Realismo

Immagini realistiche, non idealizzate, di gente comune del proprio tempo (contadini, operai, poveri delle città) dipinte dall'osservazione diretta, non dalla storia o dal mito.

A man works at a spinning wheel while a youth watches by the hearth in a warmly lit wooden room.

Vita rustica

Akseli Gallen-Kallela

A weathered woman stands barefoot on a patchwork path, extending her hand towards a striped cat at her feet.

Vecchia donna con un gatto

Akseli Gallen-Kallela

A painting of a dog lying down, showcasing detailed fur and a relaxed posture.

Cane sdraiato

Arnold Peter Weisz-Kubínčan

A realistic depiction of a reclining dog.

Cane sdraiato

Arnold Peter Weisz-Kubínčan

A young woman in a red checkered vest, lost in thought, with soft features and a muted background.

Donna in un gilet a quadri rossi

Ákos Aranyossy

A young girl with fair hair in a loose knot sits with her back to the viewer, wearing a pinafore with broad ribbons.

Ragazza

Ákos Aranyossy

A woman nurses her child at the edge of a timber structure, while two men work nearby.

Edificio

Akseli Gallen-Kallela

A lively scene outside a restaurant in the Bois de Boulogne.

Fuori di un ristorante nel Bois de Boulogne

Hugo Birger

A painting depicting a scene of workers cleaning up a street.

I ripulitori

Alfred Ost

A scene in a sauna with figures engaged in private rituals, illuminated by shafts of light.

Nella sauna

Akseli Gallen-Kallela

A woman in a black hat gazes directly at the viewer, framed by deep greens and muted reds.

Ritratto di donna con cappello nero O 1500 Galleria della Slovacchia orientale

Ákos Aranyossy

A serene view of San Gimignano, showcasing its iconic towers against a golden afternoon light.

San Gimignano

Hermann Lismann

Study of a horse's head by Jan Matejko, showcasing detailed anatomical features.

Studio della testa di un cavallo per “La Pulzella d'Orléans”

Jan Matejko

A lively scene in Umbria with sheep, women in headscarves, and a medieval tower under clear sunlight.

La verde Umbria

Agustín Salinas y Teruel

Two women working in a field, raking hay under a muted sky, with distant workers and haystacks in the background.

Aiutanti di raccolta

Aimé Perret

A small child in blue holds a large cabbage while a mother smiles nearby in a lush cabbage patch.

Il mio piccolo cavolo!

Aimé Perret

A serene landscape featuring tall dark trees framing a quiet pool of water reflecting the sky.

Paesaggio con lago

Ákos Aranyossy

Studio della testa di una donna anziana

Ákos Aranyossy

A self-portrait featuring a man with a direct gaze, wearing a dark suit and a white collar, against a muted background.

Autoritratto

Ákos Aranyossy

Der Verwundete depicts a wounded soldier lying on the ground.

Il ferito

Gustave Courbet

Three exhausted figures resting in a dim interior, illuminated by a shaft of light on the wooden floor.

Ora di pranzo

Akseli Gallen-Kallela

A serene rural scene depicting farm buildings under a luminous sky with energetic grass in the foreground.

Fattoria

Armand Heins

A young woman with a bare shoulder sits on the forest floor beside a newborn, surrounded by dark trees.

La nascita clandestina

Akseli Gallen-Kallela

A portrait of a woman wearing a hat by Jan Ciągliński.

Dama con un cappello

Jan Ciągliński

Workers in white shirts are depicted lifting and bracing stout logs under a clear blue sky.

Una casa di tronchi robusti

Akseli Gallen-Kallela

A landscape sketch depicting limestone outliers near Ogrodzieniec Castle.

Schizzo di affioramenti di calcare (vicino al Castello di Ogrodzieniec)

Józef Simmler

A depiction of a bathing scene by August von Pettenkofen.

Bagno

August von Pettenkofen

A solitary figure in a northern forest, gazing directly with a closed umbrella in hand, framed by birch trees and dappled light.

Una passeggiata nella foresta

Akseli Gallen-Kallela

A weathered face with a guarded gaze, wearing a hat with an insignia and a utilitarian vest against a forested backdrop.

Guida

Akseli Gallen-Kallela

A painting depicting horses and a cart in a rural setting.

Cavalli e carro e mucca

Alfred Ost

Three icebreakers anchored at Helsinki's frozen coast, with smoke billowing from their funnels against a pale winter backdrop.

