Fine Art

19th Century Paintings

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A dramatic seascape depicting a ship struggling against a fierce storm.

Squally Weather

Joseph Mallord William Turner

A lively depiction of a horse race captured in a moment of excitement.

Le galop d’essai

Vittorio Matteo Corcos

Rudolf Ernst's 'Le Marchand de coquillages' captures a vibrant market scene.

Le Marchand de coquillages

Rudolf Ernst

A woman with a red kerchief gazes intently while playing a kantele, surrounded by shadow and light.

Larin Paraske Sings Requiems

Albert Edelfelt

A project for the decoration of the Opéra Garnier by Isidore Pils.

Le triomphe d’Apollon, projet pour le décor de l’opéra Garnier

Isidore Pils

A depiction of a hunting scene by Arnold Peter Weisz-Kubínčan.

Leaving for a Hunt

Arnold Peter Weisz-Kubínčan

Eugenio Lucas Villamil's painting depicts a scene outside a bullring in the rain.

Leaving the Bullring, Rain

Eugenio Lucas Villamil

A portrait of a man with a thoughtful gaze, dressed in a dark suit, with soft light illuminating his face.

Portrait of Adolf Wasenius

Albert Edelfelt

A portrait of a woman holding an umbrella by Albert Anker.

Louise Anker With An Umbrella

Albert Anker

A depiction of Tuscan hunters in a serene landscape.

Les dénicheurs Toscans

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

Odilon Redon's 'Le Vitrail' showcases a vivid interplay of colors and forms.

Le Vitrail

Odilon Redon

A dramatic depiction of two thieves arguing over a donkey, with a turbulent landscape in the background.

Les Voleurs et l'âne

Paul Cézanne

A portrait of a young girl by Franz von Defregger.

Mädchenporträt

Franz von Defregger

William Bouguereau's 'Le voeu À Sainte-Anne-D’auray' depicts a religious scene with vivid colors and detailed figures.

Le voeu À Sainte-Anne-D’auray

William Bouguereau

A man stands holding a coat and suitcase, showcasing a moment of contemplation.

Stående mand der bærer på en overfrakke og en kuffert

Martinus Rørbye

A portrait of a Swedish peasant man by Wilhelm Marstrand.

Stående svensk bondekarl

Wilhelm Marstrand

Gustave Courbet's 'Standing Female Nude' presents a striking portrayal of the female form.

Standing Female Nude

Gustave Courbet

Portrait of Mademoiselle de Fitz-James by Henri Fantin-Latour.

Mademoiselle de Fitz-James

Henri Fantin-Latour

A woman elegantly dressed in a gown leaves a masked ball, capturing a moment of intrigue.

Leaving the Masked Ball

Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta

A standing figure of a man with a staff by Honoré Daumier.

Standing Figure of a Man with a Staff

Honoré Daumier

Franz von Stuck's 'Standing Nude' captures the human form with a focus on sensuality and form.

Standing nude

Franz von Stuck

A woman in traditional Moroccan attire stands gracefully, showcasing the beauty of cultural attire.

Standing Woman in Moroccan Costume

Eugène Delacroix

A standing woman gazes upwards, seen from the back in a realistic style.

Stehende Frau, emporblickend, vom Rücken gesehen

Jean-François Millet

Steltvogels. roofvogels. zangvogels by Emrik & Binger

Steltvogels. roofvogels. zangvogels

Emrik & Binger

Steltvogels. roofvogels. zangvogels by Emrik & Binger

Steltvogels. roofvogels. zangvogels

Emrik & Binger

A hazy industrial scene of the harbor at Antwerp with steamers and cranes under a muted sky.

The Harbor at Antwerp by

Albert Charles Lebourg

A portrait of Léontine reading, showcasing Renoir's signature brushwork.

Léontine Lisant

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A dimly lit still life featuring a jar, a glass, and scattered objects on a crumpled cloth.

Still Lfe with Jar

Augustin Théodule Ribot

Voor het plakboek-Catchpenny print-SMC K 0093 by Emrik & Binger

Voor het plakboek-Catchpenny print-SMC K 0093

Emrik & Binger

Henri Fantin-Latour's 'Still Life of White Roses' captures the delicate beauty of flowers.

