Figure Studies
Painter and Model
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
A vibrant and energetic German Expressionist masterpiece by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, featuring bold stripes and a saturated palette.
Dramatic Bold
High-presence works with contrast, confidence, and stronger visual punch.
Stronger contrast, deeper color, and confident composition give these works their statement-making energy.
Old World Portraits
Portrait of Léonie Dufresne
Carolus-Duran
A striking late 19th-century portrait featuring bold color contrast and elegant Parisian style.
Equestrian & Animals
In the Starter's Hands
John Michael Skipper
This 1850 oil painting captures the tension and energy of jockeys and horses at the starting line of a race.
Figure Studies
The Industries of the 12th Arrondissement: Instruction and Assistance
Eugène Romain Thirion
A grand 19th-century allegorical study by Eugène Romain Thirion, capturing the energy of civic industry and instruction through masterly brushwork.