18th Century Paintings

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A portrait of a woman in classical attire, showcasing Jacques Louis David's neoclassical style.

Woman from the Villa Pamphili

Jacques Louis David

A portrait of Joseph Leeson, later 2nd Earl of Milltown, by Pompeo Batoni.

Joseph Leeson, later 2nd Earl of Milltown (1730-1801)

Pompeo Batoni

A young woman with flowers in her hair smiles gently at the viewer.

Young Woman with Flowers in Her Hair

François Boucher

A young woman in a saffron gown reads a book, absorbed in her thoughts.

Young Woman Reading

Jean-Honoré Fragonard

A young man in an oval frame blowing a kiss, adorned with lace and a rose, exuding charm and playful courtship.

Comptez sur mes serments

Augustin de Saint-Aubin

A portrait of the Baronne de Rebecque, framed by a pillow and headdress, with delicate ruffles and lace.

Dernière heure de la Baronne de Rebecque Morte à 36 Ans

Augustin de Saint-Aubin

A woman's face framed by pillows and lace, gazing directly at the viewer in a serene setting.

Derniere heure de la Baronne de Rebecque

Augustin de Saint-Aubin

A full-length portrait of a man in an embroidered dark green coat with a blue sash, holding a baton and wearing a powdered wig against a muted brown background.

Charles III of Spain

Francisco de Goya

A broad stretch of the Grand Canal with gondolas and boats along the right bank, Venetian palazzi on the left, and the Rialto Bridge in the distance beneath a cloudy sky.

Grand Canal: Looking North-East toward the Rialto Bridge

Canaletto

A stone quay with men in red caps and ochre vests working by boats and cargo, with moored ships and Venetian buildings in the background.

La Punta della Dogana

Canaletto

Guillaume Coustou

Augustin de Saint-Aubin

A woman stands wearing a voluminous white gown with gold accents and a large feathered hat, resting her left hand on a red velvet cushion.

Queen María Luisa in a Dress with hooped Skirt

Francisco de Goya

Two women in colorful gowns sit on grass beneath tall trees while two nude children play nearby in a wooded landscape.

Spring

François Boucher

A detailed view of Venice's waterfront showing the campanile of San Marco, boats with figures, and shimmering water under a soft blue sky.

The Molo from the Basin of San Marco, Venice

Canaletto

A dense flotilla of festive boats crowds the River Thames with St. Paul's Cathedral dominating the left skyline under a clear sky.

The River Thames with St. Paul's Cathedral on Lord Mayor's Day

Canaletto

A lively scene of the Bacino di San Marco filled with gondolas and boats, flanked by the Doge’s Palace, Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana, and two monumental columns.

Die Piazzetta and Bacino di San Marco

Canaletto

A meticulously engraved portrait of J.J. Rousseau, showcasing his calm dignity and intellectual presence.

J.J. Rousseau

Augustin de Saint-Aubin

Jean-Charles-Philibert Trudaine

Augustin de Saint-Aubin

A woman with a languid expression leans towards a suitor playing guitar through an open window, surrounded by flowers and ornate furnishings.

L'amour a l'espagnole

Augustin de Saint-Aubin

A male figure carrying a tray, depicted from a low angle, showcasing Tiepolo's dynamic composition.

Male figure carrying a tray, seen from below

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

Portrait of Margaret Spear Smith by Gilbert Stuart.

Margaret Spear Smith

Gilbert Stuart

Portrait of María Ramona de Barbachano by Francisco de Goya, showcasing her elegance and individuality.

María Ramona de Barbachano

Francisco de Goya

Portrait of Marie-Anne-Éléonore de Grave by Jean-Honoré Fragonard, showcasing her calm confidence and refined attire.

Marie-Anne-Éléonore de Grave

Jean-Honoré Fragonard

A portrait of two friends by George Romney.

The Two Friends

George Romney

Portrait of Mrs. Henrietta Smith by George Romney showcases the artist's skill in capturing personality.

Portrait of Mrs. Henrietta Smith (1735-1795)

George Romney

Portrait of Mrs Deborah Jemima Maxwell by George Romney.

Portrait of Mrs Deborah Jemima Maxwell (1755-1789)

George Romney

A lively scene of boys scrambling to pick fruit from a tree, capturing the joy of childhood.

Boys picking fruit

Francisco de Goya

A woman gazes confidently at the viewer, framed in soft light with delicate details in her gown and hair.

Portrait de femme (P1347) P1347 Musée Carnavalet

Jean-Marc Nattier

A broad stretch of the Grand Canal in Venice with gondolas and small boats moving among tall Venetian houses under a pale sky.

Grand Canal, Venice, Looking Northeast from the Palazzo Balbi to the Rialto Bridge

Canaletto

A tender portrait of Mrs. Graham Young cradling her child in a domestic setting.

