Art for the Study

An elegant 18th-century interior portrait featuring the Baron de Besenval in a contemplative moment by his fireplace.

An opulent 18th-century still life featuring a colorful array of tropical birds and ripe fruit set against a classical landscape.

A classic 17th-century Dutch portrait depicting a ship owner with authority and refined detail.

This grand Neoclassical painting captures a historic meeting between royalty and the papacy within the sun-drenched, vaulted splendor of a Roman museum.

A dramatic and expressive character study of an elderly woman, rendered with intense light and shadow.

A dramatic and detailed theatrical tableau from John Gay’s celebrated play, captured with William Hogarth’s signature narrative wit.

A majestic architectural view of London's iconic St. Paul's Cathedral by the renowned master of cityscapes, Canaletto.

An 18th-century architectural view capturing the grand stonework and daily life at Windsor's Queen Elizabeth Gate.

An evocative 18th-century group portrait capturing British travelers amidst the iconic classical ruins of Rome.

This elegant Rococo scene captures members of the Commedia dell'arte in a moment of theatrical poise.