Moody Landscapes
Mountain Stream, Otira Gorge
Petrus Van der Velden
A powerful and atmospheric landscape capturing the churning white water of a New Zealand mountain stream.
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
River Landscape with Horsemen
Pieter Cosyn
This evocative 17th-century landscape captures travelers winding along a riverbank under a dramatic, expansive sky.
Pastoral Scenes
River Landscape with Riders
Aelbert Cuyp
This classic Dutch Golden Age landscape by Aelbert Cuyp captures a serene pastoral scene bathed in warm, luminous light.
Old World Portraits
Lady Caroline Howard
Joshua Reynolds
A striking 18th-century portrait of a young girl in elegant attire, set against a moody pastoral backdrop.
Traditional Still Lifes
Apples in a Dish
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
A vibrant Impressionist still life by Pierre-Auguste Renoir featuring a striking blue footed bowl brimming with colorful apples.
Old World Portraits
Portrait of Princess Marie Radziwiłł
Giovanni Boldini
An elegant, fluidly painted portrait of a noblewoman, capturing the glamour of the Belle Époque with masterful brushwork.