1890s Art

A stunning large scale oil painting on canvas of a beautiful woman. Here, the artist has given us a traditional portrait of a young woman, she has brown eyes and dark hair. Exquisi...

Antique French portrait oil painting of a woman wearing a beret dated 1894 and signed in the bottom right (unreadable). This charming and unusual portrait is from the Art Nouveau pe...

Louis Douzette was a prominent German landscape painter whose artistic practice bridged late Romanticism and early Naturalism. He became especially known for his evocative nocturnal scenes illuminated by moonlight, a recurring subject that defined his mature style. These works reveal a fascination with the interplay of night sky, reflected water, and atmospheric tone. Often described as lyrical or meditative, they draw the viewer into a quiet world of natural reflection and stillness. Douzette’s early training in Berlin under the marine painter Hermann Eschke grounded him in Romantic landscape traditions, but he soon developed his own voice. He found deep inspiration in the moonlit river scenes of Dutch Golden Age painters such as Aert van der Neer and Jacob van Ruisdael. His commitment to nocturnes emerged in the 1860s, a theme he returned to with increasing focus throughout his career. By the late 1870s, exposure to the Barbizon School and plein-air techniques enriched his approach, infusing his nightscapes with greater realism and atmospheric complexity. This synthesis of romantic mood and naturalist observation defines much of his later output. The present work, Moonlit Landscape with Rowboat, captures the artist’s refined handling of tone and light on an unusually intimate scale. Measuring just over 13 by 17 centimetres, the panel presents a tranquil night scene in exquisite detail. A full moon, partially veiled by drifting clouds, casts its reflection over the surface of a river. The silver light falls across the water in rhythmic bands, leading the eye toward a gently moored rowboat. A wooded shoreline flanks the composition on the right, while the distant horizon reveals faint silhouettes of trees beneath a softly glowing sky. Despite the painting’s modest format, it conveys a remarkable sense of depth and atmosphere. The sky is built with expressive, layered brushwork that suggests subtle variations in cloud density and moonlight diffusion. The reflective water is handled with delicacy, echoing the sky’s luminosity in more muted, rippling form. Dark foliage anchors the composition without overpowering it, creating a gentle contrast that enhances the nocturnal glow. The rowboat, placed with quiet purpose, introduces a human element without breaking the silence of the scene. Douzette’s contribution to 19th-century German painting...

This striking oil landscape is dominated by a vast, cinematic sky, rendered with the rapid, "plein air" brushwork that defined the late 19th-century French school. Rather than a stat...

Evening Landscape with River and Farmhouses by August Alvén captures a moment of profound quiet in the Swedish countryside just after sunset. The glowing sky transitions from warm ap...

This remarkable double-sided devotional painting on copper showcases exceptional craftsmanship and deep spiritual reverence. On the recto, a finely rendered portrait of Saint Bernade...

One of the founders of Impressionism and certainly one of its greatest masters, Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841 - 1919) was not a prolific printmaker, but he explored several different m...

Rasmus Aagaard Christiansen was a Danish painter whose work spans genre scenes, interiors, portraits and cityscapes.He was academically trained at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Ar...

A beautiful late 19th century oil on board portrait of a terrier in a landscape, by H. Jackson. The work is inscribed by the artist on the reverse and dated 1898. Presented in it's original gilt frame and in very good original condition. A superb Victorian dog painting...

This oil on canvas by Anton Genberg, signed and dated 1894, portrays a Scandinavian summer landscape bathed in gentle light. The composition features lush green meadows in the foregr...

Medium: original etching. Catalogue reference: Klipstein 10. A very rich impression on cream wove paper of this Kollwitz etching, with plate tone. Plate size: 118 x 88mm (4 5/8 x 3 1...

This impressive 1897 original poster was issued as a special presentation with The Times newspaper to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee, marking sixty years on the British...

Medium: embossed engraving. Printed in 1897 and published in London for The Studio. Image size: 5 x 3 3/8 inches (130 x 85 mm). Sheet size: 11 x 7 5/8 inches (282 x 193 mm). This imp...

