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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
Italian Stone Garden Sculptures of Roman Mythological subject of Apollo
Italian Stone Garden Sculptures of Roman Mythological subject of Apollo

Italian Stone Garden Sculptures of Roman Mythological subject of Apollo

Located in Rome, IT

Finely carved mythological subject in Vicenza limestone of Apollo in Excellent condition from an estate of Veneto. Timeless decoration for your interior or garden. Measurements: St...

Category

20th Century Academic Art

Materials

Limestone

Portrait Sketch
Portrait Sketch

Portrait Sketch

By Ben Fenske

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

A portrait of a male head, in profile by BenFenske. The artist uses a variety of colors to convey a naturalist impression. Artist Bio Ben Fenske (b. 1978) although a native of Minn...

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21st Century and Contemporary Academic Art

Materials

Paper, Conté, Crayon

19th century color lithograph portraits patriotic American stars flags
19th century color lithograph portraits patriotic American stars flags

19th century color lithograph portraits patriotic American stars flags

By Nathaniel Currier

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"The Presidents of the U.S." is an original hand-colored lithograph by Nathaniel Currier. It features the first eleven presidents of the United States. 14" x 10" art 23" x 19 1/8" frame Nathaniel Currier was born March 27, 1813 to Nathaniel and Hannah Currier in Roxbury, Massachusetts. At the age of fifteen he was apprenticed to William S. and John Pendleton of Boston who had set up the first lithographic establishment in America. His apprenticeship served him well as he went on to be the largest publisher of lithographs. Mr. Maurer described Nat Currier as being very gentlemanly and liberal. As is evident to the success of the firm of Currier & Ives he was very devoted to his business. Nat Currier had many friends including Horace Greely and P.T. Barnum. He was well known for his sense of humor and Harry T. Peters tells one story about P. T. Barnum. "Currier had heard that one day his friend, the great showman, had rushed into the barber shop of the old Park Hotel, at Beekman and Nassau Streets, to get a shave. Barnum had hurried up to Tom Higginson, the barber, and said, 'Tom, I'm in a hurry.' 'Sorry for it,' said Tom, 'but it's that gentleman's turn next.' 'That gentleman' was an unshaven irshman waiting for a ten-cent shave. Barnum turned to him and said, 'My friend, if you will let me have your turn, I'll pay for what you have done.' The gentleman consented, and, as Barnum found out later, had a full job done - absolutely everything the house had. The check was for a dollar and sixty cents. When Currier heard this story he found the very Irishman and had him pose. The result was the famous cartoon, "The Man that Gave Barnum 'His Turn.'" Nathaniel was married twice; his first wife was Miss Eliza West of Boston. He had one son with Eliza, Edward West Currier. In 1847 he married Miss Laura Ormsbee of Vermont. Laura and Nathaniel are memorialized in the famous N. Currier lithograph The Road Winter...

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1840s Academic Art

Materials

Lithograph

British mid century watercolour and pen drawing of black and tan terrier dogs
British mid century watercolour and pen drawing of black and tan terrier dogs

British mid century watercolour and pen drawing of black and tan terrier dogs

By Mona Alizon Edmonds

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

Mona Alizon Edmonds (British, circa 1944) The black and tans day Inscribed with title, signed and dated ‘May 1944 M. Alizon Edmonds.’ (lower edge) Pencil, watercolour and body colour...

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20th Century Academic Art

Materials

Watercolor, Pencil

Madonna del Dito - Heavenly beauty down to the fingertip -
Madonna del Dito - Heavenly beauty down to the fingertip -

Madonna del Dito - Heavenly beauty down to the fingertip -

Located in Berlin, DE

KPM, Madonna del Dito, oval, slightly curved porcelain picture plate by KPM Berlin in fine polychrome onglaze painting, 27 x 22 cm (plate size), 33 x 28.5 cm (frame), unsigned, press...

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1880s Academic Art

Materials

Porcelain, Oil

Italian Stone Garden Sculpture of Roman Mythological subject Apollo
Italian Stone Garden Sculpture of Roman Mythological subject Apollo

Italian Stone Garden Sculpture of Roman Mythological subject Apollo

Located in Rome, IT

Finely carved mythological subject in Vicenza limestone of Apollo and Minerva Excellent condition from an estate of Veneto. Measurements: Statues cm 150, base cm 85.

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20th Century Academic Art

Materials

Limestone

Still Life composition
Still Life composition

Still Life composition

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Jacques DELANOY (1820-1890) Still Life Fruits and vegetables Oil on canvas signed and dated 1890 low left Old frame regilded with leaves Dim canvas : 41 X 34 cm Dim frame : 53 X 44 ...

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1890s Academic Art

Materials

Oil

A Fine and Charming 19th Century Oil Canvas "Children Walking the Baby Goat"
A Fine and Charming 19th Century Oil Canvas "Children Walking the Baby Goat"

A Fine and Charming 19th Century Oil Canvas "Children Walking the Baby Goat"

Located in LA, CA

Henry Joseph Campotosto (Belgium, 1833-1910) A Very Fine Oil on Canvas "Walking the Baby Goat", depicting two young dutch girls by the grassy shore of a river bank, one standing holding a wicker basket and a leash to a resting baby goat, the youngest sitting next to her on a pile of branches tucking her pants, a pair of ducks and ducklings swimming by the tree lined river; within a later giltwood carved frame. Signed (l/r): Campotosto Henry. Circa: Brussels, 1870. Note: The artist is also known as Henri Campotosto Henry or Henri Campotosto was born in Brussels in 1833. He studied in Brussels at the Royal Academy des Beaux-Arts and painted some artworks with Eugène Verboeckhoven (Belgium, 1798-1881). He received a 1st Class Medal at the Academy of Brussels and an honorable mention at the Paris Exhibition of 1860. In 1871 he moved to London with his family and remained there for life. He exhibited his work at the Royal Academy Exhibition until 1874 and at the Suffolk Street Gallery from 1878. In 1880 he took part in the Berlin Academy Exhibition. His daughter Octavia also became a painter, visited Italy, and showed her paintings at the Royal Academy from 1871 to 1874. Henri Campotosto died in London in 1910. High Sales: Christie's New York - Property from an American Collection, "The Bird's Nest" - Lot 247 on October 22, 2008, Sold for $37,500 Bonhams London - 19th Century European, Victorian and British Impressionist Art on 28 September 2016 - Lot 33 "Gathering flowers" Sold for £25,000 ($33,750 USD) Museums: The British Museum - Print of two girls and a lamb and print of two girls by a river bank Literature • E. