Art for the Study

A dramatic chiaroscuro portrait of a contemplative scholar leaning over a large book.

A humorous and iconic Biedermeier masterpiece depicting the charming hardships of a dedicated writer.

A dignified 19th-century portrait of an older man featuring a striking grey beard and an atmospheric, moody palette.

A dramatic and atmospheric study of the philosopher Pythagoras reading by the warm glow of candlelight.

This dramatic 1856 genre scene by Christen Dalsgaard captures a quiet but intense social moment inside a sunlit carpenter's shop.

A dignified and contemplative 1887 portrait of Abraham Lincoln by renowned artist George Peter Alexander Healy.

An elegant 18th-century portrait featuring a noblewoman in refined lace attire holding a small pet dog.

A refined mid-19th-century self-portrait of Ferdinand de Braekeleer in his studio, captured with remarkable detail and professional dignity.

An elegant and introspective formal portrait of a gentleman in a dark, atmospheric interior.

A dignified portrait of a woman from 1600, featuring the stark contrast of a white headpiece and ruff against deep tones.