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The Two Central Figures in Derby Day (1860)

William Powell Frith (English, 1819–1909)

Two well-dressed men stand at the heart of a swirling crowd—one leans in with eager intensity, the other smirks with detached amusement. Around them, hats tilt, necks crane, and money changes hands. The Derby’s chaos pulses, but these two hold the center, locked in their private contest.
Seashore in the Moonlight

Albert Edelfelt (Finnish, 1854–1905)

Moonlight spills across the water, turning waves to liquid silver. The shore lies quiet, shadows stretching long over damp sand. A cool breeze stirs—you can almost taste the salt in the air. Night wraps the scene in stillness, broken only by the hushed rhythm of the tide.
At the Gingerbread Booth (1907)

Gustav August Hessl (Austrian, unknown)

A wooden booth piled high with golden gingerbread, its warm spice scent almost tangible. Crowds press close, hands reaching for the crisp treats. The scene hums with the simple joy of a market day, where sugar and dough weave fleeting comfort into the chill air.
Saint Francis of Assisi

Henri Martin (French, 1860–1943)

A humble figure kneels in golden light, robes pooling around him. The brushstrokes blur the boundary between man and nature, as if the very air shimmers with devotion. This Francis seems to dissolve into the landscape, becoming one with the world he loved.
A stream in the Welsh Mountains near Snowdon range

Peter De Wint (English, 1784–1849)

A swift mountain stream cuts through the Welsh valleys, its dark waters mirroring the rugged slopes. The Snowdon range looms in the distance, shadows shifting under a restless sky. Every brushstroke hums with wild, untamed energy—as if the land itself might surge forward at any moment.
The Reader

Carl Holsøe (Danish, unknown)

A woman sits absorbed in her book, the lamplight pooling around her. The quiet room holds its breath, shadows deepening in the corners. Pages turn softly, the only sound in the stillness. Outside the window, dusk settles, but she doesn’t look up. The story has her now.
Remembrance

Pierre Olivier Joseph Coomans (Belgian, 1816–1889)

A woman kneels in quiet devotion, her hands clasped tight. The folds of her robe catch the dim light, shadows pooling around her like whispers of prayer. There’s weight in her stillness—something sacred, unspoken. The air feels thick with memory, as if the past lingers just beyond the frame.
Joseph (‘Joe’) Chamberlain (1896)

John Singer Sargent (American, 1856-1925)

A stern, confident gaze meets the viewer—sharp features framed by a dark suit. The portrait exudes quiet authority, every brushstroke reinforcing the subject’s unshakable presence. There’s weight in his stillness, as if he’s about to speak.
Recherches sur les poissons fossiles Pl.206 (1833-1843)

Louis Agassiz (American, 1807–1873)

Delicate bones press through stone, frozen mid-swim. Fins splay like lace against the rock, each spine etched with precision. This fish hasn’t moved in millennia, yet every gill seems ready to flutter. The engraving makes extinction feel startlingly alive.
In the church (1874)

Moritz Ritscher (German, unknown)

Dim light filters through stained glass, casting colored shadows across the pews. The air feels heavy, thick with silence and the faint scent of old wood. A single figure kneels in the back, head bowed, swallowed by the vast emptiness of the nave. The walls seem to lean in, listening.
Moses Smashing the Tablets of the Law (1659)

Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606–1669)

Moses stands frozen mid-swing, the shattered stone tablets hurtling toward the ground. His face burns with divine fury, the broken commandments scattering at his feet like fallen idols. The air crackles with wrath—both human and holy—as the covenant fractures in an instant of righteous violence.
Petit Garcon

Tadeusz Makowski (Polish, 1882–1932)

A boy stares solemnly, his round face framed by a dark cap. The simplicity of his expression holds something unspoken—neither joy nor sorrow, just the quiet weight of childhood. His eyes seem to carry a world beyond the canvas.
Cendrillon (1904)

A. Guillon (French, unknown)

A slipper lies abandoned on the steps, its glass catching the dim light. Shadows stretch long across the stone, hinting at a vanished figure. The air hums with the echo of a clock striking midnight, leaving only this fragile trace of magic behind.
Unidentified Fish (7)

Luigi Balugani (Italian, 1737–1770)

A slender fish, scales shimmering in watery light, drifts mid-page. Its fins flare like delicate fans, each brushstroke precise yet alive. The creature seems to hover between scientific record and fleeting motion—caught in pale blues and soft grays, unnamed but vividly present.
A synopsis of the birds of Australia, and the adjacent Islands Pl.08 (1837-1838)

Elizabeth Gould (English, 1804–1841)

Two parrots perch on a gnarled branch, their emerald and crimson feathers stark against the muted greens. One cocks its head, beak slightly open, as if interrupted mid-chatter. The detailed engraving freezes their wild energy—a fleeting glimpse of Australia’s untamed avian life.