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Ruins in Nîmes, Orange, and Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
Hubert Robert
A masterful architectural landscape by Hubert Robert featuring the majestic ruins of ancient Rome set against an atmospheric sky.
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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The Farandole amidst Egyptian Monuments
Hubert Robert
A whimsical architectural fantasy by Hubert Robert, pairing the lively energy of a French folk dance with the timeless grandeur of Egyptian ruins.
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The Vendôme Column After Its Fall
Jules Girardet
A dramatic historical study of the fallen Vendôme Column, rendered with expressive brushwork and a muted, atmospheric palette.
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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.
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Dégagement de la Cathédrale Saint-André
Léo Drouyn
A dramatic 19th-century view of Saint-André Cathedral in Bordeaux, capturing the atmospheric clearing of its historic urban surroundings.
Contains nudity
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La Métallurgie
Jules Didier
A powerful 19th-century study of industrial labor featuring blacksmiths at work in a forge.