The Daughters of Edward Darley Boit (1882 CE)
This large-scale portrait of four young daughters in a dimly lit Parisian interior captivates viewers with its unconventional composition, masterful use of light, and psychological depth.
Portraiture
Artworks focused on depicting individuals, capturing their likeness and essence. This category spans historical portraits that reveal identity, status, and personality through the artist’s lens.
Luncheon of the Boating Party (1881 CE)
Renoir’s choice of the Maison Fournaise was deliberate, as the restaurant was a popular spot for artists and bohemians, reflecting the lively social scene of the time at a boating party.
The Ponderer (1929 CE)
The ponderer is an oil-on-canvas painting from 1929, portraying a contemplative figure steeped in rural Finnish introspection, showcasing Lampi’s bold expressionism and psychological depth.
Ugly Girl (1933)
An oil-on-plywood painting from 1933, depicting a raw, realistic portrait of an "ugly girl" from Liminka, measuring 47 cm x 39 cm, reflecting Finnish realism and emotional depth.
Portrait of a Woman, Frontal View (1920-1924 CE)
A minimalist portrait of a woman from 1920–1924, depicting an anonymous woman facing forward, using pencil, black ink, and white gouache on paper, measuring 16 cm x 14 cm, reflecting quiet emotion and introspection.
Portrait of a Laren Peasant Woman Named Lysemeut (1916 CE)
A drawing from 1916, depicting a rural woman from Laren named Lysemeut reflecting rural Dutch life.
Torso of Amenpayom (200-100 BCE)
A granodiorite torso from 200–100 BCE, depicting Amenpayom in a striding pose, carved with polished musculature and a back pillar.
Head of Amenhotep III Wearing the Blue Crown (1391-1353 BCE)
A granodiorite head from c. 1391–1353 BC, showing Amenhotep III with a textured blue crown, sculpted with polished facial features.
Portrait Head of Emperor Vespasian, Recut from Head of Nero (64-79 CE)
A marble head from 64–79 CE, showing Emperor Vespasian’s features, reworked from a Nero portrait with altered hair and facial details.
Portrait Bust of the Empress Claudia Octavia (50-70 CE)
A marble bust from 50–70 CE, depicting Claudia Octavia with intricate coiffure, carved with detailed hair and stola.
Head of Alexander the Great (200-300 BCE)
Carved between 300 and 200 BCE, this marble head presents Alexander the great with his signature hairstyle and a tilted gaze, capturing his youthful image.