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The Abdication of Emperor Charles V
Louis Gallait
A masterpiece of 19th-century history painting depicting the transfer of power in a grand, dramatic court setting.
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The Facade of Reims Cathedral with a Medieval Procession
David Roberts
A majestic 19th-century architectural painting capturing the intricate Gothic detail of Reims Cathedral during a ceremonial procession.
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Mary Stuart Protesting Her Innocence
Francesco Hayez
A dramatic Romanticist depiction of Mary, Queen of Scots, asserting her innocence upon hearing her death sentence.
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The Death of Leonardo da Vinci
Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres
A poignant historical masterpiece by Ingres, capturing the legendary final moments of Leonardo da Vinci in the arms of the French King.
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The Cathedral of Seville
François Bossuet
An atmospheric 19th-century view of a religious procession in Seville, framed by grand Spanish architecture.
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La misa de parida
Francisco Goya
A masterfully atmospheric scene of a church ceremony, defined by Francisco Goya's signature dramatic lighting and emotional depth.
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Head of a Lioness
Théodore Géricault
A powerful and atmospheric profile study of a lioness, showcasing Théodore Géricault's mastery of animal anatomy and dramatic lighting.
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Demolition of the Château of Meudon
Hubert Robert
This evocative scene by Hubert Robert captures the monumental scale and atmospheric beauty of neoclassical architectural ruins.
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Jan Hus at Constance
Karl Friedrich Lessing
A powerful 19th-century history painting depicting the reformer Jan Hus before the Council of Constance.
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Fête de la Fraternité à l'Arc de Triomphe
Jean-Jacques Champin
A dramatic nocturnal celebration at the Arc de Triomphe, masterfully rendered with glowing torchlight and a sense of historical grandeur.
Contains nudity
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Lord Byron on his Death-bed
Joseph Denis Odevaere
A solemn and heroic Neo-classical tribute to the Romantic poet Lord Byron, captured with masterful chiaroscuro lighting.
Contains disturbing content
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Episode of the 29th of July 1830, Morning
Paul Claude-Michel Carpentier
A dramatic 19th-century narrative painting capturing the intensity of the July Revolution in the streets of Paris.
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