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 masterful 19th-century study of light and architecture in a historic Rothenburg interior.

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

A masterfully detailed studio scene featuring an elegant oil lamp and painterly tools in warm, moody tones.

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 striking architectural view of St. Petersburg by Félix Vallotton, defined by bold shadows and a graphic, modern composition.

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.