Early 19th Century Paintings

Kano school painting of a pheasant in a snowy pine. Artist signature reads: Hokkyo Shunyo. Mineral pigments on gold leaf with silk brocade border.  

Late 18th to Early 19th Century Portrait of a Sea Captain, by Charles Delin (Netherlands: 1756-1818), circa 1810, a fine period oil on canvas quarter-length portrait of Captain Mellens, an elegant gentleman in navy blue woolen double breasted sea coat, with high starched collar shirt and neck cloth, unsigned; retains an old collection label on the reverse identifying the artist and subject. The painting remains in fine condition, in its original carved and gilded frame. Although identified by name, we could not find any additional information on the sitter. The name and clothing indicates that the captain was American or English. The artist Charles Delin was highly regarded in his day and specialized in sea captain portraits...

the paintings showing unique homes in both pastoral and coastal landscapes, all in original incised giltwood frames

A Timeless Depiction of the English Fox Hunt The early 19th-century fox hunting scene, attributed to Dean Wolstenholme Elder, is a stunning representation of the aristocratic traditi...

These painted panels are very pretty with their floral elements and soft colors. At nearly 7 feet high, they would do well next to a sideboard or in an entryway.

Early 19th century, Napoleonic period oil painting on an oak panel. If you are looking for early 19th century, French art with a military topic then this romantic style rural scene ...

A two-fold Japanese screen by the Rimpa school artist Sakai Hoitsu (1761-1828), Japan, 19th century, Edo period. This small Japanese folding screen pai...

Late 18th–Early 19th Century Miniature Watercolor of a Military Figure, Brass Frame An exquisite miniature watercolor depicting a mounted military figure, dating from the late 18th ...

Pair of Early 19th Century Miniature Portraits in Flamed Birch Frames A charming and evocative pair of miniature portraits from the early 19th century, one of which is dated 1813. E...

Important Portrait of Philip IV, oil on canvas, 19th-century Spanish school Velázquez style Oil on canvas depicting Philip IV of Spain, depicted half-bust with his characteristic m...

An exquisite circa 1820 Regency period portrait in the manner of Scottish royal portraitist Sir Henry Raeburn (4 March 1756 – 8 July 1823) of a...

This is a lovely pair of watercolor paintings of two young children by British portrait painter James Ramsay (1789-1854). One depicts a little girl clutching her kitten and the othe...

Early 19th Century French Portrait of Commander in Legion of Honor By Alexandre Bailly (1764-1835) Beautiful painting purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos ...

Antique early 19th century Spanish Andalusian oil on canvas portrait painting. Dimensions with frame: 94x81x4cm.

Ink (Sumi) on paper. Signature and Seal read: Kishi Ganku It is backed with paper covered in gold and silver flake. Kishi Ganku (1749 or 1756-1839) was the...

Pair of antique classical French salon drawings. Charcoal on paper. Illegibly signed. In giltwood frames, early 19th century.  

A RARE PAIR OF REVERSE GLASS PRINTS AFTER CLAUDE GELLE called Le Lorrain (c.1600-1682) Circa 1820. Hand coloured aquatint, published and printed by George Dawe RA (6 February 1781 ...

Papiers peints 'En Grisaille' from the psyche´ series manufactured by Dufour, Paris, after designs by Merry-Joseph Blondel and Louis Lafitte. Depicting `the Reconciliation of Venus ...

Otto Bache 1839-1927. Danish realist painter. A summer day from the artist's living room with a view of the garden in full bloom. Oil on canvas. Signed Otto Bache 1904. Danish Rea...

A charming portrait of a young Empire period gentleman with an earring, under glass in a period gild wood frame. Oil pastel on paper, French, circa 1800.

Miniature depicting a Memento Mori painted in gouache on paper, grisaille technique. The frame, in ebonized fruitwood and finished with wax, black in color, is oval in shape with an ...

American classical portrait of a lady. American School, unsigned. Measures: Oil on canvas 25"x 30" Period gilt frame 29" x 34" x 2" Professional...

Miniature with female subject, watercolor on ivory. The frame, in waxed fruit wood, black in colour, is oval shaped with the oval interior delimited by a golden brass decorated frame...

Four landscapes of the Bay of Naples. Italy. ca. 1816-1820. h. 22,8 in. ; l. 32,6 in. “Grandiose entrance : we go, an hour during, down to the sea along a wide road cut into the ten...

