Art for the Study

A striking 19th-century portrait of a medieval architect rendered in rich tones against a shimmering gold ground.

A richly detailed 19th-century artist's studio scene featuring a woman in white against a moody, atmospheric interior.

A contemplative 19th-century portrait of a medieval scholar set against a luminous gold background.

A poignant and expressive portrait study capturing the dignity and weathered character of an elderly man.

An elegant 18th-century portrait featuring masterfully rendered silk textures and a refined composition.

A sophisticated 19th-century portrait of a painter, captured with dignified presence and masterful technical detail.

This 1835 group portrait by Benjamin Heinrich Orth captures three friends in formal attire, featuring a guitar and a musical glee.

An intimate and characterful oil portrait of the Norwegian playwright Gunnar Heiberg by Oda Krohg.

A dignified portrait of the celebrated American landscape painter George Inness in his studio.

A masterful architectural study by C.W. Eckersberg, capturing a panoramic view of Rome through the historic arches of the Colosseum.

A commanding Baroque portrait of the young Spanish monarch, rendered with masterly detail by Hyacinthe Rigaud.