Coastal Classics
The Course of Empire: The Consummation
Thomas Cole
An epic and opulent depiction of a classical civilization at the height of its power and architectural glory.
Ornamental Decorative
Pattern-rich and embellished works with visual richness and flourish.
Ornate detail, layered pattern, and rich finish make this look expressive, decorative, and full of flourish.
Old World Portraits
Emir of Lebanon
József Borsos
An opulent mid-19th-century portrait of a seated dignitary in lavishly embroidered garments.
Architectural Interiors
Commemoration of Canova in the Scuola Grande della Carità
Giuseppe Borsato
A magnificent depiction of a 19th-century ceremony within the ornate interior of Venice's Scuola Grande della Carità.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
The Death of Sardanapalus
Eugène Delacroix
An iconic masterpiece of French Romanticism, this painting captures the dramatic and tragic end of King Sardanapalus in a swirling vortex of color.