Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Man
Frans Hals
A striking 17th-century Dutch portrait by Frans Hals, capturing a gentleman in elegant black attire with masterful, fluid brushwork.
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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.
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Waiting for the Stage
Richard Caton Woodville, Sr.
A detailed 19th-century genre painting depicting a group of men in a rustic tavern setting, rich with narrative charm.
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Astronomical Observations: Jupiter
Donato Creti
An atmospheric 18th-century scene depicting the wonder of early celestial discovery under a moonlit sky.
Old World Portraits
Portrait of Charles Lang Freer
James McNeill Whistler
An evocative late-career portrait by James McNeill Whistler, capturing the thoughtful gaze of his patron Charles Lang Freer.
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Der Komiker
Paul Klee
A striking satirical etching by Paul Klee featuring a multi-faceted figure in a theatrical mask.
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An Alchemist at Work
Mattheus van Helmont
A captivating 17th-century scene depicting an alchemist deeply immersed in his studies within a shadowy, atmospheric workshop.
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Sphère métallique utilisée pendant le siège de 1870-71
Hélène Vonoven
A striking and historically significant study of a metallic dispatch sphere from the 1870 Siege of Paris.
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The Potuans are Surprised to see Niels Klim Genuflect in front of the Wise Prince
Nicolai Abildgaard
A theatrical and mysterious scene depicting a moment from Ludvig Holberg’s satirical underworld journey.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Study of a Nude Man
Géza Kukán
A dramatic academic study of the male form, featuring intense chiaroscuro lighting and an expressive, contemplative subject.
Contains nudity
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Bedtime at the Shelter
Jens Birkholm
A striking example of social realism, this work uses dramatic chiaroscuro to capture a quiet, intimate moment among men in a shelter.
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Moody Landscapes
Ashes
Edvard Munch
A powerful Symbolist masterpiece by Edvard Munch, capturing a moment of profound psychological tension within a dark, wooded landscape.
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