Traditional Still Lifes
The Cage
Berthe Morisot
A charming Impressionist study of a birdcage and floral arrangement rendered with loose, expressive brushwork.
Art for the Nursery
Soft, airy works that keep the room calm, gentle, and light.
Gentle color, lighter forms, and a soothing pace make these works feel calm, tender, and easy to live with.
Old World Portraits
Portrait of Berc Lokšanský
Peter Michal Bohúň
A charming and tender 19th-century portrait of a young child in a whimsical pastoral landscape.
Figure Studies
Study of Girls' Heads (Étude de têtes de jeunes filles)
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
A luminous Impressionist study featuring soft, feathered brushstrokes and a warm, rosy palette.
Old World Portraits
Portrait of Elisabeth Isabella Mniszech
Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun
A tender late 18th-century portrait capturing the soft, luminous charm of childhood by the renowned artist Vigée Le Brun.
Old World Portraits
Piano Practice Interrupted
Willem Bartel van der Kooi
A charming 19th-century genre painting depicting a young girl in a blue dress being playfully interrupted at the piano by two boys.
Figure Studies
Airs and Graces
Laura Theresa Alma-Tadema
A charming Victorian genre scene capturing a moment of youthful performance and domestic grace.