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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.
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.
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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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Honoré Champion and His Sons
Eugène Pascau
An intimate and scholarly portrait of French publisher Honoré Champion surrounded by his sons in their study.
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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.