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18th Century Paintings

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A vibrant depiction of the Molo in Venice, showcasing bustling activity and architectural beauty.

View of the Molo, Venice

Canaletto

A vibrant depiction of Venice featuring the Doge's Palace and the Riva degli Schiavoni.

Venice: The Doge's Palace and the Riva degli Schiavoni

Canaletto

A sunlit courtyard with marble statues, a red cloak, and human figures amidst grand architectural details.

Courtyard of an Ancient Palace

Antonio Joli

A view of Venice featuring the Punta della Dogana and San Giorgio Maggiore.

Venice: The Punta della Dogana and San Giorgio Maggiore

Canaletto

A young shepherd offers a flower to a coy shepherdess in a sunlit glade.

The Gallant Shepherd

François Boucher

A lady in a light dress stands between two gentlemen in a lush garden setting.

A Lady and Two Gentlemen

Jean-Antoine Watteau

A detailed view of the Doge's Palace in Venice, showcasing its intricate architecture and vibrant city life.

View of Venice, Doge's Palace

Canaletto

A detailed view of the Grand Canal in Venice featuring the Rialto Bridge.

Venice: The Grand Canal, with the Rialto Bridge from the South

Canaletto

A lively scene from a Parisian cabaret with revelers toasting and enjoying their time.

"Le Cabaret"

Jean-Honoré Fragonard

A portrait of a seated woman by Angelica Kauffmann.

Seated Woman, Le Blanc 20

Angelica Kauffmann

Portrait of Thomas Fortescue by Pompeo Batoni showcases a refined Rococo style.

Portrait of Thomas Fortescue

Pompeo Batoni

A detailed view of Warwick Castle's East Front from the Outer Court, showcasing its grandeur.

Warwick Castle, East Front from the Outer Court

Canaletto

A young man in traditional majo attire lounges with a guitar, exuding a relaxed yet alert demeanor.

Majo with a Guitar

Francisco de Goya

A depiction of a sacrificial scene to the god Pan, featuring robed figures and a young goat.

The Sacrifice to Pan

Francisco de Goya

A woman is seen embroidering in a serene interior setting.

The Embroiderer

Jean Siméon Chardin

A soldier and a lady engage in a moment of intimate conversation, with a letter on the table between them.

The soldier and the lady

Francisco de Goya

A serene Venetian landscape featuring a lake with reflections of buildings and trees under a pale blue and gold sky.

Venetian Landscape with Lake

Antonio Diziani

A seated figure with a turned head and raised arm, depicted in a dynamic pose.

Seated figure with head turned to the left and right arm raised, seen from below

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

A young woman leans over a keyboard instrument in a lively domestic scene.

Music

Jean-Honoré Fragonard

A young woman reaches for a palette in a playful parlor game, surrounded by elegantly dressed onlookers.

Le Jeu de la palette

Jean-Honoré Fragonard

A young woman receives music lessons from her tutor in an intimate Rococo setting.

The music lesson

François Boucher

A young girl leans on a window ledge, gazing dreamily outside.

Young Girl Leaning on a Window Ledge

Jean-Honoré Fragonard

A young girl cradles a marmot, gazing at the viewer with a shy smile.

Young Girl with a Marmot

Jean-Honoré Fragonard

A young woman deeply focused on her studies, illuminated by soft golden light.

L’Étude

Jean-Honoré Fragonard

A painting by Jean-Antoine Watteau depicting three women in a serene setting.

Studies of Three Women

Jean-Antoine Watteau

Adoration of the Shepherds by Jean-Honoré Fragonard depicts shepherds in awe of the newborn Christ.

Adoration of the Shepherds

Jean-Honoré Fragonard

Study for ‘Portrait of an Indian’ by Anne Louis Girodet-Trioson showcases a detailed representation of an Indian figure.

Study for ‘Portrait of an Indian’

Anne Louis Girodet-Trioson

A depiction of Westminster Bridge with the Lord Mayor's Procession on the Thames.

Westminster Bridge from the North with the Lord Mayor's Procession

Canaletto

A young woman on a white bull is swept from the shore, surrounded by alarmed companions and a cherub pulling a garland.

The Abduction of Europa

Jean-François de Troy

A panoramic view of Naples from the southeast, showcasing the bay, city, and ships.

Ansicht von Neapel von Südosten

Antonio Joli

A portrait of a lady standing, showcasing George Romney's elegant style.

