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ACADEMIC STYLE

During the Renaissance, the first European fine art academies were established in Italy and would guide the style and standards of visual culture in the following centuries. Academic art became dominant across the continent in the 17th century, with artists coming together to offer instruction in this style of painting and sculpture

The academic art period represented a significant change from the previous era when painters, sculptors and other artists were part of guilds and seen more as artisans than purveyors of culture. While patronage from the elite and the church remained pivotal, young artists were able to support themselves for the first time through academic exhibitions and an independent marketplace. The leading academies included the French Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture founded in Paris in 1648 (which became the Académie des Beaux-Arts after the French Revolution) and the London Royal Academy of Arts formed in 1768 under the inaugural leadership of painter Joshua Reynolds

Academy students sketched drawings based on prints, sculptures and, finally, live models. Movements including neoclassicism and romanticism were particularly popular in these art schools and institutions where the influence of Raphael and Nicolas Poussin was prominent. Beaux Arts architecture and furniture design drew on these movements, too, and, as they also originated at the Académie des Beaux-Arts, the disciplines share common ground with academic painting and sculpture.

Although academic art was a major shift for artistic status when it began, by the middle of the 19th century it was viewed as stodgy and resistant to new ideas, with the subject matter of artists such as William-Adolphe Bouguereau and Jean-Léon Gérôme generally limited to allegorical or mythological themes. Impressionism, realism and the other movements that engaged with contemporary issues that followed were direct reactions to the academic tradition, although it continued to inform the avant-garde as artists like Gustav Klimt and Pablo Picasso started their practices as academic realists.  

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Style: Academic
Besler Hand-colored Botanical Engraving of Flowering Tulip & Wild Garlic Plants
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a hand-colored copperplate engraving entitled "Tulipa viridiscoloris, Fritillaria iuncifolns, Allium Vrsinum" depicting flowering tulip, fritillary and wild garlic plants fro...
Category

Early 18th Century Academic Art

Materials

Engraving

French Contemporary Art by Franck Bailleul - Spleen Heureux
Located in Paris, IDF
Franck Bailleul is a French painter born in 1964 who lives & works in Abbeville, Normandy, France. He has exhibited nationally as well as in the United States and China. His works e...
Category

2010s Academic Art

Materials

Panel, Oil

Architecture Sketches Study Drawing, Romane Church in France by Maurice Lambert
Located in Atlanta, GA
Architectural Study for the Restoration of Saint-Pierre Church in Avon, France. This unique architectural study was created as part of a church renovation project in a suburb of Pari...
Category

