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A painting depicting the ruins of a building in Rome, framed by an arch and surrounded by travelers.

Ruinous Building, Rome

Canaletto

A lively depiction of a country dance scene by Jean-Antoine Watteau.

The Country Dance

Jean-Antoine Watteau

A portrait of a young boy from the Gradenigo family by Francesco Guardi.

Portrait of a boy of the Gradenigo family, possibly Ferigo (Born 1758)

Francesco Guardi

A Young Scholar by Jean-Honoré Fragonard depicts a solitary student engrossed in study.

A Young Scholar

Jean-Honoré Fragonard

A nude woman seated with putti around her, holding pearls, with doves, jewelry, and drapery against a luminous sky.

Toilet of Venus

François Boucher

A serene rural scene featuring a farmhouse surrounded by lush greenery and gentle hills.

Landscape with Farm house

François Boucher

A seated gentleman in a formal portrait by George Romney.

Portrait of a Gentleman, seated, probably William Suddel of Lancaster

George Romney

Portrait of a lady dressed as Flora by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo.

Portrait Of A Lady As Flora

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

Portrait of a lady by Gilbert Stuart, showcasing the artist's skill in capturing personality.

Portrait of a Lady

Gilbert Stuart

A young woman with powdered hair wears a pale blue shawl and dark fur stole against a deep black background.

Portrait of Doña María Teresa de Vallabriga y Rozas (1759-1820)

Francisco de Goya

A woman in a richly decorated gown and grand feathered hat stands beside a crown on a red cushion against a green drapery backdrop.

Queen of Spain Maria Louisa, née Bourbon-Parma

Francisco de Goya

A portrait of a lady traditionally identified as Miss Inchbold by George Romney.

Portrait of a lady, traditionally identified as Miss Inchbold

George Romney

A serene view of Windsor Castle from the Thames, showcasing boats and figures along the shore.

Windsor Castle

Canaletto

A kneeling angel in pale robes holds lilies and greets the seated Virgin Mary at a lectern with an open book, beneath a glowing dove in swirling clouds.

Annunciation to the Virgin

Bartolomé Estebán Murillo

A striking portrait of a man framed in an ornate design.

Portrait of a man in a painted frame

Charles-Antoine Coypel

François Boucher's 'La Naissance de Vénus' depicts the goddess Venus emerging from the sea on a shell.

La Naissance de Vénus

François Boucher

A view of London through an arch of Westminster Bridge, capturing the bustling life on the Thames.

London: Seen Through an Arch of Westminster Bridge

Canaletto

A family portrait of the Duke and Duchess of Osuna with their children, painted by Francisco de Goya.

The Duke and Duchess of Osuna and their Children

Francisco de Goya

Portrait of a man, possibly Mr. Barclay, by Francis Wheatley.

Portrait Of A Man, Possibly Mr. Barclay

Francis Wheatley

A serene view of Venice featuring San Giorgio Maggiore from the Bacino di San Marco.

San Giorgio Maggiore: from the Bacino di S. Marco

Canaletto

A serene view of the Bacino di San Marco with the church of San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice.

The Bacino di San Marco with the San Giorgio Maggiore

Canaletto

A vibrant depiction of the bustling entrance to the Cannaregio canal in Venice.

Venice: Entrance to the Cannaregio

Canaletto

A detailed view of the Grand Canal in Venice, showcasing gondolas and the Punta della Dogana.

View of the Grand Canal toward the Punta della Dogana

Canaletto

A lively scene depicting a marionette show with an engaged audience.

Les Marionnettes, par Jean-Honoré Fragonard

Jean-Honoré Fragonard

A medallion-like profile portrait of P.J. Marco by Augustin de Saint-Aubin, showcasing classical restraint and precision.

P.J. Marco

Augustin de Saint-Aubin

A lifeless body on a table surrounded by onlookers and scholars in an anatomy theatre.

The Four Stages of Cruelty

William Hogarth

A painting depicting the New Horse Guards building in London from St James's Park.

London: the New Horse Guards from St James's Park

Canaletto

A portrait of a woman, traditionally identified as Lady Hervey, by Angelica Kauffmann.

Portrait of a woman, traditionally identified as Lady Hervey

Angelica Kauffmann

A chaotic scene in a gaming house with anxious figures, illuminated by candlelight, surrounded by cards and coins.

The Gaming House

William Hogarth

A portrait of a man with a searching gaze, holding a palette and brushes, set against a warm shadowy background.

Hubert Robert

Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun

Portrait of William Hayley by George Romney.

William Hayley

George Romney

A detailed view of the Grand Canal in Venice, showcasing the Palazzo Dolfin-Manin and the Rialto Bridge.

