Art for the Study

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

A dignified 19th-century portrait of Matija Čop, featuring rich textures of fur and velvet.

An atmospheric 19th-century study of light and shadow within a snow-dusted gothic ruin.

An intimate and masterful profile study of the young Queen Victoria, showcasing the elegant brushwork of Franz Xaver Winterhalter.

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

An iconic 19th-century portrait celebrating the dignity of labor, featuring a blacksmith at his anvil in a warm, atmospheric forge.

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

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

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

An intimate and masterfully lit 19th-century self-portrait capturing a moment of quiet, scholarly contemplation.

This 1829 portrait by John Neagle depicts the American architect William Strickland with a dignified expression and tools of his trade.

An evocative 19th-century portrait capturing a serious subject in striking, high-contrast light.