oil paint
Struggle for Survival
Christian Krohg
A poignant masterpiece of Norwegian Naturalism by Christian Krohg, capturing the cold reality of 19th-century urban life.
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.
Dark Academia
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.
Old World Portraits
Major J. B. McCudden
William Orpen
A dignified and masterful 1918 portrait of a highly decorated British officer by renowned artist William Orpen.
Equestrian & Animals
Naturalist Bird Study, No. 122
Hércules Florence
A detailed 19th-century watercolor study of a bird of prey, capturing a sharp gaze and powerful talons with scientific precision.
Old World Portraits
Self-Portrait in Military Uniform
Marius Cazeneuve
A striking mid-19th-century self-portrait of Marius Cazeneuve in full military regalia.
Old World Portraits
Portrait of Jean-François Champollion
Léon Cogniet
A dignified 19th-century portrait of the scholar Jean-François Champollion, captured with a warm, atmospheric glow.