18th-19th century Old Master "The Holy Family" After Anthonius van Dyck Fine old master painting depicting The Holy Family after a painting by Flemish artist van Dyck. Original...

Portrait miniature of Princess Alexandra V. Bayern in a bronze frame, by Joseph Karl Stieler, Germany (1781-1858), signed on the front, titled, and...

Large fixed under glass painting, allegorical representation of Africa by the portrait of a black woman, richly adorned with jewels and a turban on her head. Frame (perhaps Naple...

Early copy of Dutch painting. Oil on canvas in antique style wooden frame. “Elisabeth Bas (1571, in Kampen – 2 August 1649 in Amsterdam) was a figure in the Dutch Republic. She was the wife of Jochem Hendrickszoon Swartenhont, an admiral in the navy of the Dutch Republic and military hero. The portrait is now in the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, where it is known as Elisabeth Bas and attributed to Ferdinand Bol...

Signed Portrait of a Basque Lady, 19th Century Oil on canvas in an oval format depicting a Basque lady with a solemn bearing, dressed in a mantilla and black lace, typical of the loc...

Stunning little american folkhart water color of a young gentleman. Sitting with his arm over the back of what appears to be a tiger maple chair of the period. In the lower right corner we can see what is a tiger maple table...

Antique set of three early 19th century watercolors of Austrian military uniforms depicted in a stark landscape in a matter of fact technique with han...

Oil painting on canvas in Orientalist style, relined and framed in wood, made in France in the early 20th century. Measurements: 130 cm x H 114 cm x D 3 cm. Price INCLUDES the cost...

Early 19th Century French Trumeau Painting Gorgeous painting purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos. Message us with any questions.

A pair of hand painted gouache (colored chalk based) water color on paper, in the Imperial period style from Pompeii Italy. They are likely part of a late 18th or early 19th century...

Patrick Nasmyth (Scottish, 1787- 1831) Figures in a Landscape Signed and dated, 'P. Nasmyth / 1810, lower right corner oil on canvas Held in a giltwood frame. Provenance The Co...

Mountainous landscape with stream by California artist Meyer Straus 1831- 1905. Straus was bon in Germany. He moved to the states and lived in multiple st...

Charles Meynier Oil Painting, 19th Century Oil Painting, Antique Erotic Oil Painting, The Death of Procris Painting, La Morte de Procris Pa...

Antique Military Oil Painting, Antique Military Portrait Painting, Military Antique Painting, Prussian Hussar, Prussian Military Painting. Early 19th Century Military Oil Painting...

We present you this oil on canvas, circa the early 19th century, with a portrait of a lady, in profile, holding a baby on her arm. The condition of this piece of art is good. Howeve...

Magnificent Empire Period Portrait VERY DECORATIVE OIL PORTRAIT PAINTED WITH EXCELLENT QUALITY OF THE IMPERIAL TIME. ORIGINAL FRAME OF THE TIME GOLDEN...

This 19th century oil on tin folk retablo represents 'San Camilo de Lelis', often referred to as the 'Red Cross Saint' -- a reference to the Red Cross worn on his black habit. San C...

The crucifix painted in the Renaissance style. Tempera on wood Inscription: INBI In the Eastern Church where Greek is the main liturgical language, one would find “INBI” for Ἰησοῦς ὁ...

This exquisite Biedermeier portrait from around 1820 is a true gem of early 19th-century German painting. Executed with remarkable finesse, the painting captures a seated lady in a s...

The son of a heraldic painter, Edmund Bristow was born in Berkshire in 1787 ( (1 Apr 1787 – 12 Feb 1876), and lived all his life locally in Eton, after having attended school in near...

This is a very good copy of an early Rembrandt self-portrait, the painting was executed by a very competent early 19th century romantic artist. ...

Antique watercolor view of a sailor with pet bird, circa 1800, a lovely detailed painting of a sailor seated in rough chair, tenderly spoon feeding a finch pe...

This is a very good period Regency portrait of a young Regency-era dandy. The features of the subject match those of published Beau (George) Brumme...

Beautifully painted portrait of a young Spanish woman. Signed lower right, but signature indistinct. Oil on canvas (canvas was re-lined some time ago...

Japanese six-panel screen: Late winter into early spring, Rimpa style painting of a garden scene with doves on a bamboo fence. Flowers in bloom including ...

Roman School, early 19th century (Rome 1780-1842) Portrait of a young woman, probably dressed as a bride, in front of the temple at Paestum, possibly a posthumous portrait. Oil on pa...

