Coastal Classics
Seasickness at the Ball, on Board an English Corvette
François-Auguste Biard
A humorous and intricately detailed 19th-century genre painting capturing the comical chaos of a storm at sea.
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.
Figure Studies
Olivia, Maria and Malvolio from Twelfth Night
Johann Heinrich Ramberg
A spirited and elegant 18th-century painting depicting a classic scene from Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night.
Old World Portraits
The Contest for the Bouquet
Seymour Joseph Guy
A charming and intricate Victorian genre scene capturing a playful family moment in a richly appointed 19th-century New York interior.