Art for the Study

An evocative 1838 watercolor by David Roberts, capturing the monumental scale and intricate stone carvings of ancient Egypt's Hypostyle Hall at Karnak.

A luminous 19th-century architectural study of the Arch of Titus, rendered in warm, earthy tones.

A moody 19th-century interior scene depicting figures within the rustic birthplace of Joan of Arc.

A warm and scholarly portrait of a young man accompanied by a flourishing geranium.

A classical 19th-century allegorical scene in elegant grisaille tones, honoring the Polish hero Tadeusz Kościuszko.

A striking neoclassical portrait of a contemplative figure in classical Greek robes, rendered with dramatic light and shadow.

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.

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

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 elegant 19th-century genre scene depicting an artist and her tutor engaged in a drawing lesson within a refined interior.