charles X (en costume de sacre)
Unknown Artist
A magnificent, full-length royal portrait of Charles X in his grand coronation regalia.
Moody Landscapes
The Grotto of Posillipo at Naples
Antonie Sminck Pitloo
A dramatic 19th-century view of the ancient Posillipo tunnel in Naples, capturing the striking contrast between deep shadows and Mediterranean sunlight.
Old World Portraits
Portrait of Madame Tallien
Jean-Bernard Duvivier
An elegant 1806 neoclassical portrait capturing the sophisticated grace of Madame Tallien in a luminous white gown.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Male Nude with Arms Up-Stretched
William Etty
A dramatic and classically executed oil study of the male form by the renowned British artist William Etty.
Contains nudity
Old World Portraits
Máh-to-tóh-pa, Four Bears, Second Chief in Mourning
George Catlin
A powerful 19th-century portrait of Mandan chief Four Bears, characterized by bold ritual paint and a dignified, solemn presence.
Contains disturbing content
Coastal Classics
Captain William Rogers Capturing the Jeune Richard
Samuel Drummond
An intense and atmospheric 19th-century depiction of a dramatic naval boarding action.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Diana at the Bath
James Ward
A luminous and dramatic mythological scene depicting the goddess Diana reclining amidst her nymphs in a lush, classical setting.
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