Late 19th Century Academic Art

Materials

Ink, Watercolor, Pencil, Archival Paper

Arab Horsemen 19th Century Antique Landscape orientalist Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Notes: This painting was reviewed via digital photographs by Max and Dr. Christoph Andreas who confirmed it authenticity. They commented that the painting would benefit from removal of the discolored varnish. Provenance: Provenance: Christie's New York, 19th Century European Paintings, Drawings, Watercolors, and Sculpture, February 23, 1989, Lot 125. Private Collection, Boston MA, Skinner Auction, Nov 2021 Arab Horsemen" by Adolf Schreyer captures the grace and power of Arab horsemen in a vibrant Middle Eastern setting. Schreyer, a renowned artist of the 19th century, adeptly portrays equestrian scenes with exceptional skill and detail. The painting showcases a group of horsemen galloping through a desert landscape, evoking a sense of freedom and adventure. Schreyer's meticulous attention to detail brings the scene to life, with sunlight reflecting off the horses' coats and dust rising beneath their hooves. Beyond its visual appeal, the artwork holds cultural significance, bridging the gap between cultures and inviting appreciation of Arabian heritage. Schreyer's experiences in North Africa, Turkey, and Syria inform his captivating depictions. "Arab Horsemen" is highly regarded in both America and France, where Schreyer's works found admiration among collectors and his association with the Barbizon School solidified his reputation. Owning this artwork not only adds beauty but also connects to a pivotal period in art history, showcasing Schreyer's artistic brilliance and cross-cultural appreciation. Experience the timeless allure of "Arab Horsemen" and embrace the spirit of the Middle East. Frame Size: Width: 36″ x Hight: 24.75″ Frame Thickness: 6.50″ Picture Size: Width: 24″ x 12.75″ Description: Introducing “Arab Horsemen” by Adolf Schreyer: A Captivating Blend of Artistry and Cultural Significance Capture the essence of the vibrant Middle Eastern culture with “Arab Horsemen,” a masterpiece by the renowned artist Adolf Schreyer. This captivating painting takes you on a journey through time, allowing you to witness the grace, power, and elegance of Arab horsemen in their natural element. Adolf Schreyer, a celebrated artist of the 19th century, gained immense popularity and admiration for his exceptional ability to depict equestrian scenes with unparalleled skill and detail. Born in Frankfurt, Germany in 1828, Schreyer developed a profound fascination for the Orientalist movement, which celebrated the exoticism and allure of the Middle East. “Arab Horsemen” exemplifies Schreyer’s signature style, highlighting his mastery of capturing the energy and spirit of his subjects. The painting portrays a group of Arab horsemen galloping across a vast desert landscape, their silhouettes evoking a sense of freedom and adventure. Schreyer’s meticulous attention to detail is evident in every brushstroke, as he adeptly captures the shimmering sunlight bouncing off the horses’ coats and the billowing dust beneath their hooves. What sets Schreyer apart is his ability to transcend mere representation and infuse his artworks with a profound cultural significance. His depictions of Arab horsemen are not only visually stunning but also serve as a bridge between cultures, inviting viewers to explore and appreciate the richness of Arabian heritage. The artist’s fascination with the Middle East stems from his experiences traveling through North Africa, Turkey, and Syria, immersing himself in the sights, sounds, and traditions of these enchanting lands. “Arab Horsemen” holds a special place in the hearts of art enthusiasts in both America and France. Schreyer’s works found great admiration and recognition in these countries during his lifetime and continue to captivate audiences to this day. In America, his paintings were sought after by collectors who were drawn to the romanticism and exoticism of the Orient. In France, Schreyer’s association with the Barbizon School, a group of artists who favored realistic depictions of rural life, further solidified his reputation as a respected painter. Owning a piece by Adolf Schreyer, especially “Arab Horsemen,” is not merely acquiring a beautiful artwork but also an opportunity to possess a tangible link to a pivotal period in art history. Schreyer’s ability to seamlessly blend artistic brilliance with cross-cultural appreciation makes this painting an invaluable addition to any collection. Experience the timeless allure of “Arab Horsemen” and let the spirit of the Middle East gallop into your life. Collections holding paintings by Adolf Schreyer include the Collections: Schwerin Gallery Count Mensdorff-Pouilly Collection Raven Gallery, Berlin Rockefeller Family Collection Vanderbilt Family Collection John Jacob Astor Collection William Backhouse Astor, Sr. Collection August Belmont Collection William Walters Collection...
Category

19th Century Academic Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The walk in Luxembourg Garden in Paris, also called "The Privileged"
By Antoine-Victor-Edmond-Madeleine Joinville
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
JOINVILLE Antoine Victor Edmond Madeleine (1801-1849) From Ludwig Knaus (1829-1910) The Walk in Luxembourg Garden" in Paris, also called "The Privileged" Preserved at The Louvres M...
Category

1870s Academic Art

Materials

Oil

Edouard Detaille (1848 1912), A trophy of arms, original signed Drawing
Located in Paris, FR
Edouard Detaille (1848-1912) A trophy of arms 11.5 x 20 cm Pen and ink with heightenings of white gouache on paper Signed and dated 1885 lower right and annotated "Armée française...
Category

1880s Academic Art

Materials

Ink

Classical Naturalistic Style Italian Allegory Study
Located in Houston, TX
Classical style allegorical painting with puti and monarchy type figures floating within the clouds. The canvas is framed in a decorative gold frame. Dimensions Without Frame: H 43.5...
Category

20th Century Academic Art

Materials

Oil

Across the River by Sir David Murray
Located in New Orleans, LA
Sir David Murray, R.A., H.R.S.A., R.S.W., R.I. 1849-1933 • Scottish Across the River Signed and dated D. Murray 1907 (lower left) Signed and inscribed “Across the River/by David M...
Category

Early 20th Century Academic Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Large 19th Century Antique Marble Bust of Apollo of Belvedere
Located in New York, NY
Pietro Bazzanti (1842-1881) specialized in allegorical and genre subjects as well as copies of Antique and Renaissance sculpture. Regarded as one of the most talented sculptors of h...
Category

