Art for the Study

An intense and masterful portrait by Théodore Géricault, capturing the psychological depth of its subject with dramatic light and shadow.

A dramatic 19th-century view of the majestic Roman ruins of Baalbek, captured in brilliant golden light by David Roberts.

A striking Romantic-era portrait of a young hunter, defined by dramatic chiaroscuro lighting and masterful detail.

A striking Romantic-era portrait by Francisco Goya, featuring a poised gentleman with a dramatic use of light and shadow.

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

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

A magnificent Regency-era portrait of Pope Pius VII, captured with the luminous color and elegant poise characteristic of Sir Thomas Lawrence.

An atmospheric architectural study of the ruined Sorbonne chapel by Hubert Robert, capturing the interplay of light and historical decay.

A commanding 19th-century portrait of a military captain set against a dramatic alpine landscape.

A majestic 19th-century architectural painting capturing the intricate Gothic detail of Reims Cathedral during a ceremonial procession.

An evocative 19th-century portrait of a young man with a brooding, contemplative expression.

A sweeping Romantic landscape capturing the wild beauty of the North with a castle perched above a churning waterfall.