An atmospheric sunset after the rain. The light reflected on the still-wet street is creating the most beautifully shimmering light. Two village women carrying baskets are chatting, ...

Ernest Peel Law (British, Late 19th Century) Circa 1890 Fisherman at Sunset Oil on canvas, signed lower right Ernest Peel Law’s Fisherman at Sunset is a masterful evocation of eveni...

Original oil on canvas board painting of a fall landscape by the American artist, Arthur Mitchell. Signed lower left by the artist. Circa 1890. Condition is very good. The paintin...

Siebe Johannes Ten Cate (1858-1908) Dordrecht under the snow Signed and located lower left Pastel on paper 26 x 39.5 cm In good condition, however, pastel is a fragile material and s...

Antique European impressionist oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed. Provenance from a Sag Harbor, NY collection. Handsomely framed in period giltwood molding. Excellent cond...

A fine late 19th century oil on canvas painting, circa of William-Adolphe Bouguereau (French, 1825-1905). Oil on canvas painting depicting a woman with two cherubs in a garden. After...

Attributed to Richard Aistrop (British, active 1880–1910) Portrait of a Wire-Haired Jack Russell Terrier Oil on board, circa 1890 In its original gilt frame Signed Bottom left This...

Medium: lithograph (after the poster). Printed in 1897 on smooth wove paper and published in Paris by Librairie Nilsson. Image size: 9 1/2 x 5 inches (240 x 125 mm). Sheet size: 12 3...

Signed oil on canvas painting of steeplechase race star ‘Cloisters’, winner of the 1893 Grand National in Aintree, Mercyside, England with ab impressive 40 length lead. The horse is ...

Alberto Ludovici Jr. Italian / Anglo-European School, late 19th century Elegant Figures in a Parisian (or London) Park Oil on panel Signed lower right Circa 1890 A refined and atmo...

Dog Portrait of a Chihuahua 1896 Arthur von Ferraris (Hungarian, 1856-1936) Oil on cardboard Signed and dated (1896) right side 11 1/2 x 8 3/4 (17 x 14 1/4 frame) inches Provenance: ...

Ernest Laynaud (French, fl. late 19th century) Figures on a Beach, circa 1890 Oil on panel Signed lower right Provenance: G. M. Lotinga, New Bond Street, London ⸻ A delightful lat...

This handsome late Victorian dog portrait by S. Weldon depicts a terrier in profile, its alert expression and attentive gaze beautifully captured with painterly sensitivity. The arti...

William Thornley (British, 1857–1935) Boulogne-sur-Mer, circa 1890 Oil on canvas Signed lower right ⸻ A fine late 19th-century coastal scene by William Thornley, depicting fishing...

"The Musicians" Charles H. Van den Eycken (Belgium, 1859 - 1923) Oil on wood panel with highly ornate original wood, stucco and gilt frame. Signed upper right and dated "1893.' 10 1...

A late 19th century or early 1900´s seascape with waves, beach and sailing ships. This finely executed seascape depicts big blue-green waves breaking against a sandy shoreline, rende...

Armand Point Golden Age (Légende dorée), 1897 Original lithograph (Champenois workshop) Printed signature in the plate On vellum, 40 x 31 cm (c. 16 x 12 in) INFORMATION: Lithograph...

With a socially critical eye and Berlin humor, the prints by Heinrich Zille (1858 - 1929) capture the milieu of the "little people" around 1900. The fact that the famous artist was a...

Samuel Henry Baker (British, 1824–1909) Ullswater from Gowbarrow Park, Cumberland, late 19th century Oil on canvas In this sweeping view of Ullswater, nestled in the heart of the La...

Paul César Helleu Shy Red Hair Woman, 1913 Lithograph and watercolor stencil Printed signature On vellum 26 x 20 cm (c. 10.5 x 8 inch) Very good condition

This charming English Victorian painting by Arthur Jackson beautifully captures a rustic scene of chickens in a barn. The artist's meticulou...

This richly painted still life depicts a carefully arranged grouping of fruit—pears, apples, and dark grapes—set atop a patterned textile and rendered with warmth and restraint. Exec...

With a socially critical eye and Berlin humor, the prints by Heinrich Zille (1858 - 1929) capture the milieu of the "little people" around 1900. The fact that the famous artist was a...

