Figure Studies
Enfants et Chiens (Children and Dogs)
Narcisse Virgilio Díaz
A charming mid-19th-century genre scene depicting children in historical dress playing with their dogs in a sun-dappled woodland.
Romantic Classic
Graceful, soft-edged works with warmth, elegance, and old-world charm.
Soft light, graceful subjects, and traditional elegance make this look warm, polished, and inviting.
Moody Landscapes
Study for Catskill Creek
Thomas Cole
A luminous study of light and atmosphere in the American wilderness at dusk.
Old World Portraits
Portrait of Carlo Della Bianca
Francesco Hayez
A striking Romantic-era portrait of a young man, defined by its dramatic contrast and soulful gaze.
Moody Landscapes
The Avon Gorge
Francis Danby
This atmospheric Romantic landscape captures the dramatic scale and soft light of the Avon Gorge.
Old World Portraits
Portrait of Alexander Chelishchev
Orest Kiprensky
A captivating 19th-century portrait of a young boy characterized by a warm, soulful gaze and striking color contrasts.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Ecce Homo
Woutherus Mol
A dramatic 19th-century portrayal of Christ in the 'Ecce Homo' tradition, characterized by masterful chiaroscuro.