Fine Art

19th Century Paintings

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A vast mountain landscape featuring the snow-capped Jungfrau, with grazing cattle in the foreground.

The Jungfrau

August Becker

A serene view of the Valley of the Dee, with a pale blue river, hills in haze, and wild heather framing the foreground.

The Valley of the Dee above Braemar

August Becker

A serene landscape featuring a lake in Telemark with trees illuminated by the setting sun and distant mountains in the background.

Lake in Telemark

August Cappelen

A portrait of Petronella Cornelia Rømeling by Jens Juel.

Portræt af Petronella Cornelia Rømeling

Jens Juel

A cluster of trees rises against a vast sky, with dense foliage and a soft haze of distant hills in the background.

Study of Trees

August Cappelen

A solitary pine tree stands amidst a decaying forest, surrounded by toppled trunks and mossy boulders under a golden sunset.

Decaying forest

August Cappelen

A solitary pine tree stands above a rugged landscape of rocks and shadows.

Rocky Landscape with Pinetreees

August Cappelen

A detailed study of coltsfoot leaves pressing forward among rounded stones.

Coltsfoot, Ulvik

August Cappelen

A detailed depiction of ancient stones with a focus on their textures and forms, surrounded by sparse grass.

Stones at Jonstølen near Ulvik

August Cappelen

A pair of skeletal trees with twisted limbs and stripped bark dominate the foreground against a hazy background of faint living trees.

Dying Trees

August Cappelen

A woman leans over a table with a simple meal, while three shadowed figures wait in the background.

Laying the Table

August Eiebakke

A serene landscape featuring a lake shrouded in fog, with trees partially visible on a wooded hill and a pale sky reflected on the water.

Lake in Fog

August Cappelen

A serene landscape painting by Gustave Courbet showcasing nature's beauty.

La Clairière

Gustave Courbet

A serene forest scene featuring red deer in a sunlit clearing, surrounded by lush greenery.

Rotwild im Wald

August Friedrich Kessler

Eugène Delacroix's 'Portrait of a Woman in a Blue Turban' showcases a woman adorned in a striking blue turban.

Portrait of a Woman in a Blue Turban

Eugène Delacroix

A young fisherman gazes directly, his weathered hat and sunburned cheeks reflecting a life spent at sea.

Head of a Young Fisherman. Study

August Hagborg

A serene landscape featuring a distant castle ruin on a ridge, surrounded by meadows and budding trees under a spring sky.

Utsikt mot borgruinen Gutenstein ved Wien

August Heinrich

A self-portrait of a young man with a confident gaze, illuminated by direct light against a dark background.

Självporträtt

August Jernberg

A rugged stone structure clings to the rocks of Capri, surrounded by deep shadows and a vibrant sea.

Krajina na Capri

August Ignaz Grosz

A man cradles an infant with a bottle, surrounded by a cozy domestic setting.

Farfar

August Jernberg

A single mound rises in the half-light against a shifting sky, capturing the atmosphere of dusk.

Illustrasjon til Holger Drachmanns "Elverkongen" i "Troldtøj", København 1889-

August Jerndorff

A hunched figure leans over a prone body, illuminated by a glowing throat in a shadowy setting.

"Og dybere bøjede Heksen sig ned over den hvide hals..."

August Jerndorff

A serene landscape showing Roskilde Fjord at dusk, viewed from a window near a cathedral.

Saint John's Eve at Roskilde Fjord, seen from a window near the cathedral.

August Jerndorff

A portrait of architect Thorvald Bindesbøll seated in a northern forest, gazing thoughtfully with a serene expression.

Arkitekten Thorvald Bindesbøll i en granskov på Kullen

August Jerndorff

A coastal scene depicting a shoreline under soft light, with foliage in the foreground and a sailboat on the horizon.

Coastal scene from Marselisborg

August Jerndorff

A tranquil landscape featuring a traveler’s red cap beneath sunlit trees, with a view of the sea and distant mountains.

Landscape near Smyrna

August Löffler

Portrait de Rapha Maître II by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, depicting a contemplative man in soft light.

Portrait de Rapha Maître II

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Portrait of Madame Gonse by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres showcases a refined depiction of a woman.

Portrait of Madame Gonse

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

A woman in a white dress stands against a lush landscape.