1860s Academic Art

Materials

Marble

View of Venice
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Georges-Noël Béraud (1912-1972) Pseudonym : Marc Aldine Oil on canvas signed low right with pseudonym Marc Aldine View of Venice Golden frame Size canvas : 55 X 81 cm - Size frame : ...
Category

1940s Academic Art

Materials

Oil

A Very Fine and Large Oil on Canvas "Ashura Rituals in Tangier, Morocco"
Located in LA, CA
Gordon B. Coutts (Scottish/American, 1868-1937) A very fine and large orientalist oil on canvas titled "Ashura Rituals, Tangier" (Arabic: عاشوراء‎ ʻĀshūrā’ - Urdu: عاشورا‎ - Persian:...
Category

Early 20th Century Academic Art

Materials

Oil

Young woman sitting
Located in Geneva, CH
Work on paper
Category

20th Century Academic Art

Materials

Crayon

Young woman sitting
Young woman sitting
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'Female Nude', by R.V. Goetz, Charcoal on Paper Drawing
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This Richard Vernon Goetz Drawing on Paper from the mid-20th Century features a standing female nude rendered in black and grey cross-hatch lines of Charcoal and Conté Crayon. The we...
Category

Mid-20th Century Academic Art

Materials

Paper, Charcoal, Conté

In evening dress by Henri Fehr - Sketch 50x70 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Work on paper
Category

20th Century Academic Art

Materials

Crayon

Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture of Diana Goddess of the Hunt Signed B. Boschetti.
Located in Rome, IT
Grand Tour Fine Group of Sculpture in Bronze after a Louvre Diana of Versailles or Artemis, Goddess of the Hunt. Diana is represented at the hunt, hastening forward, as if in pursui...
Category

Mid-19th Century Academic Art

Materials

Bronze

HERMMANN LEON - Painting 19th Century - Portrait of a Dog in Interior
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
HERRMANN LEON Charles (1838-1908) Portrait of a Dog in interior Oil on canvas signed low left Old frame re-gilded with gold leaves Dim canvas : 56 X 46 cm Dim frame : 69 X 59 cm HERRMANN LEON Charles (1838-1908) French painter 19th century Born 22 july 1838 in Le Havre. Died 1...
Category

1880s Academic Art

Materials

Oil

Edouard Detaille (1848 1912), A Carnival character, original signed Drawing
Located in Paris, FR
Edouard Detaille (1848-1912) A Carnival character and a Zouave 19.5 x 12.5 cm Pen and ink on paper Signed lower left with the initials (faded) In a modern framing : 35 x 28 cm T...
Category

1880s Academic Art

Materials

Ink

“View of Switzerland”
Located in Southampton, NY
Beautiful oil on fiberboard painting of a view of Switzerland done by the American artist, John William Casilear. Signed with monogram lower left. Condition is excellent. Circa 1857/1858. The painting is housed in a contemporary frame. Overall framed measurements are 6 5/8 by 8 5/8 inches. lProvenance: Long Island, New York collector. Biography John William Casilear was born in New York City on June 25, 1811. Like his fellow Hudson River School landscapists Asher B. Durand and John F. Kensett, he worked as an engraver before turning to painting. In 1826 Casilear was apprenticed to the engraver Peter Maverick (1780-1831), and at first he primarily executed bank notes. Durand encouraged him to attempt other subjects, however, and during the 1830s he madeengravings after some of the most prominent paintings of the day, including Daniel Huntington's The Sybil (New-York Historical Society). In 1832 he began submitting engravings to the National Academy of Design exhibition and he first showed paintings there in 1836. In 1833 Casilear was elected an Associate of the Academy; he was elevated to full Academician status in 1851. In 1840 Casilear accompanied Durand, Kensett, and another painter, Thomas P. Rossiter (1818-1871), on a trip to Europe. There the artists studied and copied paintings...
Category

1850s Academic Art

Materials

Fiberboard, Oil

A Fine Victorian Oil on Board Titled "A Lady Standing by a Sundial in the Park"
Located in LA, CA
Henry John Yeend King R.B.A, R.I., R.O.I. (British, 1855-1924) "A Victorian Lady Standing by a Sundial in the Park" Oil on panel. Signed lower right: Yeend King. "YK" Sticker en ver...
Category

Late 19th Century Academic Art

Materials

Oil

The Tempest by Luis Falero
Located in New Orleans, LA
Luis Ricardo Falero 1851-1896 Spanish The Tempest Signed and dated "Falero / 1889" (lower right) Oil on canvas Luis Ricardo Falero, the renowned Spanish painter celebrated for hi...
Category

