Art for the Study

A contemplative 19th-century portrait of a medieval scholar set against a luminous gold background.

A poignant and expressive portrait study capturing the dignity and weathered character of an elderly man.

An atmospheric study of light and industry, depicting a weaver at his craft.

A masterpiece of Post-Impressionist character and concentration by Paul Cézanne.

A sophisticated 19th-century portrait of a painter, captured with dignified presence and masterful technical detail.

An intimate and characterful oil portrait of the Norwegian playwright Gunnar Heiberg by Oda Krohg.

A dignified portrait of the celebrated American landscape painter George Inness in his studio.

A poignant and atmospheric 19th-century genre painting depicting the quiet discipline of a village schoolroom.

A masterfully executed architectural study of a historic monument, characterized by its moody, scholarly atmosphere.

A grand 19th-century historical painting depicting a communal gathering of women in an atmospheric, mural-filled ancient hall.

This 1860 oil painting by Auguste Mathieu captures the grand and atmospheric armor collection of the Museum of Artillery in Paris.

An elegant and moody double portrait capturing a refined, contemplative moment in a sophisticated turn-of-the-century style.