19th-century

  • Isaiah (c. 1838)

    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)

    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)

    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)

    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)

    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

    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)

    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)

    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)

    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.