Old World Portraits
Sharitarish (Wicked Chief), Pawnee
Charles Bird King
A striking and colorful 19th-century portrait of a Pawnee leader, characterized by vibrant pigments and a commanding presence.
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
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.
Curated selection
Piano Mover's Holiday
Charles Demuth
A striking Precisionist landscape featuring bold industrial forms and dynamic geometric lines.
oil paint
Indian Women Moving
Charles Marion Russell
A spirited 1898 oil painting by Charles M. Russell depicting a Native American group journeying across the expansive Western plains.
oil paint
The Architect's Dream
Thomas Cole
A visionary and grand landscape celebrating the history of architectural achievement.