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Exterior of Saint Peter’s, Rome
Viviano Codazzi
A grand architectural view of Saint Peter's Basilica during a 17th-century Roman procession.
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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Han d'Islande abordant le baron Wœthaün
Guillaume Albert Demarest
A cinematic 19th-century painting depicting a dramatic encounter between two figures in a stone corridor.
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The Invention of the Pendulum Clock by Christiaan Huygens
George Sturm
A detailed 19th-century historical depiction of Christiaan Huygens demonstrating his invention of the pendulum clock.
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Unloading Ordnance Stores, Eggershelt
Louis Keene
A vivid depiction of military logistics in a harsh winter environment, captured with expressive chalk and gouache.
Contains nudity
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La Pêche (Fishing)
Fernand Cormon
This evocative monochromatic study by Fernand Cormon captures the raw energy and communal effort of primitive life in a sophisticated academic style.