19th Century Art

  • View from Mr. Southey’s House, Keswick (ca. 1838)

    View from Mr. Southey’s House, Keswick (ca. 1838)

    Thomas Creswick (English, 1811–1869)

    A tranquil Lake District scene, where soft light and quiet details transform the ordinary into something magical.

  • Maurolicus muelleri (1870)

    Maurolicus muelleri (1870)

    Frank Edward Clarke (New Zealander, 1864–1935)

    A luminous study of a silvery fish, rendered with scientific detail and painterly grace against watery depths.

  • Yellow shawl

    Yellow shawl

    Konstantin Egorovich Makovsky (Russian, 1839–1915)

    A luminous yellow shawl envelops the subject in warmth, its intricate folds and soft shadows hinting at untold stories beneath the quiet surface.

  • The Kiss (1859)

    The Kiss (1859)

    Francesco Hayez (Italian, 1791–1882)

    A passionate embrace frozen in time, where love and danger intertwine amid swirling fabrics and dramatic shadows.

  • Young Woman Reading (c 1880)

    Young Woman Reading (c 1880)

    Osman Hamdi Bey (Turkish, 1842–1910)

    A young woman lost in thought while reading, her expression caught between concentration and quiet yearning.

  • Portrait of a Young Woman

    Portrait of a Young Woman

    Albert Lynch (Peruvian, 1851–1912)

    A mesmerizing portrait blending realism and dreamlike softness, where light and texture whisper untold stories.

  • An Exotic Beauty (1900)

    An Exotic Beauty (1900)

    Nathaniel Sichel (German, 1843–1907)

    A captivating portrait of a woman adorned in luxurious fabrics and jewelry, radiating timeless elegance and mystery.

  • Danseuse de Cancan

    Danseuse de Cancan

    Louis Icart (French, 1880–1950)

    A vibrant portrayal of a cancan dancer mid-performance, radiating energy and rebellion through bold brushstrokes and vivid color.

  • Bath Time

    Bath Time

    Eugenio Zampighi (Italian, 1859–1944)

    A child’s playful bath becomes a tender study of light, texture, and fleeting familial moments.