Art for the Study

A striking 1884 portrait of the celebrated French composer Claude Debussy by Marcel Baschet.

A striking 19th-century portrait of an Andean dweller holding a ceremonial ceramic vessel.

A soul-stirring 19th-century portrait study of a Roman man, rendered with masterful psychological depth.

A masterful study of light and texture, this 1906 still life by William Merritt Chase captures the glint of scales and ceramic against a rich, dark background.

A striking and atmospheric profile portrait of an artist at work, captured with expressive brushwork and luminous backlighting.

Two artists capture the vibrant, sun-drenched landscape of the countryside in this masterful Impressionist-style scene.

A richly detailed 19th-century genre painting capturing a lively banquet in a dramatic, atmospheric interior.

A striking late 19th-century still life featuring a vivid blue vase and textured mushrooms set against a dramatic, dark background.

A dignified mid-19th-century portrait featuring a sophisticated palette of deep blacks and warm skin tones.

An intimate and masterful portrait of Pontus Fürstenberg, captured with Anders Zorn’s signature bold, impressionistic brushwork.

A sophisticated Neo-Impressionist scene capturing an intimate literary gathering in a turn-of-the-century study.