Old World Portraits
Self-Portrait as a Painter
Vincent van Gogh
An introspective early self-portrait by Vincent van Gogh, capturing the artist at work in his studio.
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.
Traditional Still Lifes
Oyster and Timbale
Augustin Théodule Ribot
This dramatic 19th-century French still life captures the luminous reflection of a silver timbale alongside the organic textures of fresh oysters.
Dark Academia
Portrait of Pompeu Gener
Francesc Inglada
An atmospheric 19th-century portrait of a contemplative man in a study filled with books and rich textiles.
Old World Portraits
Roman Vagrant
Ede Balló
A striking 19th-century portrait capturing the weathered dignity and intense gaze of a lone wanderer.
Old World Portraits
Self Portrait
Rik Wouters
A striking and atmospheric oil self-portrait by Belgian artist Rik Wouters, rendered with expressive brushwork.