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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.
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Gustaf Wasa in Sven Elfsson’s Home in Isala
Johan Gustaf Sandberg
A dramatic 19th-century historical painting depicting a pivotal moment in Swedish history within a rustic cottage interior.
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Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen
Jean-Jacques-François Le Barbier
A majestic 1789 allegorical painting celebrating the foundational principles of the French Revolution.
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The Meeting of King Gustav III and Pope Pius VI at the Museo Pio-Clementino
Bénigne Gagneraux
This grand Neoclassical painting captures a historic meeting between royalty and the papacy within the sun-drenched, vaulted splendor of a Roman museum.