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The Ruins of the Aqueduct Aniene Nuovo near Tivoli
Anders Christian Lunde
A luminous 19th-century landscape featuring the weathered stone arches of an ancient Roman aqueduct reflecting in a still pool.
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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Scholar with Staff and Brush
Chen Hongshou
A contemplative Ming dynasty scene depicting a scholar in nature, rendered with refined ink and wash technique.
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Demolition of the Church of the Bernardine Sisters in Warsaw
Marcin Zaleski
An evocative 19th-century architectural study by Marcin Zaleski, capturing a moment of transformation in historic Warsaw.
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Trompe l'oeil
Carl Hofverberg
An intricate 18th-century trompe l'oeil masterwork featuring pistols and letters pinned to a rustic wooden board.
Contains disturbing content
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Trompe l'oeil: Two Bats Nailed to a Timber Wall
Gabriel Orm
An intriguing and meticulously detailed 18th-century trompe l'oeil study of bats and writing implements against a textured wood grain background.