oil paint
The Spanish Wedding
Mariano Fortuny Marsal
A masterpiece of Spanish narrative painting, this highly detailed scene captures the elegance and drama of an 18th-century wedding ceremony.
Art for the Library
Heritage-rich, bookish works with depth, formality, and quiet authority.
Rich tones and heritage subjects add depth and quiet authority to a room made for reading.
Old World Portraits
Emperor Charles V as a Child
Jan van Beers
An exquisite 19th-century portrait of a young Emperor Charles V seated with his loyal greyhound.
Old World Portraits
Moroccan Sephardic Couple
Auguste Raynaud
An elegant Orientalist portrait of a Moroccan couple amidst the stunning architectural detail of a Moorish palace.
Architectural Interiors
The Living Room of the Danish Minister in Dresden
Johann Siegwald Dahl
A detailed Biedermeier-era interior scene capturing a quiet moment of domestic life in Dresden.
Figure Studies
Caprice in Purple and Gold: The Golden Screen
James McNeill Whistler
An elegant woman in a vibrant kimono sits amidst a collection of Japanese prints in this masterful study of color and pattern.
Old World Portraits
The Painter Jan van Eyck
Albrecht De Vriendt
An evocative 19th-century portrait of the master Jan van Eyck, striking in its bold use of red and gold.