Dramatic Bold

A lively and sophisticated social scene captured with Edouard Manet’s signature painterly elegance and 19th-century Parisian flair.

A grand, bustling scene of an 18th-century Venetian regatta, filled with ornate boats and classical architecture.

A magnificent Neoclassical masterpiece capturing the imperial grandeur and pageantry of Napoleon’s coronation.

An atmospheric Venetian cityscape by Canaletto, capturing the bustling maritime life and grand architecture of the Grand Canal.

An epic and opulent depiction of a classical civilization at the height of its power and architectural glory.

A dramatic 19th-century naval history painting depicting the dignified surrender of the Dutch fleet at the Battle of Camperdown.

A striking Synthetic Cubist composition featuring a blue guitar and sheet music on a patterned tabletop.

A stirring maritime scene of powerful ships of the line under full sail upon a dramatic, surging sea.

A grand 19th-century historical painting depicting a royal visit to a naval flagship following a significant victory.

A magnificent grand-scale portrait by John Singleton Copley, capturing the elegance and status of the Fitch family in the early 19th century.

A dramatic 19th-century historical painting depicting Tsar Ivan the Terrible presenting his vast riches to an English diplomat.