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The Vendôme Column After Its Fall
Jules Girardet
A dramatic historical study of the fallen Vendôme Column, rendered with expressive brushwork and a muted, atmospheric palette.
Art for the Office
Grounded, intelligent works that sharpen focus without feeling cold.
Thoughtful subjects and grounded tones bring focus, character, and polish to a work space.
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Design for a Church Facade and Floor Plan
Konrád Švestka
A meticulously detailed 1866 architectural study featuring a Baroque-style church facade and its structural floor plan.
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The Foire Saint-Germain after the Fire of 1762
Pierre-Antoine Demachy
This 1762 oil painting by Pierre-Antoine Demachy captures the atmospheric aftermath of the Great Fire at the Foire Saint-Germain in Paris.
Old World Portraits
Hermann Struck in Uniform
Lovis Corinth
A striking expressionist portrait captured in bold, fluid gouache strokes.
Figure Studies
Portrait of a Man (Ad Omnia)
Georges Méliès
An ingenious trompe-l'œil painting by Georges Méliès, depicting a man seemingly breaking through his own canvas.