oil paint
A Boyar Wedding Feast
Konstantin Makovsky
An opulent and dramatic depiction of a traditional 17th-century Russian wedding celebration.
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
Marie Antoinette and Her Children
Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun
A landmark of French royal portraiture, this piece depicts Marie Antoinette with her children in a scene of maternal dignity and courtly splendor.
Coastal Classics
Midsummer Eve Bonfire on Skagen Beach
Peder Severin Krøyer
A dramatic scene of a midsummer celebration on a beach, featuring a luminous bonfire and a gathered crowd.
oil paint
Balalaika
Thorvald Hellesen
A vibrant example of early 20th-century Cubism, this piece features a striking interplay of geometric forms and a rich, warm palette.