Still Life of White Roses

Henri Fantin-Latour

A game bag, a ceramic jug, a lemon, and rolls on a white cloth illuminated by a shaft of light.

Still life - The Game bag

Augustin Théodule Ribot

A still life painting featuring apples by Gustave Courbet.

Still Life with Apples

Gustave Courbet

A vibrant still life featuring a bouquet of flowers and a fan.

Still Life with Bouquet and Fan

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A cracked egg with golden yolk on a dark tabletop, surrounded by a jug, glass, lemon, and red pot.

Still life with eggs

Augustin Théodule Ribot

Portrait of Mrs. William Bonham by William Bonnell, oil on panel

Mrs. William Bonham (Ann Warford)

William Bonnell

A male nude study by Pascal-Adolphe-Jean Dagnan-Bouveret showcasing the human form.

Male Nude Study

Pascal-Adolphe-Jean Dagnan-Bouveret

A pair of fried eggs and a heavy earthenware jug illuminated by a shaft of light.

Still life with fried eggs

Augustin Théodule Ribot

A still life painting featuring a white dish filled with apples and pears.

Still Life with Fruit Dish

Paul Cézanne

A still life featuring clustered sea urchins spilling from a basket against a dark, textured background.

Still life with sea urchins

Adolphe Monticelli

A vivid lobster and fish on a dark canvas, with a half-peeled onion, showcasing detailed textures.

Stilleven met vissen en een kreeft

Augustin Théodule Ribot

A still life painting featuring old wine and bread.

Stillleben; Alter Wein und Brot

Albert Anker

A still life painting featuring a pheasant and a snipe by Carl Spitzweg.

Stillleben mit Fasan und Schnepfe

Carl Spitzweg

This painting depicts Maria as the Queen of Heaven, surrounded by celestial elements.

Maria als Himmelskönigin

Hans Thoma

Franz von Defregger's 'Männerkopf' is a striking portrait showcasing a male figure.

Männerkopf

Franz von Defregger

A portrait of a young woman named Marguerite by Hugues Merle.

Marguerite

Hugues Merle

Portrait of Mary Newton Foote Henderson by Jean-Joseph-Benjamin Constant.

Mary Newton Foote Henderson

Jean-Joseph-Benjamin Constant

A depiction of a character drinking from a dipper, showcasing traditional Japanese art.

Mashira no Denji Drinking from a Dipper

Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

A tender depiction of maternal love between a mother and child.

Maternal Affection

Émile Munier

A charming scene of a girl with a basket and a boy with a rope.

Meisje met een mand en jongen met een touw

Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst

Ferdinand Keller's painting features a detailed study of dead parrots and other birds.

Studie erlegter Papageien und anderer Vögel

Ferdinand Keller

A woman from Ukraine with a bowed head, softly illuminated against a dark background, conveying a sense of contemplation.

Studie van een vrouw uit Oekraïne

Augustin Théodule Ribot

This artwork by Adolf Schrödter showcases intricate watercolor techniques.

Studien zur Aquarell-Malerei Pl.04

Adolf Schrödter

Adolf Schrödter's *Studien zur Aquarell-Malerei Pl.08* showcases intricate watercolor techniques.

Studien zur Aquarell-Malerei Pl.08

Adolf Schrödter

A watercolor study by Adolf Schrödter showcasing intricate details.

Studien zur Aquarell-Malerei Pl.11

Adolf Schrödter

This artwork showcases the intricate techniques of watercolor painting.

Studien zur Aquarell-Malerei Pl.15

Adolf Schrödter

Adolf Schrödter's *Studien zur Aquarell-Malerei Pl.20* showcases intricate watercolor techniques.

Studien zur Aquarell-Malerei Pl.20

Adolf Schrödter

A serene view of a river winding through a town, with a bridge reflected in the water under a cloudy sky.

View of Pont-du-Chateau

Albert Charles Lebourg

This painting features studies related to Christopher Columbus by Eugène Delacroix.

Studies for Christopher Columbus

Eugène Delacroix

Henri Fantin-Latour's 'Studies of Female Nudes' showcases the beauty of the human form.

Studies of Female Nudes

Henri Fantin-Latour

A portrait of a woman named Miss Setua, reflecting cultural influences from India.

