Figure Studies
Kullervo Sets Off for War
Akseli Gallen-Kallela
A spirited and graphic National Romantic sketch depicting a legendary figure on horseback.
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.
Coastal Classics
Volga Song
Wassily Kandinsky
This early masterpiece by Wassily Kandinsky captures a rhythmic scene of traditional Russian boats on the Volga River, rendered with bold color and intricate detail.
Figure Studies
The Parable of the Good Samaritan
Unknown Artist
An expressive 17th-century depiction of the biblical parable, characterized by dynamic brushwork and atmospheric drama.
Old World Portraits
Portrait of the Dancer Giulia Leonardi
Ferdinand Hodler
A bold and luminous portrait by Ferdinand Hodler, featuring rich texture and a vibrant blue backdrop.
Contains nudity
tempera
The Selling of Joseph
Johann Friedrich Overbeck
A vibrant Nazarene-style depiction of the biblical story of Joseph being sold into slavery.