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.
Old World Portraits
Emperor Napoleon I
Jacques-Louis David
An iconic and regal portrait of Emperor Napoleon I in his coronation regalia, captured with masterful precision by Jacques-Louis David.
Equestrian & Animals
Portraits of Two Extraordinary Oxen
James Ward
A striking 19th-century portrait of two magnificent long-horned oxen set against a moody, architectural backdrop.
Contains disturbing content
Figure Studies
Destruction of the Beast and the False Prophet
Benjamin West
This intense and grand neoclassical work captures a celestial battle with powerful contrasts and dynamic movement.
Contains disturbing content
oil paint
Défense héroïque du capitaine Lelièvre à Mazagran
Jean-Adolphe Beaucé
A dramatic and masterful historical painting capturing the intensity of a 19th-century military siege.