Moody Landscapes
The Burning of the Houses of Lords and Commons
J. M. W. Turner
A masterpiece of light and drama, J.M.W. Turner captures the intense glow of the 1834 fire at the Houses of Parliament.
Art for the Gallery Wall
Statement-making works with contrast and presence for layered arrangements.
Contrast, presence, and variety help these works hold together in a layered arrangement.
Old World Portraits
Charles Lenox Cumming-Bruce in Turkish Dress
Andrew Geddes
A striking 19th-century portrait of a man in traditional Turkish dress set against a backdrop of ancient ruins.
Architectural Interiors
Interior of Roskilde Cathedral
Ditlev Martens
This detailed 19th-century painting captures the soaring Gothic arches and solemn atmosphere of Roskilde Cathedral during a royal ceremony.
Contains nudity
Old World Portraits
Portrait of Madeleine
Marie-Guillemine Benoist
An elegant and historic Neoclassical portrait of a woman named Madeleine, painted by Marie-Guillemine Benoist in 1800.
Contains nudity
oil paint
The Last Race: Mandan O-kee-pa Ceremony
George Catlin
A dramatic 19th-century scene by George Catlin capturing the dynamic energy of a Mandan ceremonial race.