Figure Studies
The New Song
Jan Josef Horemans the Younger
A lively and detailed 18th-century genre scene depicting a musical gathering in a domestic interior.
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.
oil paint
Purim (Feast of Esther)
Moritz Daniel Oppenheim
An elegant grisaille painting capturing a joyous 19th-century domestic celebration of the Feast of Esther.
Figure Studies
Cardinals' Friendly Chat
Jehan Georges Vibert
An exquisite 19th-century genre painting depicting a warm moment of leisure between two high-ranking clergymen in a lavishly decorated interior.
Old World Portraits
Portrait of the Actor Lhéritier in 'La Cagnotte'
Georges Cain
A spirited 19th-century character portrait featuring an actor in theatrical costume with charming floral details.