The Grand Canal looking North-East from the Palazzo Dolfin-Manin to the Rialto Bridge

Canaletto

A detailed view of the Grand Canal in Venice, showcasing gondolas and palazzi near the Rialto Bridge.

The Grand Canal near the Rialto, Looking North

Canaletto

Portrait of Andreas Christian Hviid by Jens Juel showcases the artist's skill in capturing personality.

Portrait of Andreas Christian Hviid (1749–1788)

Jens Juel

Portrait of Asensio Julià by Francisco de Goya, depicting a seated man with a confident gaze.

Portrait of Asensio Julià

Francisco de Goya

Etching by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo depicting a man in a tulband and high collar.

Man met tulband en hoog opstaande kraag

Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo

The Immaculate Conception by Francisco de Goya depicts the Virgin Mary at the moment of her miraculous conception.

The Immaculate Conception

Francisco de Goya

A young man leans at his desk, absorbed in study, surrounded by books and sunlight.

The Interesting Student

Jean-Honoré Fragonard

A detailed engraved portrait of Carl Heinrich von Heineken, showcasing his fur hat and elegant attire.

Portret van Carl Heinrich von Heineken

Augustin de Saint-Aubin

A detailed profile portrait of a man with a powdered wig, framed in a circular design with an ornamental bow.

Portret van Jean Charles Philibert Trudaine de Montigny

Augustin de Saint-Aubin

A detailed engraved portrait of Voltaire, showcasing his profile and intellectual presence.

Portret van Voltaire

Augustin de Saint-Aubin

A portrait of Miss Clavering by George Romney.

Miss Clavering

George Romney

This painting depicts Frances Alicia Bennet, showcasing her elegance and poise.

Portrait of Frances Alicia Bennet (b. 1749)

George Romney

Portrait of Francis North, 4th Earl of Guilford by George Romney.

Portrait of Francis North, 4th Earl of Guilford (1761-1817)

George Romney

Portrait of Francisco Cabarrús by Francisco de Goya, depicting a thoughtful financier.

Portrait of Francisco Cabarrús

Francisco de Goya

Portrait of Francisco Javier de Larumbe by Francisco de Goya, depicting a seated man with a direct gaze.

Portrait of Francisco Javier de Larumbe

Francisco de Goya

Portrait of Gabriel Manigault by Gilbert Stuart captures the likeness of a prominent American figure.

Portrait of Gabriel Manigault

Gilbert Stuart

Portrait of George Cowper by George Romney showcases the artist's skill in capturing personality.

Portrait Of George Cowper (1754-1787)

George Romney

Portrait of George Morewood by George Romney showcases the subject's dignified presence.

Portrait of George Morewood (1720-1792) of Alfreton Park, Derbyshire

George Romney

A pale, half-naked man sprawls on the floor, surrounded by costumed inmates and elegantly dressed women in a chaotic scene.

The Madhouse

William Hogarth

Portrait of John Redhead by George Romney.

Portrait Of John Redhead

George Romney

Portrait of Joseph Leeson, later 1st Earl of Milltown, by Pompeo Batoni.

Portrait of Joseph Leeson, later 1st Earl of Milltown (1711-1783)

Pompeo Batoni

Canaletto's painting depicts the Monument to the Great Fire in mid-18th-century London.

The Monument from Gracechurch Street, London

Canaletto

Portrait of Madame Chardin by Jean Siméon Chardin showcases a woman in a richly detailed setting.

Portrait of Madame Chardin

Jean Siméon Chardin

A Venetian canal scene with tall buildings on the left bank, gondolas and boats on the water, and figures along the quayside under a bright sky.

Venice: The Canale di Santa Chiara towards the Lagoon

Canaletto

Portrait of Maria Josefa of Spain by Francisco de Goya, showcasing her dignified presence.

Portrait of Maria Josefa of Spain

Francisco de Goya

Portrait of María Teresa de Vallabriga on Horseback by Francisco de Goya, showcasing her dignity and authority.

Portrait of María Teresa de Vallabriga on Horseback

Francisco de Goya

Portrait of Mary Tighe by George Romney, showcasing the poet's elegance.

Portrait of Mary Tighe (1747-1791), Poet

George Romney

A contemplative figure with a beard, possibly Saint Jerome, surrounded by books and a skull.

The Philosopher (Saint Jerome?)

Jean-Honoré Fragonard

Canaletto's painting depicts the Piazza del Campidoglio with its grand architecture and figures ascending the Cordonata.

The Piazza del Campidoglio and the Cordonata

Canaletto

A portrait of Miss Elizabeth Tighe by George Romney, showcasing her in a white dress.

