Ernest Meissonier (1815–1891) was one of the most internationally successful and celebrated artists of his time – but became almost completely forgotten in the 20th century. Not until now is the name of Meissonier starting to be re-introduced to its rightful place in art history, and this sketch ”Head of a Soldier” is an example of why. This oil sketch called ”Head of a Soldier” shows how Meissonier masterfully built up the composition with only a few brushstrokes. The man’s gaze is determined and radiates self-confidence. A detail with extra fine finesse is the end of the brushstroke that is visible at the bottom right; the stroke goes back and forth almost in a circle until the paint runs out. This technique may look simple but is very difficult to master. Meissonier likely took inspiration for this sketch from Giovanni Francesco Barbieri (called Guercino), who made several similar sketches. Sold 🔴 #classicartworks #meissonier #ernestmeissonier #art #classic #artdealer #sold #soldier #gamlastan #stockholm

Louis Rémy Mignot - Sunset, 1862 📍High Museum of Art, Atlanta #classicartworks #louisremymignot #sunset #winter #clsssic #art #artoftheday #masterpiece #inspiration

Carl Johansson (1863-1944) - Evening (Sörleviken, Nordingrå) More info at classicartworks.com Price: 3.900 € #classicartworks #carljohansson #sörleviken #nordingrå #unesco #art #artforsale #freeshipping

In late 17th century Amsterdam, no one could rival Nicolas Maes (1634– 1693) in the art of portraiture. As one of Rembrandts most accomplished pupils, Maes explored both genre painting and religious motifs before developing his characteristic style of impressive yet sensitive portraits that today can be seen in museums across the world. This portrait of a currently unknown Dutch gentleman is a brilliant example of how Maes refined his ability to capture both the people and fashions of Amsterdam during the last days of the Dutch golden age. This portrait is an excellent summary of Maes unusual talent in portraiture: the subtly painted face hit by a strong light that accentuates the features with soft shadows; the almost invisible play of color that creates the fresh complexion of the skin; the bulging swirls of the hair and the very exclusive garment called “Japonse Rok” in contemporary Dutch – today known as a Banyan, inspired by Japanese kimonos made with silks imported by the Dutch East Indian Company. It is a portrait that tells us of a wealthy and sophisticated young gentleman, well aware of the social and cultural codes that were expected in this time. While the robe with its richly patterned silk is an example of the fascination for the oriental the hair and overall look are typical for European and Dutch fashion. The background with what appears to be an Italian garden with a classical sculpture furthermore underlines the status and ambition of the sitter. Sold 🔴 #classicartworks #nicolaesmaes #maes #sold #oldmaster #dutchgoldenage #fineart #dealer #stockholm #gamlastan #gentleman

Jan Mankes - Large Owl on a Screen, 1913 @museummore collection #classicartworks #janmankes #mankes #owl #art #museum #classic #painting

Helene Schjerfbeck - The Convalescent, 1888 @ateneummuseum #classicartworks #heleneschjerfbeck #finnish #museum #convalescent #schjerfeck #ateneummuseum

Anton Genberg - Winter Landscape, 1919 New listing on the website 🟢 #classicartworks #art #antongenberg #swedish #artdealer #freeshipping #winterlandscape #winter

We are pleased to present a striking pastel by the Danish artist, Frants Henningsen (1850-1908), titled "A Summer's Day on Hornbæk Beach" dated 1886. The scene is from Hornbæk Beach in Denmark, featuring a beach with some pooled water, a few green grass plants, and some delicately painted seagulls, followed by the sea with sailboats, and land visible on the horizon. The water reflection in the puddle on the beach and in the sea is exceptionally beautiful, reflecting the sky, which has a few clouds. This is a motif that the artist revisited several times during the 1880s, including a larger oil painting executed in 1884, sold at Christie's in 2021, and another one from 1883 in the museum collection: The Hirschsprung Collection, Copenhagen. Our pastel is undoubtedly the brightest of those we could find; it is strikingly beautiful and in exceptionally good condition. 15.000 € #classicartworks #art #danishart #frantshenningsen #hornbæk #hornbækbeach #pastel #artforsale #summer

The Dispatch-Bearer by Giovanni Boldini, c. 1879. 📍The Metropolitan Museum of Art @metmuseum #classicartworks #art #themet #museum #inspiration #giovanniboldini #newyork #classic

In the Wild North by Ivan Shishkin (1831-1898) 📍National Art Museum of Ukraine #classicartworks #art #musuem #kiev #kyiv #ivanshishkin #romantic #winter #landscape #ukraine #masterpiece

Lake view in moonlight by an unknown artist, painted 1919. 2.250 € #classicartworks #art #unknown #pointillism #artdealer #1900s #freeshipping