Old World Portraits
William Sheldon
Asahel Powers
A striking 19th-century folk art portrait of a seated man in a scholarly library setting.
Art for the Study
Dark, intelligent pieces that hold up beside books, wood, and brass.
Scholarly subjects, darker tones, and classic character feel at home among books, wood, and brass.
Old World Portraits
Mrs. William Sheldon
Asahel Powers
A charming 19th-century American folk portrait of a woman in an ornate bonnet, rendered with striking flat colors and intricate lace detail.
Dark Academia
Poor Artist's Cupboard
Charles Bird King
A masterful 19th-century trompe l'oeil still life capturing the humble contents of a scholar's niche.
Traditional Still Lifes
Still Life with Peaches
Raphaelle Peale
An elegant 19th-century still life featuring sun-ripened peaches and delicate porcelain against a dramatic, dark background.