paper
Two Dragons in Clouds
Kanō Hōgai
A dynamic and powerful ink-on-paper study of two mythical dragons emerging from atmospheric clouds.
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.
oil paint
Little Painting with Yellow (Improvisation)
Wassily Kandinsky
A dynamic explosion of color and form, this 1914 masterpiece by Wassily Kandinsky represents the pinnacle of early abstract expressionism.
Old World Portraits
Portrait of the Qianlong Emperor in Court Dress
Giuseppe Castiglione
A majestic and detailed formal portrait of the Qianlong Emperor in full ceremonial court attire.
Traditional Still Lifes
Still Life with Plaster Statuette, a Rose and Two Novels
Vincent van Gogh
A vibrant 1887 still life by Vincent van Gogh, featuring a plaster statuette and two classic novels rendered in his iconic, thick brushwork.