Art for the Study

A charming 19th-century genre painting of a kitchen hand carrying a basket of red mullets.

A striking self-portrait by Vincent van Gogh, captured with his signature rhythmic brushstrokes and a deep, atmospheric palette.

An evocative late-career portrait by James McNeill Whistler, capturing the thoughtful gaze of his patron Charles Lang Freer.

An evocative portrait from Vincent van Gogh's early period, capturing a moment of quiet gravity in rich, dark tones.

An intimate and beautifully lit 19th-century portrait of a woman engaged in needlework.

A thoughtful 19th-century portrait of a man in a pensive pose, characterized by rich textures and a sophisticated, moody palette.

A sophisticated profile study capturing the dignified presence of the Portuguese Ambassador in 1918.

A peaceful and contemplative portrait of an elderly man engrossed in his book, rendered in rich, impressionistic colors.

An elegant 19th-century portrait of a scholarly gentleman seated in his study.

A striking mid-19th-century portrait capturing the weathered dignity and intense gaze of a Norwegian farmer.

A dignified 19th-century painting depicting the famed cartographers Mercator and Ortelius engaged in intellectual study.