Figure Studies
Self-Portrait in Yellow Vest
Egon Schiele
This striking 1914 self-portrait showcases Egon Schiele's signature expressive line work and bold use of color.
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
Royal Volunteer Review, 1860
Samuel Bough
A sweeping 19th-century panoramic landscape capturing the energy and scale of a royal military review in Edinburgh.
Curated selection
La Descente de la Courtille
Artus Despagne
A vibrant and detailed depiction of a traditional Parisian carnival parade in 1823.
Coastal Classics
Dock Scene at a British Port
Jacob Knijff
An atmospheric 17th-century maritime painting capturing the busy activity of a British port at golden hour.
Contains disturbing content
Equestrian & Animals
Hunting Ostriches
Johann Moritz Rugendas
A dynamic 19th-century oil painting depicting a gaucho's high-speed pursuit of an ostrich across the open plains.