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Jean Jaurès at the Tribune of the Chamber of Deputies
Jean Veber
A spirited scene of political drama capturing a famous speech in the French Chamber of Deputies.
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Art Versus Law
David Gilmour Blythe
This 19th-century genre painting captures a struggling artist facing eviction from his attic studio.
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Saint Augustine and Saint Monica
Gioacchino Assereto
A powerful Baroque study of faith and contemplation, featuring dramatic lighting and expressive characterization.
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Ruins of the Temple of Bacchus, Baalbek
David Roberts
A dramatic 19th-century view of the majestic Roman ruins of Baalbek, captured in brilliant golden light by David Roberts.
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Church of the Sorbonne in Ruins
Hubert Robert
An atmospheric architectural study of the ruined Sorbonne chapel by Hubert Robert, capturing the interplay of light and historical decay.
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Illustration for Njal’s Saga
August Malmström
An atmospheric 19th-century illustration depicting a dramatic narrative scene from the Icelandic Njal’s Saga.
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A Philosopher Lecturing on the Orrery
Joseph Wright of Derby
A dramatic Enlightenment masterpiece capturing the wonder of scientific discovery through intense light and shadow.
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Demolition of the Church of the Feuillants
Hubert Robert
This architectural study captures the dramatic transformation of a Parisian landmark through the masterly brush of Hubert Robert.
Contains disturbing content
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Garde National Blessé (Épisode de la Révolution de 1848)
Alcide-Joseph Lorentz
A poignant and masterful 19th-century oil painting depicting a somber moment from the French Revolution of 1848.
Contains nudity
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A Sculptor in his Studio Working from the Life
Wilhelm Bendz
A captivating glimpse into a 19th-century artist’s studio, featuring a sculptor working from a live model amidst classical casts.
Contains disturbing content
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Democritus with a Skull
Unknown Artist
A profound 17th-century meditation on mortality, capturing the Greek philosopher Democritus in dramatic light and shadow.
Contains disturbing content
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Princess Tarakanova
Konstantin Flavitsky
A dramatic 19th-century academic painting depicting the tragic imprisonment of Princess Tarakanova in the Peter and Paul Fortress.
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