19th Century Academic Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique Female American Orientalist painting ARABS PRAYING outside MOSQUE
Located in New York, NY
Maria Martinetti was born in 1864 in Italy. Martinetti attended the Academy of Fine Arts in Rome, studying under the Orientalist painter Gustavo Simoni. Martinetti exhibited works in...
Category

1880s Academic Art

Materials

Watercolor

Feeding the Kittens - Little cat mother -
Located in Berlin, DE
Ernst Albert Fischer-Cörlin (1853 Körlin - 1932 Persante). Feeding the Kittens, 1893. Pencil on painting cardboard, 38 x 29 cm. Signed and dated by the artist at lower left "E[rnst] A[lbert] Fischer=Cörlin 1893". - Lightly stained, somewhat dusty and minimally foxed. - Little cat mother - About the artwork Daughter, mother and grandmother gather in the sunlight to feed a litter of kittens. The mother and grandmother hold the lively, playful animals in their arms, while the young girl feeds two of the four kittens with cookies. There is also a small bucket of milk and a bowl of milk. The women and the girl watch as the cute, still blind animals eat. It is a scene taken from everyday life, but it also has an allegorical dimension, bringing maternal care into the representation. Three generations are represented, with the grandmother and the mother already mothers. They not only offer the kittens to the youngest, but also proudly observe the maternal care that the youngest gives to the kittens. Like the kittens, she will grow up and become a mother herself, so the image is also an allegory of life's ever-new beginnings. In keeping with this, the morning sun shines into the picture from the right. Fischer-Cörlin has masterfully worked out the quality of the light, with its light and dark areas, with the pencil used...
Category

1890s Academic Art

Materials

Cardboard, Carbon Pencil

American Bronze Sculpture of Male Nude Athlete during Shot Put.
Located in New York, NY
Clemente Spampinato, born in 1912 in Calabria, Italy, was a versatile artist and sports enthusiast. He created Bronze Trophies and Medallions for the Olympics and Italian sporting events in the 1930s and '40s. After becoming a U.S. citizen in 1947, he moved to New York, where he channeled his artistic passion into capturing the essence of the American West, specializing in sports and Western-themed sculptures. His work, celebrated for its realism and dynamic portrayal of athletic movements, is exhibited in museums, galleries, and private collections across the United States, Canada, and Europe. Selected sculptures can be seen in various locations, including Washington DC, Cooperstown, NY, Canton, OH, New Orleans, LA, and the complete collection is on display in Sea Cliff, New York. Large Bronze Nude Of Male Athlete During A Shot Put...
Category

1950s Academic Art

Materials

Bronze

Figures at a mill
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
English school, 18th Century Figures at a mill Gouache on paper 4.5/8 x 7.1/2 in. (11.8 x 19 cm.)
Category

19th Century Academic Art

Materials

Paper, Gouache

The gift of flowers / - The depth of allegory -
Located in Berlin, DE
Conrad Kiesel (1846-1921), The gift of flowers. Oil on wood, 43 x 35 cm, 69 x 61 cm (frame), signed at lower left "Conrad Kiesel pxt [pinxit]", about 1900. In a magnificent gilt stuc...
Category

1890s Academic Art

Materials

Oil

Magnificent Italian Fountain Sculpture of Goddess with Delphines
Located in Rome, IT
Monumental finely carved limestone fountain sculpture of Goddess with a putto figure and three magnificent dolphins . Proveniente from an important Villa Veneta. Including a round ...
Category

1930s Academic Art

Materials

Limestone

Apollo Marble Bust Sculpture of Grand Tour Mythological subject 1850'
Located in Rome, IT
Finely carved mythological subject in white Carrara marble of Apollo bust .
Category

20th Century Academic Art

Materials

Marble

Gallantry Scene in a Tavern, Oil on Canvas Signed Rigot and Dated 1874
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful painting depicting a gallantry scene, an officer and a young lady sitting on a pool table inside a Tavern. Signed lower right Rigot and dated 1874. Austrian or German Sc...
Category

