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Hričov Castle
József Könyöki
A romantic 19th-century watercolor of ruined castle towers rising above a dense, wooded landscape.
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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St. Augustine's Gate, Canterbury
J. M. W. Turner
This early architectural study by J.M.W. Turner captures the weathered stone and intricate gothic details of Canterbury's St. Augustine’s Gate.
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Three Clerical Scholars
Thomas Rowlandson
A witty late-18th-century watercolor study of three academic figures in full regalia.
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Self-Portrait with Mirror
Léon Spilliaert
An evocative Symbolist self-portrait exploring identity and introspection through deep shadows and high contrast.
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Blackboard
Winslow Homer
A contemplative scene of a young teacher in a checked apron before a blackboard of geometric sketches.
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One of Our Guns, Agny
Alfred Bastien
A meticulously detailed WWI watercolor study of a camouflaged artillery position in Agny, France.