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.
Traditional Still Lifes
Mound of Butter
Antoine Vollon
A celebrated 19th-century still life capturing the tactile beauty of fresh butter with bold, luscious brushwork.
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.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Nature or Abundance
Léon Frédéric
An intricate Symbolist masterpiece celebrating the richness of the natural world through a lush, allegorical composition.