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His Portrait
Evert-Jan Boks
An evocative late 19th-century narrative painting depicting a poignant moment of reflection in an artist's studio.
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.
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A Funeral
Frants Henningsen
A poignant and atmospheric scene capturing a mourning family in a snowy urban landscape.
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The Schoolroom
Willem Linnig the Elder
A poignant and atmospheric 19th-century genre painting depicting the quiet discipline of a village schoolroom.
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A Funeral
Anna Ancher
A poignant and masterfully lit interior scene by Skagen artist Anna Ancher, depicting a community gathered in solemn mourning.
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Democritus and Heraclitus
Giuseppe Maria Crespi
A dramatic chiaroscuro masterpiece depicting the contrasting temperaments of the Greek philosophers Democritus and Heraclitus.
Contains nudity
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Bedtime at the Shelter
Jens Birkholm
A striking example of social realism, this work uses dramatic chiaroscuro to capture a quiet, intimate moment among men in a shelter.