Art for the Office

This 19th-century portrait by Ary Scheffer captures the intellectual intensity of John Calvin in a warm, scholarly atmosphere.

An elegant 19th-century portrait of a young naval cadet by Edgar Degas, featuring rich tonal contrasts.

A dignified portrait of the celebrated American landscape painter George Inness in his studio.

An intense and dignified realist portrait of Talcott Williams, captured with Thomas Eakins' characteristic psychological depth.

A richly detailed 1869 interior painting capturing the atmospheric, scholarly elegance of a traditional dining room.

A poignant and expressive portrait study capturing the dignity and weathered character of an elderly man.

A sophisticated Cubist still life with rhythmic forms and a rich, earthy palette of ochre, slate, and deep red.

A rich historical scene capturing a moment of transaction or study within a 16th-century artist's atelier.

A sophisticated 19th-century portrait of a man with a beard and a thoughtful gaze, rendered in warm, earthy tones.

An evocative 19th-century portrait of a bearded painter captured in a moment of creative contemplation.

A contemplative 19th-century portrait of a man absorbed in study, masterfully captured with dramatic light and shadow.

An atmospheric turn-of-the-century self-portrait featuring soft lighting and a muted, earthy color palette.