Equestrian & Animals
Portraits of Two Extraordinary Oxen
James Ward
A striking 19th-century portrait of two magnificent long-horned oxen set against a moody, architectural backdrop.
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.
Old World Portraits
Mrs. William Sheldon
Asahel Powers
A charming 19th-century American folk portrait of a woman in an ornate bonnet, rendered with striking flat colors and intricate lace detail.
Figure Studies
Man Carrying Firewood
Toni von Stadler
A dignified study of rural labor, this mid-19th-century painting captures a woodcutter in a moment of quiet strength against a twilight landscape.
Old World Portraits
Brother and Sister
Unknown Artist
An endearing mid-19th-century folk-style portrait of siblings posed in a lush landscape.
Contains disturbing content
Figure Studies
The Trapper's Cabin
John Mix Stanley
A dramatic 19th-century scene of trappers in a dimly lit interior, showcasing the rugged life of the American frontier.