19th-century

Isaiah (c. 1838)

Ernest Meissonier (French, 1815–1891)

A haunting portrayal of the prophet Isaiah, rendered with striking detail and emotional depth.
Flora Priestley (Lamplight Study)

John Singer Sargent (American, 1856-1925)

A luminous portrait bathed in lamplight, blending realism with impressionistic energy to evoke quiet introspection.
Sleepy Kittens (1900)

Henriëtte Ronner-Knip (Dutch, 1821–1909)

A pair of kittens nestle in drowsy harmony, their fur rendered with exquisite softness in this intimate, light-filled composition.
Platycephalus bassensis (1869)

Frank Edward Clarke (New Zealander, 1864–1935)

A meticulously detailed study of a flathead fish, glowing with lifelike texture against a soft, understated backdrop.
Fauna japonica Pl.109 (1833-1850)

Philipp Franz Balthasar von Siebold (German, 1796–1866)

A stunning blend of art and science, capturing Japan’s wildlife with exquisite detail and lifelike energy.
Jeune Femme

Etienne Adolphe Piot (French, 1850–1910)

A portrait of a young woman, her serene expression and delicate features bathed in soft, luminous light.
Fauna japonica Pl.041 (1833-1850)

Philipp Franz Balthasar von Siebold (German, 1796–1866)

A vibrant study of Japan’s wildlife, blending scientific accuracy with artistic grace in delicate detail.
Natural History (Galerya obrazowa zwiérząt czyli Historya naturalna) Pl.63 (1839)

Anton Benedikt Reichenbach (German, 1804–1877)

A vibrant 19th-century study of animals, rich in detail and alive with personality, blending art and natural science.
Portrait de femme (1876)

Charles Chaplin (French, 1889–1977)

A woman’s introspective gaze and delicate features are rendered with soft, luminous brushwork, evoking both stillness and quiet depth.