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Poor Artist's Cupboard
Charles Bird King
A masterful 19th-century trompe l'oeil still life capturing the humble contents of a scholar's niche.
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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The De Witt Brothers in Captivity
Égide Charles Gustave Wappers
A dramatic and moody Romanticist scene capturing the solemn gravity of the De Witt brothers in a moment of captivity.
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Self-Portrait
Wouter Johannes van Troostwijk
An evocative 19th-century self-portrait of a Dutch painter in his studio, surrounded by the tools of his craft and classical casts.
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Carghill and Touchwood
William Mulready
An evocative 19th-century narrative painting depicting a quiet, contemplative exchange between two distinct characters in a scholarly interior.
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Franz Liszt Fantasizing at the Piano
Josef Danhauser
A masterfully detailed 19th-century group portrait capturing the intense energy of a musical performance during the Romantic era.
Contains nudity
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Allegory of Just Governance
Jean Bernard
A sophisticated 19th-century allegorical painting depicting the ideals of civic leadership through classical imagery.