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The Arch of Titus in Rome
Constantin Hansen
A luminous 19th-century architectural study of the Arch of Titus, rendered in warm, earthy tones.
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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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The Parthenon
Frederic Edwin Church
A luminous 19th-century masterpiece capturing the majestic ruins of the Parthenon in the golden light of an Athenian sunset.
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St. Mary's Church in Krakow
Stanisław Wyspiański
A sophisticated pastel study of Krakow's iconic St. Mary's Church, captured with a moody, atmospheric palette.
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View of the Interior of the Colosseum
Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg
An evocative architectural study of Rome's iconic Colosseum, captured in the serene, clear light of the Danish Golden Age.
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St. Augustine's Gate, Canterbury
J. M. W. Turner
This early architectural study by J.M.W. Turner captures the weathered stone and intricate gothic details of Canterbury's St. Augustine’s Gate.
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Street Scene among Roman Ruins
Jan Both
A golden-hued Dutch Golden Age landscape depicting daily life amidst the monumental ruins of ancient Rome.