Dark Academia
Prisoners from the Front
Winslow Homer
Winslow Homer’s iconic Civil War scene captures a poignant moment of confrontation between a Union officer and Confederate prisoners.
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.
Moody Landscapes
River Landscape in a Storm
Allaert van Everdingen
A dramatic 17th-century Dutch landscape featuring a resilient, gnarled tree beneath a heavy, atmospheric storm.
Old World Portraits
Self-Portrait with Hat and Coat
Lovis Corinth
A striking early 20th-century self-portrait featuring bold, expressive brushwork and a commanding presence.
Old World Portraits
Portrait of Vittorio Alfieri
François-Xavier Fabre
An elegant and dignified 19th-century portrait engraving of the Italian dramatist Vittorio Alfieri.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Hercules at Rest
Luca Giordano
A powerful and moody Baroque study of Hercules in a moment of repose, draped in the Nemean lion's skin.
Contains disturbing content
Moody Landscapes
Battle of Ekeren
Constantijn Francken
An intricate and expansive panoramic depiction of the Battle of Ekeren, capturing the grand scale of 18th-century military strategy.