Art for the Study

This masterly 18th-century French still life captures the simple elegance of a rustic meal with dramatic light and shadow.

A soulful 19th-century portrait of the artist's sister, characterized by a detailed patterned backdrop and warm, earthen tones.

A sophisticated Baroque still life capturing the elegant forms and warm textures of stringed instruments.

This evocative 19th-century head study captures the soulful expression of a young boy through rich, painterly textures.

A distinguished 18th-century portrait of a gentleman featuring exquisite detail in the gold-embroidered coat and lace cravat.

A masterly Romantic study of a bay horse in a stable by Théodore Géricault.

This 19th-century portrait by Ary Scheffer captures the intellectual intensity of John Calvin in a warm, scholarly atmosphere.

A majestic architectural vista of Rome seen through a colossal stone archway bathed in golden evening light.

A soulful and warm-toned portrait of a young girl by James McNeill Whistler.

This 17th-century portrait captures a young boy in an ornate feathered beret with soulful, contemplative eyes.

A dignified Regency-era double portrait capturing a quiet, scholarly moment between a grandfather and grandson.

A masterfully detailed studio scene featuring an elegant oil lamp and painterly tools in warm, moody tones.