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 Luxembourg Gardens, Paris
Albert Edelfelt
This charming 19th-century Parisian scene captures a moment of quiet care amidst a bustling, sun-drenched park.
Figure Studies
The Lantern Maker's Courtship, A Street Scene in Cairo
William Holman Hunt
A vivid Pre-Raphaelite masterpiece depicting a romantic encounter in a bustling 19th-century Cairo street.
Figure Studies
Birdsong
Károly Ferenczy
A striking Impressionist-style portrait of a girl in a vibrant red dress amidst a cool, shadowed birch grove.
Figure Studies
Krishna and Radha
Unknown Artist
A vibrant 19th-century Kalighat painting depicting the divine couple Krishna and Radha in bold, graphic lines.
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Figure Studies
Nana
Édouard Manet
An iconic Impressionist masterpiece by Édouard Manet, capturing a candid and modern moment in 19th-century Parisian life.