Dame in weißem Kleid vor einer Wienerwaldlandschaft

Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller

A ship leans into the wind under a moonlit sky, with waves reflecting the moon's light.

Storm at Sea on a Moonlit Night

Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky

Camille Pissarro's 'Faneuses d’Eragny' captures rural life with vibrant colors and dynamic brushwork.

Faneuses d’Eragny

Camille Pissarro

Vasily Vereshchagin's 'After a success' captures a moment of triumph in a historical context.

After a success

Vasily Vereshchagin

A ship sails towards a misty coast, with waves foaming in the foreground and the city of Trebizond visible in the distance.

Trebizond from the sea

Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky

A flock of sheep is driven towards the sea by two herders amidst mist and spray.

Sheep driven by the storm into the sea.

Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky

A ship anchored off the Crimean coast with an ox-drawn cart at the water's edge under a hazy sunset.

Loading Provisions off the Crimean Coast

Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky

A luminous moon casts a path over the Black Sea, illuminating a ship and a cypress tree against a darkened landscape.

Moonlit night in Crimea

Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky

A spectral ship looms in moonlit waters, surrounded by restless waves and faint figures on deck.

Night. The Tragedy at the Sea of Marmara

Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky

A serene English countryside scene with cows grazing and swans gliding on a river under a wide, cloud-filled sky.

Wivenhoe Park

John Constable

A heavy wooden cart half-submerged in shallow water, with horses resting and a man gazing ahead under a cloudy sky.

The Hay Wain

John Constable

A winding river leads to a cottage under trees and clouds, depicting a serene rural landscape.

Valley Farm

John Constable

Three women and a child in prayer before a Madonna and Child statue in a rural setting.

Prière à la Madone

Auguste Delacroix

A serene view of Place du Tertre with bare trees and quiet buildings under a cool light.

Place du Tertre

Auguste Delâtre

Portrait of Alfred Potocki by Jan Matejko, showcasing a dignified statesman.

Portrait of Alfred Potocki

Jan Matejko

A laundress stands by the water's edge, immersed in her work.

Laundress by the Water’s Edge

Daniel Ridgway Knight

A whimsical depiction of Pierrot in a courtroom setting.

Trial of Pierrot

Jehan Georges Vibert

A depiction of women bathing in a serene setting.

Le Bain des femmes

Jean-Léon Gérôme

A captivating genre scene by Vittorio Reggianini depicting a lively gathering.

An Amusing Chapter

Vittorio Reggianini

Francisco de Goya's painting 'Será lo mismo' captures a poignant moment in a genre scene.

Será lo mismo

Francisco de Goya

Adolf Schrödter's 'Triumph des Königs Wein' depicts a vibrant allegorical scene celebrating wine.

Triumph des Königs Wein, 9. Bild

Adolf Schrödter

A detailed portrait of an Armenian priest by Horace Vernet.

Portrait Of An Armenian Priest

Horace Vernet

A genre scene depicting a preacher's audition.

Le choix d’un prédicateur (The audition)

Jehan Georges Vibert

A young girl in a red headscarf is focused on tending cherry blossoms, surrounded by soft greens and creams.

Young Girl with Cherry Blossom

James McNeill Whistler

A vast expanse of muted greens and browns under a pale blue and rose sky, evoking a sense of calm and contemplation.

The Plains

Auguste Emmanuel Pointelin

A detailed portrait of an officer by Gyula Benczúr.

Portrait of an Officer

Gyula Benczúr

This painting depicts a dramatic scene at Golgotha with figures and a somber atmosphere.

Golgotha

Jan Ciągliński

A seated woman with dark hair adorned with pink and cream roses wears an off-the-shoulder black velvet dress and pearl necklace, holding a closed fan.

Madame Moitessier

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

This artwork depicts a dramatic scene of police arresting two women on horseback.

Police Arresting the Geisha Oharu and Okin for Injuring an Old Man While Galloping on Horseback

Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

A portrait of Szymon Darowski by Jan Matejko, showcasing a thoughtful young man in a dark suit.

Portrait of Szymon Darowski

Jan Matejko

Henri Fantin-Latour's 'La muse' captures a serene moment with a female figure.

La muse

Henri Fantin-Latour

A seated peasant woman in a rural setting, painted by Camille Pissarro.

Paysanne accroupie

Camille Pissarro

A portrait of a woman with a melancholic expression, surrounded by dark hues.

