Pastoral Scenes
Study of Pack Saddles
Anders Askevold
This 1883 oil study by Anders Askevold captures the weathered textures and functional beauty of traditional Norwegian pack saddles.
Art for the Kitchen
Warm, lively works that bring ease and character to everyday routines.
Warmer color, lighter spirit, and familiar natural subjects keep the room feeling welcoming and lived-in.
Traditional Still Lifes
Still Life with Fruit and a Goldfinch
Martinus Nellius
A lush 18th-century still life featuring a vibrant goldfinch and an abundance of fruit set against a dramatic dark backdrop.
Figure Studies
Old Lene Plucking a Goose
Anna Ancher
A soulful and warmly lit interior scene capturing a moment of quiet domestic labor with masterful Impressionistic brushwork.
Traditional Still Lifes
Cooking Pots and Ladle with a White Cloth
Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin
An intimate 18th-century still life by Jean-Siméon Chardin capturing the humble beauty of everyday kitchen objects.
Figure Studies
A French Interior
Adolf von Becker
A charming 19th-century genre scene depicting children and a white cat in a cozy, rustic French home.
Contains disturbing content
Figure Studies
The Cook
Bernardo Strozzi
A vibrant Baroque genre scene capturing a moment of domestic preparation with rich textures and dramatic lighting.