Coastal Classics
View from Vækerø near Christiania
Johan Christian Dahl
A breathtaking Romantic landscape depicting a moonlit harbor scene with a majestic sailing ship and quiet onlookers.
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
Count Demetrius de Palatiano in Suliot Costume
Unknown Artist
A striking Romantic portrait depicting an aristocrat in traditional Suliot costume, characterized by rich textures and dramatic lighting.
Pastoral Scenes
Arcadian Landscape at Sunset
Daniël Dupré
An atmospheric Arcadian scene captured in the golden glow of a setting sun, featuring classical architecture and a rushing waterfall.
Old World Portraits
Ira Aldridge as Othello
Henry Perronet Briggs
A powerful and dramatic 19th-century portrait of the celebrated African American actor Ira Aldridge in his most famous role.
Moody Landscapes
The Fountain of Vaucluse
Thomas Cole
A breathtaking romantic landscape capturing the rugged, atmospheric beauty of Vaucluse with its dramatic cliffs and ancient hilltop castle.
Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Young Man as a Hunter
Anne-Louis Girodet
A striking Romantic-era portrait of a young hunter, defined by dramatic chiaroscuro lighting and masterful detail.