Figure Studies
Krishna Quells the Serpent Kaliya
Unknown Artist
A bold and rhythmic 19th-century Kalighat painting depicting the Hindu deity Krishna subduing the serpent demon Kaliya.
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.
Figure Studies
The Knight and the Maid
Richard Bergh
This expressive sketch by Richard Bergh captures a romantic moment between a knight and a maid under a vibrant, impressionistic sun.
Figure Studies
L'Exorcisme
André Brouillet
A masterfully detailed 19th-century Orientalist scene depicting a musical ritual within an intricately tiled interior.
Figure Studies
Krishna and Radha
Unknown Artist
A vibrant 19th-century Kalighat painting depicting the divine couple Krishna and Radha in bold, graphic lines.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Self-Portrait as Half-Nude in Black Jacket (Selbstbildnis als Halbakt in schwarzer Jacke)
Egon Schiele
A striking 1911 self-portrait by Egon Schiele, capturing raw emotion through intense line work and a dramatic contrast between skin and dark attire.