Moody Landscapes
Defiance: Inviting a Shot before Petersburg
Winslow Homer
A powerful Civil War scene by Winslow Homer depicting a moment of bold defiance under an expansive, atmospheric sky.
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
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.
Moody Landscapes
Where the Clouds Love to Rest
Alfred Jacob Miller
An atmospheric 19th-century landscape capturing the sublime drama of light and shadow in a mountain wilderness.
Moody Landscapes
Mount Starr King, Yosemite
Albert Bierstadt
This breathtaking landscape by Albert Bierstadt captures the awe-inspiring beauty of Yosemite with dramatic light and sweeping mountain vistas.