Curated selection
Mascarade sur le Pont-Neuf
Guillaume Frédéric Ronmy
A vibrant 19th-century Parisian scene capturing the lively energy of a public festival on the iconic Pont-Neuf bridge.
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 Sicilian Vespers
Francesco Hayez
A sweeping Romantic masterpiece capturing a pivotal moment of historical drama through expressive figures and a luminous landscape.
Equestrian & Animals
Osprey and Weakfish
John James Audubon
A dramatic and highly detailed 19th-century naturalist study of an osprey in flight with its catch.
oil paint
The Architect's Dream
Thomas Cole
A visionary and grand landscape celebrating the history of architectural achievement.
Contains disturbing content
Curated selection
Combat de la Porte Saint-Denis, July 28, 1830
Hippolyte Lecomte
A stirring 1830 historical painting by Hippolyte Lecomte capturing the intense urban struggle at Paris's Porte Saint-Denis.