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Plum Blossoms
Wang Shishen
This 1735 ink-on-paper painting by Wang Shishen captures the resilient beauty of winter plum blossoms through masterful calligraphic brushwork.
Serene Quiet
Restful, low-noise works with soft pacing and gentle visual presence.
Soft tone, open space, and gentle pacing keep this look calm, airy, and beautifully understated.
Pastoral Scenes
Hilly Landscape with Castle on a River
Abraham Delfos
This serene 18th-century landscape captures a fortified castle along a wide river, set against a backdrop of towering, hazy mountains.
Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Boy
Rosalba Carriera
A delicate 18th-century pastel portrait by Rosalba Carriera capturing a young boy's gentle gaze.
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Tree in Autumn and Crows
Wang Hui
A contemplative 18th-century Chinese ink wash landscape by master Wang Hui, capturing the quiet stillness of an autumn evening.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Birth of the Virgin Mary
Unknown Artist
An elegant 18th-century Indian miniature painting depicting the birth of the Virgin Mary, rendered with intricate patterns and soft tones.