Old World Portraits
Sequoyah
Henry Inman
A striking 19th-century portrait of Sequoyah, the creator of the Cherokee syllabary, depicted with dignified presence and vibrant color.
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.
Old World Portraits
The Sultan of Morocco Leaving His Palace
Eugène Delacroix
A majestic Romantic masterpiece by Eugène Delacroix depicting the Sultan of Morocco in a grand royal procession.
oil paint
The Miracle of the Little Spring
Rafael Ximeno y Planes
A dramatic 19th-century Spanish-Mexican masterpiece depicting the miraculous appearance of the Virgin of Guadalupe.
oil paint
Caravanserai at Mylasa in Asia Minor
Richard Dadd
A detailed mid-19th-century Orientalist painting capturing a bustling courtyard scene in Asia Minor.
Dark Academia
The Triumph of Religion in the Arts
Johann Friedrich Overbeck
A monumental Nazarene masterpiece celebrating the divine inspiration of the arts through an intricate assembly of historical and holy figures.
Curated selection
La Pompe Marchande du Cours-la-Reine
Jean-Baptiste Bizard
A lively and charming 1802 scene of daily life and commerce at the Cours-la-Reine in Paris.