Art for the Office

A striking painterly study of two contemplative men by Danish artist Michael Ancher.

A tranquil and moody nineteenth-century landscape depicting a lone deer at a mountain stream.

A rich 17th-century scene depicting the scholarly pursuit of classical beauty among the sun-drenched ruins of Rome.

An expressive 19th-century character portrait of a man in his workshop, capturing a moment of creative whim.

A striking study in light and shadow, this 1917 self-portrait by Julius Paulsen captures a contemplative moment with bold, textured brushwork.

An evocative oil study of a quiet, shared moment between two companions, captured with expressive brushwork and warm, moody tones.

An evocative oil painting capturing a quiet moment of preparation in a rustic setting.

An intimate and characterful Dutch Golden Age portrait of an elderly man absorbed in reading.

A lively 17th-century genre scene depicting travelers engaged in a game of cards outside a rural dwelling.

A masterfully rendered architectural study of the historic Antwerp Town Hall courtyard in warm, tonal hues.

An intriguing mid-19th-century genre painting depicting the juxtaposition of rough military life within a lavishly decorated royal chamber.

A charming 18th-century singerie painting depicting a monkey as a focused scholar and antiquarian.