Old World Portraits
Italian Goatherd
Kate Sperrey
A characterful 19th-century portrait of an Italian goatherd, capturing a sense of rugged dignity and rustic charm.
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 Glass Blowers
Charles Frederic Ulrich
A masterfully lit scene capturing the quiet intensity and focused craftsmanship of 19th-century glass blowers.
Equestrian & Animals
Walking Lion
Géza Vastagh
A majestic study of a walking lion, rendered in textured pastels by Hungarian animalier Géza Vastagh.
Figure Studies
Saint Diego of Alcalá Before the Cross
Bartolomé Esteban Murillo
A dramatic 17th-century Spanish Baroque masterpiece by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, featuring rich tonal contrasts and deep spiritual narrative.
Moody Landscapes
Fisherman in Quebec, Canada
Winslow Homer
A moody and atmospheric monochrome wash drawing depicting a lone fisherman amidst the rugged wilderness of Quebec.
Old World Portraits
Portrait of Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, Marquise de Sévigné
Basile Lemeunier
An elegant 19th-century portrait of the famed French aristocrat and writer, the Marquise de Sévigné.