Art for the Study

This dramatic 19th-century oil painting depicts the educational awakening of the young Michel de Montaigne through music.

A refined 19th-century portrait of a sculptor in his studio, featuring a striking red cap and a contemplative atmosphere.

A striking 19th-century folk art portrait of a seated man in a scholarly library setting.

An elegant 19th-century genre scene depicting an artist and her tutor engaged in a drawing lesson within a refined interior.

A striking 19th-century portrait of two magnificent long-horned oxen set against a moody, architectural backdrop.

This evocative 19th-century nocturne captures the tranquil beauty of a Dutch town bathed in the soft glow of moonlight.

An elegant 19th-century portrait of the artist Sir David Wilkie, capturing a moment of thoughtful repose in a rich, atmospheric interior.

A charming 19th-century American folk portrait of a woman in an ornate bonnet, rendered with striking flat colors and intricate lace detail.

This evocative 1820 oil painting by Thomas Stothard captures an intimate candlelit dinner set against a moody, shadowed background.

A striking 19th-century portrait of Helena Fourment, rendered with the rich textures and dramatic light of the Flemish Baroque style.

A striking Romantic-era portrait of a young man, defined by its dramatic contrast and soulful gaze.

A majestic 19th-century oil study of the awe-inspiring Great Temple at Abu Simbel.