Study of a Lady Standing

George Romney

François Boucher's 'Sylvia Saved by Amintas' depicts a romantic pastoral scene.

Sylvia Saved by Amintas

François Boucher

This painting features a reclining female nude in a soft, delicate style.

Study of a Reclining Female Nude

Charles-Antoine Coypel

Flower and Bird Illustrations on silk by Kano Tsunenobu

Flower and Bird Illustrations (Kachō emakimono)

Kano Tsunenobu

A sweeping view of Buckingham Palaces with a winding drive, a carriage, and riders under an expansive sky.

Buckingham Palaces

Adriaen van Diest

A seated man depicted in a soft, naturalistic style.

Study of a Seated Man

Jean Siméon Chardin

A portrait of a woman turned left by Charles-Antoine Coypel.

Study of a Woman (Rodugune) Turned toward the Left

Charles-Antoine Coypel

A portrait of Charlotte, Mrs. Thomas Raikes, by George Romney.

Charlotte, Mrs Thomas Raikes

George Romney

A charming scene of figures in silk costumes fishing by a tranquil pond.

Chinese Fishing

François Boucher

A dynamic depiction of bamboo by Katsushika Hokusai, showcasing strength and flexibility.

Bamboo

Katsushika Hokusai

Portrait of Mary Harrison Eliot, oil on panel by Gilbert Stuart

Mary Harrison Eliot (1788-1846)

Gilbert Stuart

A vibrant depiction of a regatta on the Grand Canal in Venice, showcasing gondoliers and spectators.

A Regatta on the Grand Canal

Canaletto

A chaotic scene of card players fighting in a dimly lit interior, with scattered cards and startled onlookers.

Card-Players Fighting

Adriaen van Ostade

Four peasants in a barn, illuminated by dusty light, with one man smoking a pipe and others gathered around a table.

Four Peasants in a Barn

Adriaen van Ostade

A playful scene of cherubs catching birds amidst clouds and foliage.

Bird-Catching Cherubs

François Boucher

Two young shepherds share secrets under a tree in a pastoral setting.

Les Confidences Pastorales

François Boucher

A scene depicting noblemen hunting with a decoy bird in a marshland.

Hunting with a decoy

Francisco de Goya

Portrait of Jonathan Belcher, oil on canvas by Thomas Hudson

Jonathan Belcher (1681/82-1757)

Thomas Hudson

Portrait of George Whitefield, oil on canvas by Joseph Badger

George Whitefield (1714-1770)

Joseph Badger

A portrait of a woman in a white coif, showcasing the elegance of Rococo style.

La Coiffe blanche

Nicolas Bernard Lépicié

A lady pauses mid-action, holding a garland of flowers, with a confident gaze and a hint of a smile.

Portrait of a Lady

Jean-Marc Nattier

Francesco Guardi's painting depicts a serene lagoon scene with figures and classical architecture.

Capriccio with Figures by a Lagoon, a Ruined Arch, and a Temple Beyond

Francesco Guardi

Portrait of Suzanne Le Peletier De Saint-Fargeau by Jacques Louis David.

Suzanne Le Peletier De Saint-Fargeau

Jacques Louis David

A capriccio painting depicting imagined ruins of ancient Rome.

Rome: Capriccio with Ruins Based on the Forum

Canaletto

A standing figure in traditional attire holding a rod, showcasing Tiepolo's Rococo style.

A Standing Oriental Holding a Rod

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

Portrait of Tadea Arias de Enríquez by Francisco de Goya, showcasing her elegance and status.

Tadea Arias de Enríquez

Francisco de Goya

Architecture of German cities Pl.41, Baroque style by Unknown Artist

Architecture of German cities Pl.41

Unknown Artist

A vibrant depiction of the Grand Canal in Venice featuring the Rialto Bridge.

The Grand Canal in Venice with the Rialto Bridge

Canaletto

Portrait of a woman traditionally identified as Margaret Stuart, Lady Hippisley by Pompeo Batoni.

Portrait Of A Woman, Traditionally Identified As Margaret Stuart, Lady Hippisley

Pompeo Batoni

Portrait of a Gentleman by Jean-Honoré Fragonard, showcasing a poised gentleman in introspection.

Portrait of a Gentleman

Jean-Honoré Fragonard

Portrait of Samuel Johnson, oil on canvas by Sir Joshua Reynolds

Samuel Johnson (1709-1784)

Sir Joshua Reynolds

Portrait of a woman with a direct gaze, painted by Sir Henry Raeburn.

