Art for the Office

A masterful 19th-century portrait by Gustave Courbet, capturing a sense of quiet gravitas through rich textures and moody shadows.

An expressive 19th-century oil study capturing the profile of a young man with bold, visible brushwork.

An elegant 19th-century profile portrait of Baron Haussmann, captured with masterly realism and a moody, scholarly atmosphere.

A dignified 18th-century portrait of the influential philosopher Bishop George Berkeley in scholarly attire.

A dignified Dutch Golden Age portrait capturing the sophisticated presence of Adriaan van Bredehoff.

A stately 18th-century double portrait capturing the dignified presence and rich velvet textures of Britain's early political elite.

A poignant and masterfully lit scene of quiet contemplation and literacy.

A masterful maritime study of 17th-century Dutch shipbuilding by Ludolf Bakhuizen.

An evocative 19th-century portrait capturing the sculptor Jean Carriès amidst his creative surroundings.

A contemplative scene of the artist Caspar David Friedrich in his spare, light-filled studio.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a physician in a rich gold-embroidered coat and deep teal cloak.