Mrs. Graham Young and child

Sir Henry Raeburn

Courtesan, paper by Unknown Artist, featuring an elegant figure in 18th-century attire.

Courtesan

Unknown Artist

A young woman reclines on a chaise longue, gazing playfully at the viewer.

Reclining Girl

François Boucher

A playful scene of cherubic cupids plotting mischief in a lush, pastel setting.

Cupids in Conspiracy

François Boucher

A lively scene of Venice's Grand Canal with gondolas, the Rialto Bridge, and surrounding ochre and cream buildings under a luminous sky.

A View of the Rialto (North), Venice

Canaletto

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo's 'Time and Truth' features allegorical figures in a dynamic composition.

Time and Truth..

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

A woman leans over an urn, engaging with Christ, who gestures towards himself, surrounded by dramatic light and shadow.

Christ and the Samaritan woman

Adriaen van der Werff

François Boucher's 'Festin de l'empereur de Chine' depicts a lavish banquet scene.

Boucher - Festin de l'empereur de Chine, 1742 vers

François Boucher

Portrait of James Caulfeild, fourth Viscount Charlemont by Pompeo Batoni.

James Caulfeild, fourth Viscount Charlemont (Later first Earl of Charlemont)

Pompeo Batoni

François Boucher's 'Saint John the Baptist' depicts the figure in serene meditation against a rocky backdrop.

Saint John the Baptist

François Boucher

A woman is being abducted by a centaur, with dramatic gestures and swirling fabrics conveying tension and chaos.

The Abduction of Deianira by the Centaur Nessus

Louis-Jean-François Lagrenée

Portrait of Jean-Claude Richard, abbé of Saint-Non by Jean-Honoré Fragonard.

Jean-Claude Richard, abbé of Saint-Non

Jean-Honoré Fragonard

A miniature portrait of an unknown woman with curly hair, rosy cheeks, and blue ribbons in her attire.

Okänd dam

Abraham Daniel

A gentleman in muted olive attire poses with a musket and a dog at his knee against a soft landscape background.

Portrait of a Gentleman as a Hunter

Jean-Marc Nattier

Etching of Dr. Johnson’s House in 8 Bolt Court by John Thomas Smith

Dr. Johnson’s House in 8 Bolt Court, Fleet Street

John Thomas Smith

A detailed view of the Palazzo Ducale and the Riva degli Schiavoni in Venice, showcasing gondoliers and merchants.

Palazzo Ducale and the Riva degli Schiavoni, Venice

Canaletto

Three monks in white habits fervently praying under a stormy sky, with a wooden cross in the background.

Praying Monks

Alessandro Magnasco

A shepherd serenades a girl in a lush pastoral setting, embodying the romantic ideals of the Rococo era.

Pastoral Scene: Shepherd with a Pipe and a Girl

François Boucher

A woman stands with her hands on a vase in this Rococo painting by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo.

The Woman Standing with Hands on a Vase

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

Portrait of John Beresford by Gilbert Stuart, showcasing 18th-century American portraiture.

John Beresford (1738-1805), MP

Gilbert Stuart

Arrival of the French Ambassador in Venice by Canaletto, depicting a grand diplomatic event on the Grand Canal.

Arrival of the French Ambassador in Venice

Canaletto

Portrait of José de Cistué y Coll by Francisco de Goya, showcasing his confidence and status.

José de Cistué y Coll

Francisco de Goya

A bustling scene at the city gate with a monk clutching meat and a crowd of diverse figures.

The Gate of Calais

William Hogarth

A depiction of Piazza del Campidoglio in Rome, showcasing Santa Maria in Aracoeli on the left.

Piazza del Campidoglio, Rome, with Santa Maria in Aracoeli on the Left

Canaletto

A sunlit view of Piazza San Marco with a grand arcade casting deep shadows, groups of people on the pale stone pavement, and the tall campanile under a clear blue sky.

Piazza San Marco:Looking East from the South West Corner

Canaletto

Portrait of Sarah Shippen Lea by Gilbert Stuart.

Sarah Shippen Lea (Mrs. Thomas Lea)

Gilbert Stuart

A woman with a playful gaze gathers flowers, adorned in Rococo fashion with a blue ribbon framing her face against a shaded background.

Portrait of a Woman, Called the Marquise Perrin de Cypierre

Jean-Marc Nattier

A portrait of Cardinal Jean-François Joseph de Rochechouart by Pompeo Batoni.

Portrait of Cardinal Jean-François Joseph de Rochechouart

Pompeo Batoni

A portrait of William Fermor by Pompeo Batoni.

William Fermor

Pompeo Batoni

A historical scene depicting a cup offered to an invalid.

Scene from Ancient History; Cup Offered to an Invalid

Jacques Louis David

A young woman lost in thought while playing a musical instrument, surrounded by soft light and delicate textures.