1870s Academic Art

Materials

Canvas

The Musician
Located in New Orleans, LA
Alfred Weber 1859-1922 I Swiss The Musician Signed “Alfred Weber” (lower left) Oil on panel This work by Swiss ecclesiastical genre painter Alfred Weber, best known for his humorous and meticulously detailed paintings, features a cardinal enjoying his leisure time. Weber's talent for rendering opulent interiors and his keen sense of comic narrative are evident in this painting. The cardinal, looking blissfully content, sits in his lavish living space playing the violin, accompanied by a flutist. Alfred Charles Weber...
Category

Late 19th Century Academic Art

Materials

Oil, Panel

Edouard Detaille (1848 1912), The Young Paperboy, signed watercolor
Located in Paris, FR
Edouard Detaille (1848-1912) The Young Paperboy 16.5 x 20.5 cm Watercolor and brown ink on paper Signed lower right In good condition, the paper is slightly yellowed by time, some o...
Category

1880s Academic Art

Materials

Watercolor, Ink

A Party To The Castle in 18th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A Party To The Castle in the 18th Century Oil on canvas with a signature G.Weiss low left Old frame regilded Dim canvas : 46 X 38 cm Dim frame : 66 X 58 cm
Category

Late 19th Century Academic Art

Materials

Oil

A Fine French 19th Century Oil on Board "A Standing Beauty with Spring Roses"
Located in LA, CA
A very fine French 19th century oil on board titled "A Standing Beauty with Spring Roses" by Charles Baptiste Schreiber (French, 1845-1903)...
Category

Late 19th Century Academic Art

Materials

Wood, Oil

Venice Laguna with Gondola
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
ADAM-LAURENS Suzanne Adrienne, aka Nanny (1861-1915) Venice, Lagoon with gondolier Oil on canvas signed lower left Frame gilded with leaf canvas size: 55 X 42 cm Frame size: 64 X 77 cm French painter born in Crest (Drôme ) February 20, 1861 Died in 1915 Landscape...
Category

1890s Academic Art

Materials

Oil

Pair of Miner Bookends
Located in Greenwich, CT
Max Kalish was an important and highly collected American sculptor desired for his depictions of the working man. Here we see a miner taking a break. Kalish was adept at conveying ...
Category

1920s Academic Art

Materials

Bronze

Benoit Fils - Archival fine art print, Black white, Montreal, Clydesdale truck
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
An archival pigment print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Baryta 315 g/m² paper, a photography of a delivery of foodstuffs from a shop of seeds, flour and provisions in Montreal cerca 1920 ...
Category

1920s Academic Art

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Black and White, Giclée, Pigment, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment

Two divine women - Pencil drawing - circa 1914
Located in Paris, IDF
Georges CONRAD (1874-1936) Two divine women Original pencil and color pencil drawing Signed with the stamp of atelier On paper 26.5 x 20 cm (c. 10,4 x 7.8 in) Very good condition, ...
Category

1910s Academic Art

Materials

Carbon Pencil, Color Pencil

"Horse Sketch 2" study of an Alfred Munnings painting, brown and earth tones
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Horse Sketch 2" is an oil painting by Amy Florence, a study of an Alfred Munnings painting, an artist she takes inspiration from. A horse is standing against a pale green ground, c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Academic Art

Materials

Oil, Panel, Wood Panel, Board

A Fine Italian 19th Century Oil on Canvas "A Young Man Napoleonic Bicorne Hat".
Located in LA, CA
Napoleone Luigi Grady (Italian, 1860-1949) A Very Fine Oil on Canvas "A Young Man Bicorne Hat". The beautifully executed artwork depicting a posing young boy in full period celebrato...
Category

Late 19th Century Academic Art

Materials

Oil

Anatomy Drawing of a Horse - Original French Artwork Equestrian Anatomy Study
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Anatomy of a Horse by Robert Ladou (French 1929-2014) original drawing stuck on card in blue folder/ thick paper, unframed drawing: 12 x 19 inch...
Category

20th Century Academic Art

Materials

Charcoal, Crayon, Watercolor, Pencil, Color Pencil

The Letter By Georges Croegaert
Located in New Orleans, LA
Georges Croegaert 1848-1923 Belgian The Letter Signed "Georges Croegaert Paris" (lower right) Oil on panel A cardinal pauses while composing a letter in this oil on panel by Belg...
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Late 19th Century Academic Art

Materials

Oil, Panel

French Contemporary Art by Franck Bailleul - Joli Moi de Mai
Located in Paris, IDF
Franck Bailleul is a French painter born in 1964 who lives & works in Abbeville, Normandy, France. He has exhibited nationally as well as in the United States and China. His works e...
Category

