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Hide and Seek
James Tissot
A charming and highly detailed Victorian interior scene capturing children at play in a grand, atmospheric room.
Art for the Study
Dark, intelligent pieces that hold up beside books, wood, and brass.
Scholarly subjects, darker tones, and classic character feel at home among books, wood, and brass.
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How Well We Go Together
Adriaen van de Venne
A whimsical and satirical 17th-century Dutch painting featuring two owls in human clothing ice skating.
Figure Studies
Tavern Scene
Frans van Mieris the Elder
An atmospheric 17th-century Dutch genre painting depicting a spirited moment of leisure in a rustic tavern.
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The Poor Poet
Carl Spitzweg
A humorous and iconic Biedermeier masterpiece depicting the charming hardships of a dedicated writer.
Contains disturbing content
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College of Animals
Cornelis Saftleven
This 17th-century Dutch satire features a whimsical gathering of animals engaged in scholarly pursuits within a moody, atmospheric setting.