Art for the Study

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.

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

A breathtaking vision of the American West, this landscape captures the sublime scale of rugged peaks and atmospheric storms.

A dramatic 19th-century landscape capturing the sublime beauty of a mountain pool surrounded by vibrant autumnal foliage.

An iconic and dignified portrait of George Washington by the master of American portraiture, Gilbert Stuart.

An evocative early 20th-century portrait of a young girl in a luminous white dress.

An iconic and dignified 1860 portrait of Abraham Lincoln by George Peter Alexander Healy.

A majestic mid-19th-century landscape painting capturing the monumental scale and golden atmosphere of Virginia's iconic natural stone bridge.

Winslow Homer’s iconic Civil War scene captures a poignant moment of confrontation between a Union officer and Confederate prisoners.

A dignified 19th-century oil portrait of John Quincy Adams, rendered with striking realism and deep tonal contrast.

A luminous landscape of the American West featuring majestic rock formations and a tranquil river scene.