Old World Portraits
Portrait of Adam Chmiel
Stanisław Wyspiański
An expressive 1904 pastel portrait by Stanisław Wyspiański, featuring a striking palette of deep blue and sun-lit yellow.
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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Turkish Army near Jerusalem
Marius Bauer
An atmospheric 1904 drawing by Marius Bauer depicting Turkish forces positioned outside the historic walls of Jerusalem.
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King Dushyanta Attending the Sacrificial Rites
Unknown Artist
An intricate 19th-century Indian miniature painting depicting a royal sacrificial ritual within a lush, stylized forest.
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Assembling Liberty Planes at Romorantin
J. Andre Smith
A compelling World War I industrial scene depicting the focused activity of soldiers assembling aircraft in a hangar.
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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.