Allegory of Music

Jean-François de Troy

A poised woman in a red gown with a viola da gamba, framed by powdered hair and a floral ornament.

Anne-Henriette de France

Jean-Marc Nattier

Portrait of a gentleman by George Romney, traditionally identified as Atkinson Grimshaw.

Portrait of a gentleman, traditionally identified as Atkinson Grimshaw

George Romney

A captivating portrait by George Romney showcasing a lady in elegant attire.

Portrait Of A Lady

George Romney

A man in a pale blue-green embroidered suit with a blue sash and star-shaped badge stands holding a letter and document against a dark and architectural background.

José Moñino y Redondo, count de Floridablanca

Francisco de Goya

A fantastical depiction of the Rialto Bridge beside the lagoon, showcasing Canaletto's imaginative rearrangement of Venice.

Capriccio of the Rialto Bridge with the Lagoon Beyond

Canaletto

A portrait of Countess Anna Joachima Danneskiold-Laurvigen by Jens Juel.

Kompositionsudkast til portrættet af grevinde Anna Joachima Danneskiol-Laurvigen, født Ahlefeldt_i sit 74. år

Jens Juel

A caricature of a man in a tricorne hat, showcasing Tiepolo's playful style.

Caricature of a Man Holding a Tricorne, Walking to the Left

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

Louise and her father visit Alexis in prison, ink on paper by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki

Louise en haar vader Johann Ludwig bezoeken Alexis in de gevangenis

Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki

A woman in a long black dress with a white shawl and pink bow stands against a neutral background, holding a closed fan with crossed hands and feet.

The Countess del Carpio, Marquesa de La Solana

Francisco de Goya

A pastoral scene depicting a young shepherd offering flowers to a shepherdess, embodying the Rococo style.

A Pastoral Scene ('L'Aimable Pastorale')

François Boucher

A young peasant woman receives a gift from a shepherd in a lush, idealized countryside.

A Pastoral Scene ('L'Offrande a la Villageoise')

François Boucher

A portrait of a seated man turned towards the left, showcasing Tiepolo's characteristic style.

Seated Man Turned Towards the Left Seen from Below

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

A family portrait featuring the Infante Don Luis and his family by Francisco de Goya.

The Family of the Infante Don Luis

Francisco de Goya

This painting features a vibrant still life of Duke cherries.

Round & Sound, Five Pence a Pound, Duke Cherries

Francis Wheatley

A nymph seated gracefully with flutes in a lush setting.

Seated Nymph with Flutes

François Boucher

A young woman startled awake in a woodland glade, captured in a playful moment by François Boucher.

Evening or The Interrupted Sleep

François Boucher

François Boucher's 'Pastoral with a Couple near a Fountain' depicts a romantic scene in a lush countryside.

Pastoral with a Couple near a Fountain

François Boucher

A central figure gestures dramatically as Lazarus is raised from the tomb, surrounded by shocked onlookers in a chaotic scene.

The Raising of Lazarus

Alessandro Magnasco

A young girl stands barefoot, lifting her skirt in a playful pose.

Standing Girl; barefoot, lifting her skirt

Jean-Antoine Watteau

A wild mountainous landscape with a rider on a pale horse and a distant cart under a vast, unsettled sky.

Mountainous Landscape

Alessandro Magnasco

A caricature of a man carrying a stick, showcasing Tiepolo's playful style.

Caricature of a Man Carrying a Stick, Standing in Profile to the Left

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

A caricature of a man in a wig and tricorne viewed from behind, showcasing Tiepolo's playful style.

Caricature of a Man Wearing a Wig and a Tricorne, Seen from Behind

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

A lush depiction of a dense forest with sunlight filtering through the trees.

The Forest

François Boucher

Portrait of Ann Morley born Barlow by George Romney.

PORTRAIT OF ANN MORLEY BORN BARLOW (C. 1741-1787)

George Romney

Portrait of Bryan Cooke of Owston by George Romney.

Portrait of Bryan Cooke of Owston

George Romney

A young grape gatherer pauses in a vineyard, her basket on her hip, with sunlight illuminating her dress and the ripe fruit in her hands.

The Grape Gatherer

Jean-Honoré Fragonard

Landscape with Ruins, Romanticism, Unknown Artist, depicting crumbling structures amidst lush greenery

Landscape with Ruins

Unknown Artist

Portrait of Mrs. Gabriel Manigault by Gilbert Stuart.

Portrait of Mrs. Gabriel Manigault

Gilbert Stuart

Portrait of Harriet Blanchard by George Romney.

Portrait of Harriet Blanchard

George Romney

Portrait of Infante Luis of Spain by Francisco de Goya, depicting a reflective moment in his study.

portrait of Infante Luis of Spain

Francisco de Goya