J. Heal The Thames Estuary, London, oil on canvas, circa 1890 This evocative maritime scene by J. Heal, painted circa 1890, captures the Thames Estuary at the close of the Victorian...

F. Walters (British, 19th Century) Cottage Landscape with Figures and Pond Oil on canvas, signed lower left English School, circa 1880 Presented in an ornate 19th-century carved and gilded frame This serene and expansive rural landscape by 19th-century British artist F. Walters captures the gentle charm of the English country...

19th Century Impressionist Original Oil Painting of Malaysian Fishermen and Schooner by Alberto Bonghi The painting is a depiction of a scene in Malaysia with a Schooner in backgro...

A superb late 19th century Belgian oil on canvas depicting figures with umbrellas in a town during a snow blizzard. Excellent quality work in very good original condition. The work...

Antique impressionist seascape painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed.

Medium: original etching and drypoint. This rare and beautiful impression on japon paper is one of 50 printed for the deluxe edition of the Gazette des Beaux Arts. Published in Paris...

Two Game Birds - Trompe l'Oeil Style in Pastel on Paper Two birds in a realistic style by LV Seely (19th Century). The birds are hanging by their feet, as if they have just been hun...

Antique English landscape oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed. In excellent original condition. Handsomely framed in a wood molding. Excellent condition, ready to hang and...

Early American super realist trompe l'oeil still life oil painting. Framed. Oil on canvas, lain to board. Signed. Image size, 14H by 10L.

This stunning Scottish Impressionist Victorian landscape oil painting is by noted Glasgow Boy artist Robert Macaulay Stevenson. Painted circa 1899 the composition is a rising moon ov...

Woman, Liberty, Inside, Eclecticism, Romanticism, Impressionism, Work of artistic interest abiut 130 years old, it will take about 50 days for export permits work signed lower left,...

Original watercolor on archival paper of the mountains of Saint Maurice in Switzerland by the well known American artist, Dodge MacKnight. Signed lower left and titled and dated 189...

Early 20th Century English Autumn river landscape with cows drinking from a stream. Abraham Hulk Junior was born in the Netherlands in 1851 to ren...

Henri Pearson (French, 19th Century) Harbour Scene with Fishing Boats and Figures on the Shore Oil on wood panel, circa 1880–1890 This evocative harbour scene by the French painter H...

"The Farmers Daughter" by Charles Martin Hardie RSA (1858-1916) *see notes below signed with initials and dated '84, oil on canvas: 20 x 16 inches framd: 26 x 22 inches Provenance: ...

Exquisite antique portrait painting of a young fashionable woman. Framed. Oil on canvas. Signed. Image size, 31H by 24L.

19th century American artist painting in Italy. Venice cityscape oil painting by Warren W. Sheppard (1858 - 1937). Framed. Oil on canvas. Signed....

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's "Jane Avril, Jardin de Paris" poster, created in 1898, is an emblematic piece of poster art at the time. It is part of the "Maîtres de l'Affiche" collecti...

Well painted late 19th-century German genre painting. Often painted in the Munich area of Germany these highly desirable antique paintings are always of t...

J. Charnock “Upper Airedale, Yorkshire” Oil on board, signed lower right English, circa 1890 Presented in a richly carved and gilded period frame This idyllic pastoral scene by the ...

Non, mon chéri, j'ai eu trop peur le mois dernier is a Litograph retouched in watercolour realized by Hermann Paul for the magazine Rire n. 49 on 9 jannuary 1904. Monogrammed on t...

A lithographic reproduction of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's "Moulin Rouge Bal La Goulue", created for Les Maîtres de l'Affiche as plate number 122, is an outstanding example of the po...

Medium: original etching. Published in Paris in 1897 by Gazette des Beaux Arts. Catalogue reference: Sanchez & Seydoux 1897-13. A lovely impression in sanguine ink printed on cre...

Edward Patry (1856–1940) I’m Better Now, oil on canvas, circa 1890–1900, in the original frame This tender and exquisitely rendered portrait by Edward Patry captures a moment of qui...