Figure Studies
The Little Schoolmistress
Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin
This charming 18th-century genre scene captures a quiet, educational moment between two children with Chardin's signature soft light.
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 Auguste Gabriel Godefroy
Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin
A charming 18th-century portrait of a young boy engrossed in play, rendered in warm, atmospheric tones.
Figure Studies
Birth of the Heir
William Redmore Bigg
An elegant Georgian genre painting depicting the tender arrival of a newborn child in a domestic setting.
Pastoral Scenes
Night
Francis Wheatley
This charming 18th-century genre painting depicts a family settling in for the evening in a warm, rustic interior.
Figure Studies
Soap Bubbles
Charles-Amédée-Philippe van Loo
A charming 18th-century scene of childhood wonder, featuring three children captivated by a shimmering soap bubble.