Old World Portraits
Shuja al-Daula, Nawab of Awadh
Tilly Kettle
A majestic 18th-century portrait of Shuja al-Daula, showcasing the rich textures of fur and patterned silk.
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.
Old World Portraits
Dr. John Logan Campbell
Mungo Burton
A striking 19th-century portrait of a young archer in traditional Scottish tartan set against a moody, atmospheric landscape.
Old World Portraits
Portrait of Marià Fortuny
Federico de Madrazo y Kuntz
A sophisticated 19th-century portrait capturing the contemplative gaze of artist Marià Fortuny.
Old World Portraits
An Old Man in Military Costume
Rembrandt
This evocative 1630 character study by Rembrandt captures a weathered man in military attire with masterful use of light and shadow.
Dark Academia
Orator in Prison
Hubert Robert
A masterfully atmospheric scene by Hubert Robert depicting a contemplative figure in classical dress amidst ancient prison walls.