Mrs. Macdowall

Sir Henry Raeburn

A portrait of a gentleman by George Romney.

Portrait of a gentleman

George Romney

A chaotic scene depicting a lion hunt with riders, hounds, and lions in a dramatic struggle.

The Lion Hunt

Jean-François de Troy

A man reaches for a woman's wrist as she gazes at him with a mix of resistance and intrigue, surrounded by a luxurious interior.

The Garter

Jean-François de Troy

A painting depicting Westminster Bridge under repair, showcasing scaffolding and workers.

London: Westminster Bridge under Repair from the North

Canaletto

A golden-haired muse holds a lyre, inviting the viewer into the world of inspiration amidst flowing fabrics and scattered scrolls.

Allegory of Poetry

Jean-François de Troy

A man leans in towards a woman in an elaborate gown, set against a lush pink backdrop, with a small dog at their feet.

The Declaration of Love

Jean-François de Troy

Bacchus gently crowns Ariadne with a diadem under a starry sky, embodying intimacy and transformation.

de Bacchus et Ariane

Jean-François de Troy

A young woman in a pale silk gown reclines in a chair, surrounded by attendants adjusting her hair and attire in a candlelit room.

Before the Ball

Jean-François de Troy

A reclining woman draped in ochre cloth, lost in reverie against a cool sky.

Nîmes,Beaux Arts181

Jean-François de Troy

A vibrant depiction of Greenwich from the River Thames, showcasing boats and the Royal Hospital for Seamen.

A View of Greenwich from the River

Canaletto

A dramatic scene with a central woman in white and gold garments, surrounded by armored bodies and fantastical beasts under a stormy sky.

Lille PdBA de troy armide desarme

Jean-François de Troy

Three men engaged in silent conversation, each displaying different expressions of thought and tension.

Study of Three Figures

Jean-François de Troy

A young woman in a garden alcove exchanges a conspiratorial glance with a sentinel.

Love the Sentinel

Jean-Honoré Fragonard

Portrait of Louis-Marie, Vicomte de Noailles by Gilbert Stuart.

Louis-Marie, Vicomte de Noailles

Gilbert Stuart

A hero triumphantly holds a glowing golden fleece amidst a chaotic scene with a fallen serpent and swirling bodies.

The Capture of the Golden Fleece

Jean-François de Troy

A playful depiction of Cupid as a masked trickster in a jester's cap.

Love as Folly

Jean-Honoré Fragonard

Portrait of Dorothy Murray, oil on canvas by John Singleton Copley

Dorothy Murray (1743-1811)

John Singleton Copley

A luxurious Angora cat lounging on a velvet cushion, showcasing its silky fur and elegant pose.

The Angora Cat

Jean-Honoré Fragonard

A serene estuary scene with ships and figures under a golden sky.

Estuary with Harbour

Adrien Manglard

A bustling Mediterranean harbor scene with merchants, women tending to nets, and a camel among crates.

Mediterranean Harbour Scene

Adrien Manglard

Figures huddle on a rocky shore, gesturing towards a shipwreck in stormy seas under a dramatic sky.

A Shipwreck in Stormy Seas

Adrien Manglard

Lot and his daughters are depicted in an intimate and tense moment, illuminated by a golden glow against a rocky background.

Lot and His Daughters

Jean-François de Troy

Portrait of André-Antoine Bernard by Jacques Louis David.

Portrait of André-Antoine Bernard, called Bernard de Saintes

Jacques Louis David

A detailed view of the Colosseum and Arch of Constantine in Rome, showcasing their grandeur and surrounding life.

The Colosseum and Arch of Constantine, Rome

Canaletto

The Judgment of Paris featuring three goddesses and Paris with a golden apple.

(Agen) Le jugement de Pâris - Jean-François de Troy - Joconde00870001071 - Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Agen

Jean-François de Troy

Two women recline by a wooded pool with three winged children nearby, set in a shadowy forest with blue and pink draperies.

Diana a Callisto

François Boucher

Eve offers the forbidden fruit to Adam, illuminated by golden light amidst shadowed foliage.

Adam and Eve

Jean-François de Troy

Bathsheba sits in a luxurious bath surrounded by attendants, draped in blue and white fabric.

Bathsheba at her Bath

Jean-François de Troy