Miss Setua. From the journey to India

Jan Ciągliński

A portrait of Miyoshiya Shunzan and Iwami Jūtarō by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi.

Miyoshiya Shunzan and Iwami Jūtarō

Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

A raccoon crouches on a branch, its gaze intense and aware, with a white background emphasizing its features.

Raccoon

John James Audubon

A portrait of a boy by Józef Simmler, showcasing detailed facial features and expression.

Studium głowy chłopca

Józef Simmler

This painting depicts a thoughtful allegory of science by Jean-Léon Gérôme.

Study for an Allegory of Science

Jean-Léon Gérôme

Study for King Candaules by Jean-Léon Gérôme depicts a historical scene with intricate details.

Study for King Candaules

Jean-Léon Gérôme

A study by Jean-Léon Gérôme depicting an allegorical figure representing art.

Study for the Allegorical Figure of Art

Jean-Léon Gérôme

A study by John Singer Sargent depicting the coming of the Americans.

Study for ‘The Coming of the Americans’

John Singer Sargent

John Frederick Lewis's 'Study for ‘The Pipe Bearer’' showcases intricate details and vibrant colors.

Study for ‘The Pipe Bearer’

John Frederick Lewis

A historical painting depicting a significant moment in Spanish history.

Study For The Proclamation Of Don Carlos

John Frederick Lewis

A poised princess in regal attire, her gaze turned away, with a swirling dragon in the background.

Study for "Portrait of Princess Marie Amélie Françoise Hélène of Danmark, née princess of Orléans (1865-1909)"

Albert Edelfelt

Thomas Eakins' study for a sculpture, featuring William Rush at work.

Study for ‘William Rush Carving His Allegorical Figure of the Schuylkill River’

Thomas Eakins

Study for Woman Churning Butter depicts a rural scene with a woman engaged in a traditional task.

Study for Woman Churning Butter

Jean-François Millet

A painting depicting a journey to Constantinople by Jan Ciągliński.

Study. From the journey to Constantinople

Jan Ciągliński

A portrait of Léon Goujon in a sailor suit, painted by Pierre-Auguste Renoir in 1885.

Léon Goujon in Sailor-Suit

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Three figures gathered around a piano, illuminated by a warm lamp in a cozy room.

Au piano

Albert Edelfelt

Portrait of Casimir Laurin by Carl Larsson.

‘Murre’. Portrait of Casimir Laurin

Carl Larsson

Three boys at the water's edge rigging a model ship, with real ships in the background.

Shipbuilders

Albert Edelfelt

Henri Fantin-Latour's portrait of his wife, Victoria Dubourg, showcases intimate realism.

Study of a Portrait of Victoria Dubourg, the Artist’s Wife

Henri Fantin-Latour

Study of a Woman’s Head by William Bouguereau showcases exquisite detail and realism.

Study Of A Woman’s Head

William Bouguereau

Eastman Johnson's 'Negro Boy' captures a young boy in a thoughtful pose.

Negro Boy

Eastman Johnson

A depiction of Roman soldiers in an interior setting.

Study of an Interior Scene, with Roman Soldiers

Robert Smirke

A study featuring a cluster of heads with varying expressions and angles.

Study of Heads (Étude de têtes)

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A tall-masted ship beside a bustling quay in Rouen, with a small steamboat and a vibrant sky.

Dans le port de Rouen

Albert Charles Lebourg

Zangvogels by Emrik & Binger

Zangvogels

Emrik & Binger

A luminous seam of golden light breaks through dusk, illuminating a distant hill and trees, with a solitary figure in the foreground.

Sturzacker

Caspar David Friedrich

A still life painting featuring a sugar bowl, goblet, spoon, and knife.

Sucrier, gobelet, cuillère et couteau

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

A captivating depiction of an odalisque by Tito Conti.

Odalisque

Tito Conti

Thomas Eakins' 'The Chess Players' captures a moment of intense concentration.

The Chess Players

Thomas Eakins

Frederick the Great stands with a flute, surrounded by court members in a warmly lit room adorned with a chandelier.

Frederick the Great Playing the Flute at Sanssouci

Adolph von Menzel

An elderly man rests in a serene setting, embodying the essence of everyday life.

Old Man Taking A Rest

Albert Anker