Figure Studies
Krishna Quells the Serpent Kaliya
Unknown Artist
A bold and rhythmic 19th-century Kalighat painting depicting the Hindu deity Krishna subduing the serpent demon Kaliya.
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 Lantern Maker's Courtship, A Street Scene in Cairo
William Holman Hunt
A vivid Pre-Raphaelite masterpiece depicting a romantic encounter in a bustling 19th-century Cairo street.
Equestrian & Animals
Madame La Comtesse de Saint Géran
Pierre Mignard I
An elegant 17th-century equestrian portrait featuring a noblewoman in ornate attire atop a spirited horse.
Traditional Still Lifes
Waratah
Lucien Henry
A striking botanical study of a vibrant red waratah flower set against a decorative geometric background.
Figure Studies
Krishna and Radha
Unknown Artist
A vibrant 19th-century Kalighat painting depicting the divine couple Krishna and Radha in bold, graphic lines.
Contains mature content
Figure Studies
Nana
Édouard Manet
An iconic Impressionist masterpiece by Édouard Manet, capturing a candid and modern moment in 19th-century Parisian life.