2010s Academic Art

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Gondolier on a Venetian backwater, oil on canvas, by Antoine Bouvard senior
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Antoine Bouvard (French, 1882–1956) Gondolier on a Venetian Backwater Oil on canvas Signed ‘Bouvard’ (lower left) 21.25 x 32 in. (54 x 81.5 cm) In this tranquil Venetian scene, Anto...
Category

19th Century Academic Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique Painting of Jack Russels, Labs, Terriers, and Fox Hounds
Located in New York, NY
Up for sale is a beautiful original painting by Valentine Thomas GARLAND (1868-1914). Garland was a painter of animal and genre subjects, working in both oil and watercolor. He was ...
Category

1890s Academic Art

Materials

Oil

The Charge 19th-century Realism Antique Oil Painting on Canvas, Signed
Located in Jacksonville, FL
The painting is signed and dated 1894 Description: Eugene Alexis Girardet (1853-1907) was a prominent Swiss painter known for his remarkable attention to detail and his ability to capture vivid and dynamic scenes. Born in Paris, France, Girardet came from a family of artists and received early artistic training from his father, Paul Girardet, and his uncle, Jules Girardet, both respected engravers. He later studied at the prestigious École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, where he honed his skills and developed a deep appreciation for historical and orientalist subjects. He was interred at the Père-Lachaise Cemetery. In addition to several museums in France, his works may be seen at the Dahesh Museum of Art and the National Museum of Fine Arts of Algiers, as well as at museums in Switzerland and New York City. Girardet’s artwork often depicted historical and exotic scenes, particularly focusing on Middle Eastern and North African themes. His meticulous attention to detail and his ability to convey a sense of movement and drama made his works highly sought after. One of his most renowned paintings, “The Charge,” exemplifies his exceptional talent and his ability to create a captivating and immersive experience for viewers. In “The Charge,” Girardet presents an army of Arab camel...
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19th Century Academic Art

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Charming 19th Century Oil on Canvas Triptych of Cherubs 'An Allegory to Spring'
Located in LA, CA
Ferdinand Wagner II (German, 1847-1927) A very fine and charming triptych group of three oil on canvas laid on board titled "An Allegory to Spring" each panel depicting different pla...
Category

Late 19th Century Academic Art

Materials

Oil

The Dance 19th-century Large Antique Nude Oil Painting on Canvas, Signed & Dated
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Exhibited at the Paris Salon, exhibition label on reverse. Description: Édouard François Zier (1837-1924) was a French painter known for his captiva...
Category

Early 19th Century Academic Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Flowers Still-Life
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
BIVA Paul (1851 – 1900) Flowers Still-Life Oil on canvas signed low right Old frame gilded with leaves Dim canvas : 90 X 117 cm - Dim frame : 117 X 145 cm BIVA Paul (1851 – 1900) Fr...
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1880s Academic Art

Materials

Oil

Original French Anatomical Equine Study of the Role of Tendons
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Original French Anatomical Equine Study of the Role of Tendons Artist: Robert Ladou (French, 1929-2014) Medium: Pen, Acrylic and Pencil on paper Size: 18.5 (Height) x 13.25 (W...
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20th Century Academic Art

Materials

Pen, Acrylic, Pencil

“Venice”
Located in Southampton, NY
Original oil painting on wooden panel of a bustling Venice square by the American artist, Albert Munghard. Signed by the artist lower right. Circa 1975. Condition is excellent. Th...
Category

