Figure Studies
Monkey Trick
David Teniers the Younger
A whimsical 17th-century 'Singerie' painting depicting a monkey in a feathered cap smoking a pipe with an owl companion.
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.
Figure Studies
The Monkey Painter (Le Singe peintre)
Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin
A whimsical 18th-century scene featuring a monkey in fine attire focused on his artistic craft.
Figure Studies
The Wine Tasting
Johann Peter Hasenclever
A humorous and warm 19th-century genre painting capturing a lively wine tasting session in a dimly lit cellar.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Allegory of the Silversmith's Trade
Matthias de Visch
A playful and detailed 18th-century allegory depicting cherubs mastering the art of silversmithing.