oil paint
The Banquet of Cleopatra
Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
A magnificent Rococo depiction of Cleopatra’s legendary banquet, showcasing Tiepolo's mastery of light and dramatic composition.
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.
Curated selection
Imperial Portrait of a Prince
Unknown Artist
This stately Qing-dynasty style portrait captures a prince in elaborate imperial robes against a dramatic dragon backdrop.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
The Emir's Favorite
Jean-Joseph Benjamin-Constant
A luminous 19th-century Orientalist scene depicting two women in rich robes resting before a brilliant coastal vista.
Contains nudity
oil paint
The Snake Charmer
Jean-Léon Gérôme
Jean-Léon Gérôme’s masterpiece captures a dramatic moment of performance against an intricately detailed backdrop of Islamic architecture.