Curated selection
Mascarade sur le Pont-Neuf
Guillaume Frédéric Ronmy
A vibrant 19th-century Parisian scene capturing the lively energy of a public festival on the iconic Pont-Neuf bridge.
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 Sicilian Vespers
Francesco Hayez
A sweeping Romantic masterpiece capturing a pivotal moment of historical drama through expressive figures and a luminous landscape.
Coastal Classics
Strachan's Action after Trafalgar
Francis Sartorius
A stirring maritime scene of powerful ships of the line under full sail upon a dramatic, surging sea.
Moody Landscapes
Scene from “The Last of the Mohicans”
Thomas Cole
A dramatic mountain vista capturing a pivotal moment from literary history amidst the rugged beauty of the American wilderness.
oil paint
The Architect's Dream
Thomas Cole
A visionary and grand landscape celebrating the history of architectural achievement.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Etude d'après le modèle Joseph
Théodore Chassériau
An exceptionally rendered 19th-century oil study capturing the dynamic movement and powerful anatomy of the famed model Joseph.