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The Lord is My Shepherd
Eastman Johnson
A poignant and masterfully lit scene of quiet contemplation and literacy.
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Caspar David Friedrich in his Studio
Georg Friedrich Kersting
A contemplative scene of the artist Caspar David Friedrich in his spare, light-filled studio.
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The Waltz (Boerendans)
Frans Huysmans
A dynamic and atmospheric modernist scene of figures dancing in a dimly lit tavern, captured with expressive brushwork.
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Benedetto Varchi Reading to Cosimo I de' Medici
Giuseppe Ciaranfi
An evocative historical scene capturing a moment of scholarly exchange in a Renaissance-style interior.
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Soldier Lighting a Candle
Matthias Stom
A dramatic chiaroscuro study of a soldier illuminated by the warm, flickering glow of a candle.
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Ruins of the Forum, Rome
Bernardo Bellotto
A masterful Italian cityscape capturing the weathered grandeur of Rome’s ancient ruins bathed in soft, natural light.
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Cour d'une maison de roulage, rue Saint-Denis
Étienne Bouhot
A striking composition of light and shadow, capturing a quiet moment in a historical Parisian courtyard.
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Unloading Ordnance Stores, Eggershelt
Louis Keene
A vivid depiction of military logistics in a harsh winter environment, captured with expressive chalk and gouache.
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Trompe-l'œil. A Cabinet in the Artist's Studio
Cornelis Norbertus Gijsbrechts
An intricate Dutch Golden Age trompe-l'œil masterpiece depicting a cluttered artist's studio with remarkable realism.
Contains disturbing content
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After the Duel
Antonio Mancini
A dramatic and moody 19th-century narrative painting depicting a young boy in the aftermath of a duel.
Contains disturbing content
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Scènes de Notre-Dame de Paris
Antoine Rivoulon
A dramatic and moody oil painting featuring four narrative vignettes inspired by Victor Hugo's Notre-Dame de Paris.
Contains nudity
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The Gross Clinic
Thomas Eakins
A dramatic and masterful display of 19th-century realism depicting a surgical clinic in progress.
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