Portrait Of Miss Elizabeth Tighe (1774 -1857), Half-Length, Wearing A White Dress

George Romney

A portrait of Mrs. Andrew Reid by George Romney.

Portrait Of Mrs. Andrew Reid

George Romney

A portrait of Philippe Coypel and his wife, showcasing their elegant attire and intimate expression.

Portrait of Philippe Coypel and His Wife

Charles-Antoine Coypel

Portrait of Pope Pius VI by Pompeo Batoni showcases the Pope in formal attire.

Portrait of Pope Pius VI, Giovanni Angelo Braschi (1717-1799)

Pompeo Batoni

Portrait of Richard Barrington by Gilbert Stuart, showcasing 18th-century American portraiture.

Portrait of Richard Barrington, Later Fourth Viscount Barrington

Gilbert Stuart

Portrait of Sir Wyndham Knatchbull-Wyndham by Pompeo Batoni.

Portrait of Sir Wyndham Knatchbull-Wyndham

Pompeo Batoni

A lively picnic scene with elegantly dressed figures enjoying a feast in the Spanish countryside.

Picnic

Francisco de Goya

A group of elegantly dressed young people playing blind man's bluff.

Blind Man's Bluff

Francisco de Goya

A young woman plays Blind Man's Bluff in a sunlit garden, her eyes covered as a suitor hovers nearby.

Blind Man's Bluff

Jean-Honoré Fragonard

This painting depicts two soldiers and two women in a lively scene.

The Two Soldiers and the Two Women

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

Portrait of a lady, traditionally identified as Emma Hamilton by George Romney.

Portrait of a lady, traditionally identified as Emma Hamilton

George Romney

A group of washerwomen working by the river, showcasing their labor and strength.

the washerwomen

Francisco de Goya

A profile portrait of a man framed in an oval, with a ribboned garland above and a scroll below.

Salomon Gessner

Augustin de Saint-Aubin

A young woman sits at a writing desk in a softly lit room, suggesting a moment of intrigue.

Interior Scene

Jean-Honoré Fragonard

A serene landscape featuring a tower and bridge amidst lush greenery.

Landscape with Tower and Bridge

François Boucher

A young woman coaxing a small lapdog to perform a trick, embodying playful intimacy.

Boucher - Das gelehrige Hündchen, um

François Boucher

A depiction of a spoiled child surrounded by toys and sweets, highlighting themes of indulgence and parenting.

Boucher - Das verzogene Kind, um

François Boucher

A profile portrait of Laurent Cars, framed with a medallion and a bow, showcasing intricate details of his wig and cravat.

Portret van Laurent Cars

Augustin de Saint-Aubin

A detailed portrait of Pierre Jeliote, showcasing his thoughtful gaze and elegantly rendered features.

Pierre Jeliote

Augustin de Saint-Aubin

A portrait of a man with powdered hair and a fur-collared robe, gazing steadily with a hint of calculation.

Simon-Nicolas-Henri Linguet

Augustin de Saint-Aubin

A print of Peter the Great in armor, framed by an ornate cartouche with a garland and trumpet.

Portret van tsaar Peter I de Grote

Augustin de Saint-Aubin

Portrait of Diederik van Durven, metal artwork by Hendrik van den Bosch

Portrait of Diederik van Durven, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies

Hendrik van den Bosch

A classical medallion portrait of Charles Gauzargues, showcasing his profile with precise lines and dignified expression.

Portret van Charles Gauzargues

Augustin de Saint-Aubin

François Boucher's Danaë depicts the mythological figure in a moment of sensual anticipation.

Danaë

François Boucher

A detailed print of Claude Prosper Jolyot de Crébillon, featuring a sharp profile and a laurel wreath.

Portret van Claude Prosper Jolyot de Crébillon

Augustin de Saint-Aubin

A portrait of a lady with a harlequin costume, showcasing Watteau's signature style.

Portret van een dame met harlekijn

Jean-Antoine Watteau

A profile portrait of Jacques Roëttiers III, featuring a powdered wig and formal attire, framed by an oval and ribbon.

Portret van Jacques Roëttiers III

Augustin de Saint-Aubin

A profile portrait of Jean Baptiste Marie Pierre in an oval frame, showcasing his dignified expression and powdered wig.

Portret van Jean Baptiste Marie Pierre

Augustin de Saint-Aubin

A profile portrait of Jean-Bernard Le Blanc with a powdered wig and a formal collar, framed in a roundel with a ribbon.

Portret van Jean-Bernard Le Blanc

Augustin de Saint-Aubin

A profile portrait of Jean-Joseph Cassanéa de Mondonville in a medallion frame.

Portret van Jean-Joseph Cassanéa de Mondonville

Augustin de Saint-Aubin

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