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Prisoners from the Front
Winslow Homer
Winslow Homer’s iconic Civil War scene captures a poignant moment of confrontation between a Union officer and Confederate prisoners.
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.
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Apostle Paul Preaching on the Ruins
Giovanni Paolo Panini
A dramatic architectural capriccio by Giovanni Paolo Panini depicting a biblical sermon set amidst the crumbling grandeur of Roman ruins.
Contains disturbing content
Figure Studies
The Duel After the Masquerade
Jean-Léon Gérôme
A masterful Academic painting depicting the tragic and dramatic aftermath of a duel in a wintry forest.
Contains disturbing content
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The Siege of Castle Vredenburg in Utrecht, 1577
Joost Cornelisz Droochsloot
A dynamic 17th-century historical scene capturing the intensity of the siege of Castle Vredenburg.