Rare set of three portraits of Napoleon with his wife Maria Luisa of Austria and the image of The Dauphine, son of the king of France. This set is truly rare! hand painted and framed...

Early 19th Century French Portrait of Hubert Robert Papal Ambassador of France. Beautiful painting purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with d...

This 19th century Mexican oil on tin 'oracion' (prayer) is dedicated to Santa Eduviges. Saint Hedwig is the patroness saint of Bavaria, brides, jealousy and difficult marriages -- kn...

A finely executed & extremely charming 19th century portrait of young Italian woman, probably that of Vittoria Caldoni. Vittoria Caldoni was an Italian woman from Albano most favoured as a sitter by several of the German artists working in Italy at this time. Oil on canvas, signed and dated 1827 bottom right, re-lined and set within a carved and ebonized frame. Canvas dimensions, 23.75” H x 18” W. Framed dimensions, 27.25" high x 21.75" wide x 2" deep. Artist Bio: Friedrich Moosbrugger (1804 - 1830) was a German genre...

An antique Indian Mughal Empire miniature painting executed in gouache and embellished with gold on paper, portrays a captivating court scene wherein a ruler engages with nobles. The...

Early 19th Century Portrait of the Marsh Family Twins, by Thomas Arrowsmith (English: 1772 - 1834), circa 1830, an oil on canvas group portrait of the celebrated five children of the Marsh family of Boston. The two pair of twin girls and their younger brother became well known on both sides of the Atlantic in their day, because sets of twins were pretty rare, and these children were so ridiculously cute. Apparently the greatest artists of their day were all clamoring to paint their portraits. The Magazine Antiques ran an article on the children and their popularity about 20 years ago. The short hair cuts sported by the girls are quite striking, and are actually not as odd and rare as many people assume. While longer hair enhanced with ringlets and other curls were very much the popular fashion, a good number of parents did boldly break away with these daring short bobs. Perhaps they were the "bohemians" of their day. The style grew in popularity, even among adults, following the French Revolution: dubbed "Guillotine Haircuts" they declared sympathy for the deposed royals. In this particular instance, I believe the short hair was chosen because it focused more attention on the beautiful faces, and lessened the variations in height and hair color to make them all look even more alike. A delightful painting, slightly Romantic School, a touch Folk Art, in excellent condition and signed on the reverse. Thomas Arrowsmith was a highly regarded artist who worked almost entirely in miniature. Such artists who created such amazingly detailed tiny portraits on ivory...