1970s Academic Art

Materials

Wood Panel, Oil

“Portrait of Jacob Dolson Cox”
Located in Southampton, NY
Very well executed portrait of Jacob Dolson Cox. See the sitter’s biography below. Signed top right and dated 1881. Relined canvas, very good condition. The portrait is housed in a contemporary replica of a period frame. Overall framed measurements are 33.25 by 28.25 inches. Provenance: A East Hampton, Long Island collector. Biography George Peter Alexander Healy was born in Boston on July 15, 1813, the first of five children of William Healy, an Irish immigrant and captain of a merchant vessel, and his wife Mary Hicks. Healy showed an early artistic interest: by 1830 the self-taught painter had opened a portrait studio from which he hoped to help to support his family. Although commissions were at first sparse, young Healy received important encouragement from Thomas Sully (1783-1872)) who advised him to make painting his profession. His fortunes also improved in 1831 when Mrs. Harrison Gray Otis, a leader in Boston society, granted him permission to paint her portrait and recommended his talents to other potential patrons. In 1834 Healy went to France where he studied with Baron Antoine-Jean Gros (1771-1835). A year later he traveled through Italy, visiting museums and churches in the company of Lady and Sir Arthur Faulkner who soon provided his introduction to London society. It was in England that Healy met and, in 1839, married Louisa Phipps. The couple settled in Paris where Healy embarked upon the beginning of a long and happy marriage and thriving career. His diplomatic and affable demeanor, together with his obvious skill, brought him tremendous success throughout Europe and the United States. Prolific, as well as talented, he had by 1867 produced more than six hundred portraits. The constant stream of commissions included dignified, imposing portraits of such celebrated figures as Pope Pius IX and Queen Elizabeth of Romania, the latter of whom developed a warm friendship with Healy and his family. Although Healy, sometimes accompanied by his wife, traveled to the United States several times during the 1840s and early 1850s, it was not until 1856 that the entire family settled in America. They took up residence in the booming city of Chicago, which Healy used as a base for his work in Boston, Philadelphia, New Orleans, and other cities. During the Civil War years he often traveled to Washington to paint military figures and members of the President's cabinet. The family returned to Europe in 1867, but George Healy...
Category

1880s Academic Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Divertimento in the Music Salon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
GUIDI Giuseppe (1881-1931) Divertimento in the Music Salon Oil on canvas signed low right Old frame gilded with leaves Dim canvas : 70 X 100 cm Dim frame :...
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Early 1900s Academic Art

Materials

Oil

Apelles holding his palette and brushes
Located in Paris, Île-de-France
Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres (Montauban 1780 – Paris 1867) Apelles holding his palette and brushes Late reinterpretation after The Apotheosis of Homer – c. 1860 Black chalk, stump...
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1860s Academic Art

Materials

Laid Paper, Pencil

Pretending (Lunch from the Café)
Located in Mc Lean, VA
Signed and dated '1910' lower right
Category

1910s Academic Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Hercules Italian Stone Sculpture of Classical Torso with Base
Located in Rome, IT
This reproduction of a classical Hellenistic sculpture of Hercules . A timeless piece for interior and a garden decoration. We can raise with a base on request .
Category

20th Century Academic Art

Materials

Limestone

French Contemporary Art by Franck Bailleul - Omaha
Located in Paris, IDF
Franck Bailleul is a French painter born in 1964 who lives & works in Abbeville, Normandy, France. He has exhibited nationally as well as in the United States and China. His works e...
Category

2010s Academic Art

Materials

Panel, Oil

'Chapel in the Woods', Oil on Canvas Painting by English School
Located in London, GB
'Chapel in the Woods', oil on canvas painting by English School English, 1847 Canvas: Height 56cm, width 77cm, depth 2.5cm Frame: Height 78cm, width 97cm, depth 9cm This beautiful ...
Category

19th Century Academic Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pretending (The Great Performance)
Located in Mc Lean, VA
Signed and dated '1890' lower right
Category

1890s Academic Art

Materials

Oil

"Montauk Point Lighthouse" Antique 19th Century Academic Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Signed lower left corner Painting Size: 9.13″ x 18.20″ Frame Size: 14.13″ x 20.13″ Francis Augustus Silva (1835-1886) was a prominent American artist renowned for his remarkable ability to paint boats and seascapes...
Category

19th Century Academic Art

Materials

Oil, Canvas

The Morning News Early 19th-century Realism: Antique Oil Painting on Wood Panel
By William Wallace Gilchrist
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Provenance: Exhibited at Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, 1911 #229 Description: William Wallace Gilchrist (1879-1926) was an American painter known for his captivating depictions of everyday life scenes and his ability to capture the ambiance and aesthetic of the late 19th century. Born in Philadelphia, Gilchrist showed an early passion for art and pursued his artistic education at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Gilchrist’s artwork often revolved around intimate domestic settings, where he skillfully portrayed the beauty and tranquility of ordinary moments. His painting “The Morning News...
Category

Early 19th Century Academic Art

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"Crossing", Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Elizabeth Zanzinger's (US based) "Crossing" is an oil painting that depicts an elderly man crossing the high water of a river with a young child on...
Category

2010s Academic Art

Materials

Oil, Panel

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