watercolor paper
The Parthenon from the Northwest
Giovanni Battista Lusieri
A masterful 19th-century architectural watercolor capturing the sun-drenched ruins of the Parthenon in precise detail.
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
Portrait of the Young Queen Victoria
Franz Xaver Winterhalter
An intimate and masterful profile study of the young Queen Victoria, showcasing the elegant brushwork of Franz Xaver Winterhalter.
Dark Academia
The Ruins of the Aqueduct Aniene Nuovo near Tivoli
Anders Christian Lunde
A luminous 19th-century landscape featuring the weathered stone arches of an ancient Roman aqueduct reflecting in a still pool.
Coastal Classics
Westminster Bridge and Abbey
William Daniell
A luminous, warm-toned view of 19th-century London, featuring sailing vessels on the Thames against the backdrop of Westminster.
Old World Portraits
Cho Jae-ho
Unknown Artist
A refined 19th-century portrait of a Joseon dynasty official, showcasing masterful brushwork and traditional Korean attire.
Dark Academia
Demolition of the Church of the Bernardine Sisters in Warsaw
Marcin Zaleski
An evocative 19th-century architectural study by Marcin Zaleski, capturing a moment of transformation in historic Warsaw.