Figure Studies
A Child Showing Pictures from a Book
Jeanne-Élisabeth Chaudet
A tender Neoclassical scene of childhood curiosity, featuring a young child pointing at an illustration in a book.
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.
Figure Studies
Poem of the Soul: The Angel and the Mother
Louis Janmot
A luminous and serene composition depicting a moment of spiritual protection and maternal tenderness.
Pastoral Scenes
Over the Plank Bridge
André Plumot
A charming 19th-century pastoral scene depicting children and goats crossing a rustic bridge.
Equestrian & Animals
Two Friends
Henriëtte Ronner-Knip
A heartwarming Victorian-era portrait of a fluffy white cat and a small, soulful dog sitting in quiet companionship.
Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Two-Year-Old Girl
Jan Cornelisz. van Loenen
A charming 17th-century Dutch portrait of a young girl holding cherries, rendered with luminous detail.