Rare Early 19th century Capriccio view of Rio de Janeiro Painting Probably painted circa 1810 by one of Jean-Baptiste Debret, Italian Students. Painted on Sailcloth. Historical Context of Early 19th Century Portuguese Colonial Brazil 1.1 Transition from Colony to Empire During the early 19th century, Brazil underwent a seismic shift in its political status. Originally a colony under the Portuguese Empire, the arrival of the Portuguese Royal Court in Rio de Janeiro in 1808 rapidly elevated the city’s cultural and political importance. By 1815, Brazil was declared a kingdom united with Portugal, setting the stage for the emergence of the Empire of Brazil in 1822. This period of transformation—often termed the transitional period from colony to empire—fueled a wave of artistic production in cities like Rio de Janeiro. 1.2 European Artistic Influence in Brazil With the French Artistic Mission in Rio (initiated in 1816) and the presence of various Portuguese and European artists, Brazilian art of the early 1800s began to reflect diverse influences, from neoclassical painting to the early rumblings of romanticism. Painters such as Jean-Baptiste Debret, and Nicolas-Antoine Taunay, and local luminaries like Manuel de Araújo Porto-Alegre contributed to the fine arts tradition in Brazil. Their works featured scenes of local life, portraits of Brazilian society, and imaginative vistas—sometimes referred to as “capriccios,” in which real elements were combined with artistic liberties to create an idealized panorama. 1.3 Rio de Janeiro as Cultural and Political Hub Rio de Janeiro, often called the Imperial capital after Brazil’s independence, was home to foundational institutions like the Imperial Academy of Fine Arts (Academia Imperial de Belas Artes). Later evolving into the Escola de Belas Artes (School of Fine Arts in Rio), these academies nurtured the talents of emerging painters, who found patronage under the Royal Court and, subsequently, the Imperial Court. The city’s significance was further enhanced by the construction of significant buildings, the modernization of infrastructure, and the mingling of European courtly customs with the traditions of local inhabitants. . Description of the Octagonal Oil on Canvas: A Capriccio View of Rio de Janeiro 2.1 Composition and Layout The most striking characteristic of this 19th-century Brazilian art piece is its octagonal shape, a relatively unusual format that draws the viewer’s gaze toward its centre. The composition showcases Rio de Janeiro’s shoreline in the early 1800s, brimming with merchant ships and smaller boats anchored near the shore. On the sand, there is a bustling crowd of local people—men and women carrying food and goods on their heads, loading and unloading boats, and engaging in everyday commerce. The backdrop of soaring mountains suggests Rio’s iconic topography, embodying the landscape that famously defines the city. 2.2 Architectural and Religious Landmarks On the left side, one can discern the silhouette of a church believed to be Santa Lucia, a significant religious structure in the heart of early 19th-century Rio. This element provides viewers with a tangible reference point, linking the scene to an actual location. However, because this painting is labelled as a “capriccio,” the artist might have taken creative liberties by rearranging or amplifying certain features of the city. The melding of real and idealized elements is characteristic of these imaginative vistas. 2.3 Evoking Daily Life in Colonial Rio One of the painting’s greatest appeals lies in its portrayal of daily life during the colonial era. Men and women from various backgrounds populate the scene. Some appear to be carrying goods on their heads, a common practice in Brazil that has persisted through different centuries. Others appear to be haggling or trading near small vessels, revealing the commercial pulse of an active port city. This focus on local people, combined with the grandeur of merchant ships, captures the tension and synergy between the every day and the extraordinary—a hallmark of Brazilian colonial painting that balances the grand narratives of empire with the rhythms of ordinary life. 2.4 An Amalgamation of Neoclassical and Romantic Influences Although academic art in early 19th century Brazil was highly influenced by neoclassicism, the onset of romanticism can be spotted in the emotional portrayal of the sky, the lively palette, and the dramatic emphasis on nature’s beauty (the mountains, in particular). This duality reflects the fine arts tradition in Brazil during the transitional phase when artists were embracing multiple styles. As part of the School of Rio or the Rio de Janeiro school, painters often integrated academic techniques learned from European masters with emerging local subjects and influences. 3. Institutions and Artistic Movements 3.1 Imperial Academy of Fine Arts Originally known as the Royal School of Sciences, Arts, and Crafts, the Imperial Academy of Fine Arts in Rio de Janeiro was instrumental in shaping 19th-century Brazilian art. Influential artists and teachers from Portugal, France, and other European nations congregated at the Academy, imparting their expertise to native students. As the monarchy consolidated power, the Academy enjoyed royal patronage, leading to the creation of Imperial Academy-style works that combined European academic rigour with Brazilian-themed subject matter. 3.2 Impact of the French Artistic Mission The French Artistic Mission, which arrived in 1816, played a pivotal role in introducing advanced European artistic techniques, thereby elevating the overall quality of painting in Brazil. Artists like Jean-Baptiste Debret not only documented Brazilian society but also spearheaded the development of a local visual identity that aligned with both academicism and the national context of a blossoming empire. Debret, alongside others such as Nicolas-Antoine Taunay, mentored Brazilian artists, sowing the seeds of what would become the Brazilian academic art movement. 3.3 Religious, Historical, and Landscape Paintings In addition to everyday scenes and historical compositions, religious iconography remained crucial throughout Portuguese colonial and imperial Brazil. Churches were omnipresent in cityscapes like Rio de Janeiro. Many colonial-era Brazilian portraits...

A delightful Japanese six panel painted paper screen featuring the beloved figure Hotei, Edo Period, early 19th century. Hotei, called Budai in China, and known as the Laughing Buddha or Fat Buddha in the West, is considered to be an emanation of Maitreya, the Buddha of the Future. In Japan, he also holds a special place as one of the Seven Lucky Gods, being the god of fortune, and protector of children. He is always portrayed as a mirthful and corpulent man, dressed in loose robes that show off his round belly. He carries a sack with him, said to be filled with treasure. As the protector of children, he is often portrayed with them playing on or around him, as he is here. The children portrayed in this screen are dressed in Chinese style clothing...

Artist unknown (19th century) Portrait of Robert Burns Oil on canvas Measures: 29 3/4 x 24 5/8 inches. Handsome and in very good conditions.

Large oil on canvas, "Jesus presents his wounds to Saint Thomas" or "the disbelief of Saint Thomas" after the triptych of Rockos by Rubens, Copy circa 1800 Modern frame