Navi a vapore

Akseli Gallen-Kallela

An old woman with deep creases and a brown headscarf gazes away, set against a warm ochre background.

Vecchia

Akseli Gallen-Kallela

A serene landscape depicting a rural path surrounded by lush greenery.

Sentiero di Barbizon nella campagna, Vichy

Jean-François Millet

This painting depicts a detailed portrait of Emilia Włodkowska.

La parte superiore dello schizzo per il ritratto di Emilia Włodkowska

Józef Simmler

A portrait of a model with a direct gaze, showcasing subtle flesh tones and unfinished edges.

Studio di modello (A IV 4220)

Akseli Gallen-Kallela

A portrait of painter Katarzyna Wachter at work by Jan Ciągliński.

Pittrice Katarzyna Wachter al Lavoro

Jan Ciągliński

Aarhus, Suldal, Ryfylke by Amaldus Nielsen depicts a serene Norwegian landscape.

Aarhus, Suldal, Ryfylke

Amaldus Nielsen

A portrait of a woman by Henri Gervex.

Ritratto di donna

Henri Gervex

A figure lies in a coffin, covered with a white shroud, surrounded by palm fronds and lilies, evoking a sense of calm and reflection.

Lauri Kivekäs sdraiato nella sua bara

Akseli Gallen-Kallela

A mother gazes protectively at her child, illuminated by light coming through an open window, surrounded by rich colors and textures.

Madre e figlio

Akseli Gallen-Kallela

A portrait of a veteran by Marie-François Firmin-Girard.

Il veterano

Marie-François Firmin-Girard

A serene garden scene painted by Albert Edelfelt.

Nel giardino

Albert Edelfelt

A detailed depiction of the Palace of the Golitsyn Princerly Family by Jan Ciągliński.

Palazzo della Famiglia Principesca Golitsyn

Jan Ciągliński

A young girl gazes directly at the viewer, framed by birch trees, with light grazing her features.

Studio di una ragazza

Akseli Gallen-Kallela

A grandmother serves soup to a child in a warm kitchen, depicting familial care.

Un pasto caldo

Felix Schlesinger

A poised woman in a dark dress with her hands folded, surrounded by books and plants in a softly lit interior.

Ritratto di Mary Slöör, la fidanzata dell'artista

Akseli Gallen-Kallela

A battered boat rests on a rocky shore, surrounded by stones and hints of human activity.

Barca su una costa rocciosa vicino alla vecchia chiesa di Tyrvää

Akseli Gallen-Kallela

A boy slouched against a barn door, illuminated by sunlight, surrounded by rural life elements.

Al sole

Akseli Gallen-Kallela

A man with a heavy beard stands in a factory, illuminated by light, with machinery in the background.

Ritratto di Gustaf Adolf Serlachius

Akseli Gallen-Kallela

A woman cooking fish in a rustic kitchen, her gaze focused while shadows play across her face and surroundings.

Donna che cucina pesce bianco; donna che griglia pesce

Akseli Gallen-Kallela

A still life arrangement featuring a copper kettle, porcelain cups, a silver teapot, sugar cubes, and biscuits on a white tablecloth.

Servizio da tè

Albert Anker

A figure in a quiet, unguarded posture with dark hair against a brown background, evoking stillness and introspection.

Nudo

Albert Anker

A man raises his arm in a gesture of farewell while a woman on a donkey bows her head to touch his hand.

Incontro sulla strada

Adolf Humborg

A rustic croft bathed in evening sunlight, highlighting the contrast between warm and cool colors.

La fattoria Ekola alla luce del sole serale

Akseli Gallen-Kallela

A crowded classroom with a stern teacher and children engaged in various activities.

La scuola del villaggio in

Albert Anker

A young woman signs a document at a civil marriage ceremony, surrounded by family and witnesses in a solemn atmosphere.

Matrimonio civile

Albert Anker

A nude female model gazes upward with folded hands over her stomach, set against a minimal background.

Modello femminile nudo

Akseli Gallen-Kallela

A close-up of a child's face with a searching gaze against a cool blue background.

Ritratto di Kaius Jorma Gallén

Akseli Gallen-Kallela

A gathering of rural children in a Swiss town, depicted with distinct faces and interactions under soft sunlight.

Bambini di campagna

Albert Anker

A young woman kneels in a barn, offering bread to a weary soldier surrounded by other figures.

