Figure Studies
Father Rhine Playing the Fiddle of Volker
Moritz von Schwind
A dramatic 19th-century allegorical scene depicting Father Rhine as a crowned, armored figure playing a fiddle upon the river's surface.
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.
Moody Landscapes
The Four Times of Day: Midday
Joseph Vernet
A dramatic 18th-century landscape capturing the turbulent energy of a windy midday storm.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Play of the Nereides
Arnold Böcklin
A dynamic and dramatic portrayal of mythological Nereids playing in the splashing surf.
Contains disturbing content
Equestrian & Animals
Battle of Arab Horsemen Around a Standard
Théodore Chassériau
A dramatic and energy-filled scene of a cavalry skirmish under a vast, hazy sky.