Annabel Lee

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A luminous Impressionist painting showing Rouen Cathedral’s Gothic façade in soft blue, violet, yellow, and peach tones with visible brushstrokes.

Rouen Cathedral

Claude Monet

Henri Fantin-Latour's 'Lilas' features a stunning arrangement of lilacs in a vase.

Lilas

Henri Fantin-Latour

A portrait of Alexander Arnold Hannay, depicted in soft brushwork and a haze of shadow and ochre.

Alexander Arnold Hannay

James McNeill Whistler

A captivating woodblock print by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi depicting a courtesan.

Mage o naosu yūjo

Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Portrait of Ela with a basket by Hans Thoma showcases a young girl in a natural setting.

Portrait of Ela with a basket

Hans Thoma

A pale, wide-eyed child is caught between a bearded man and an older woman in a dimly lit interior.

Åke och Grima finner Aslög

August Malmström

A captivating painting depicting a dog and a fox in a Turkish setting.

Turkish Dog-Fox

Charles Hamilton Smith

Portrait of Diaz Albertini by Giovanni Boldini showcases a stylish figure in a vibrant setting.

Portrait Of Diaz Albertini

Giovanni Boldini

Portrait of Mr. William Ferguson of Raith by Sir Henry Raeburn.

Portrait of Mr. William Ferguson of Raith

Sir Henry Raeburn

Henri Rivière's '1er et 2ème essais d’aveugle' explores themes of perception and blindness.

1er et 2ème essais d’aveugle (Buis-les-Baronnies)

Henri Rivière

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's 'Aux Ambassadeurs' captures the lively atmosphere of a Parisian cabaret.

Aux Ambassadeurs

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

Two elders with flowing beards in a dim hall, resting on axes, conveying a moment of gravity and alliance.

King Bele and Thorsten Vikingsson

August Malmström

Portrait of Francisco Goya, a prominent Spanish painter.

Francisco Goya y Lucientes, Pintor (Francisco Goya y Lucientes, painter)

Francisco de Goya

A study of a dead horse, showcasing the raw anatomy and textures of the animal's body.

Géricault - Etude de cheval mort, 1823, Inv.

Théodore Géricault

Portrait of Marcellin Desboutin by Édouard Manet, depicting the artist's friend in a casual pose.

Portrait of Marcellin Desboutin

Édouard Manet

Portrait of Félix Colón de Larriátegui by Francisco de Goya.

Portrait of Félix Colón de Larriátegui

Francisco de Goya

Thomas Sully's painting 'Lady with a Harp – Eliza Ridgely' captures a woman elegantly posed with a harp.

Lady with a Harp – Eliza Ridgely

Thomas Sully

This painting depicts a woman and an officer in a romantic setting.

Maja and an officer

Francisco de Goya

A portrait of Gabrielle Cot by William Bouguereau, showcasing the artist's signature realism.

Portrait Of Gabrielle Cot

William Bouguereau

A man in a richly decorated black coat with gold embroidery and a red waistcoat sits upright in a red and gold chair against a dark brown background.

Portrait of José Antonio Marqués de Caballero

Francisco de Goya

This painting is a portrait of Gejza Bencúr by Gyula Benczúr.

Portrait of Gejza Bencúr.

Gyula Benczúr

A painting by William Bouguereau depicting a saintly woman.

Ètude de sainte femme

William Bouguereau

A painting by Vasily Vereshchagin depicting a historical scene.

Spying out

Vasily Vereshchagin

Study of a Brown-Black Horse Tethered to a Wall by Eugène Delacroix.

Study of a Brown-Black Horse Tethered to a Wall

Eugène Delacroix

A preparatory study of figures for Seurat's La Grande Jatte, showcasing meticulous detail and composition.

Study of Figures for La Grande Jatte

Georges Seurat

William Bouguereau's 'Compassion' portrays a tender moment of care and empathy.

Compassion

William Bouguereau

A depiction of an African hunter by Horace Vernet showcasing vibrant colors and intricate details.

African Hunter (Chasseur Africain)

Horace Vernet

A vibrant depiction of a café-concert scene by Jules Chéret.

Café-concert des Ambassadeurs. Stewart et H. Dare

Jules Chéret

A painting depicting a couple in a domestic setting.

Come along, dear…

Honoré Daumier