Bourbakis

Albert Anker

A soldier in a blue uniform sits on straw in a barn, writing with a pen, surrounded by coats and packs.

Soldato nella paglia

Albert Anker

An old man with weathered hands enjoys a mid-morning snack with his dog attentively watching at his feet.

Anziano che mangia uno spuntino di metà mattina (Gyp)

Albert Anker

A still life featuring a coffee pot, milk jug, cup, rustic bread, and potatoes on a table.

Natura morta con caffettiera, brocca di latte, tazza, pane e patate

Albert Anker

A young artist at his easel, looking back at the viewer with a moment of concentration amid a muted studio.

Autoritratto al cavalletto

Akseli Gallen-Kallela

A young man sits on rough stones, his body turned towards a distant light, wrapped in a red cloth, expressing regret and longing.

Il figliol prodigo

Albert Anker

A depiction of a poor family, showcasing their struggles and daily life.

Famiglia povera

Arnold Peter Weisz-Kubínčan

Four figures in a wood-paneled interior, absorbed in their own worlds, with a boy sleeping nearby.

I contadini e il giornale

Albert Anker

A woman in traditional dress stands in front of a washhouse.

Contadina con Dirndl davanti al lavatoio

Franz von Defregger

A man with anxious eyes lies on a rough bed in a dim wooden cabin, surrounded by humble objects.

Febbre da ferita

Akseli Gallen-Kallela

Ragazza italiana

Akseli Gallen-Kallela

A family portrait featuring the Ahlström family, with distinct expressions and gestures, set in a lush, orderly environment.

Ritratto di famiglia degli Ahlström

Akseli Gallen-Kallela

Children dance joyfully at a wine festival, surrounded by oxen, women with baskets, and a festive atmosphere.

Il festival del vino

Albert Anker

Three youths concentrate on a game of knucklebones while an older man observes in a sunlit setting.

I giocatori di caviglia

Albert Anker

A young farm girl depicted with a contemplative expression, embodying quiet dignity amidst a muted background.

Ragazza di fattoria

Nils Dardel

A group of children in straw hats crossing a bridge, watched by a caregiver, with a woman in black and two boys peering over the railing.

Scuola materna sul ponte di Kirchenfeld

Albert Anker

A solemn gathering of children in pale dresses at a funeral, with a freshly dug grave in the foreground and an old church in the background.

Funerale di bambini

Albert Anker

A boy in a fur cap and thick coat stands in a snowy landscape, holding schoolbooks with a thoughtful expression.

Studente con berretto di pelliccia in paesaggio innevato

Albert Anker

A young girl with golden hair, focused on her studies, dressed in a blue dress and striped apron, seated on a wooden chair.

Diligente / Applicata

Albert Anker

A line of village children awaiting instruction in a sunlit courtyard.

Lezione di ginnastica a Ins

Albert Anker

An elderly man sits quietly, absorbed in drinking herbal tea, surrounded by warm, muted colors and simple domestic elements.

Anziano che beve tè alle erbe

Albert Anker

A serene summer scene depicting women and children by the water, engaged in leisure activities.

Bagnanti

Albert Anker

A village clerk reading a document at a cluttered desk, with a feather held between his lips.

Il segretario del villaggio

Albert Anker

A blonde girl with pale blue eyes gazes softly, her hair illuminated by light against a shadowed background.

Ritratto di una ragazza bionda c

Albert Anker

A boy lost in thought, pen hovering above a page, surrounded by books and an inkwell.

Ragazzo scrivente c

Albert Anker

A still life featuring a coffee pot, porcelain cup, sugar bowl, and cognac decanter against a warm backdrop.

Natura morta: ancora, caffè e cognac

Albert Anker

Five men engaged in a quiet conversation, their expressions reflecting thought and intensity.

La conversazione

Arnold Borisovich Lakhovsky

An empty classroom with worn benches and soft light filtering in, evoking a sense of quiet anticipation.

Aula scolastica

Albert Anker

Ragazza che legge

Albert Anker

A serene forest path in autumn, with trees and fallen leaves in muted golds and greens.

Paesaggio boschivo in autunno 07021 Paesaggio Gelderland

Arnold Marc Gorter

A serene landscape featuring children gathered around a low fire by a stream in the mountains under a clear sky.

Bambini a un ruscello in montagna

Albert Arnz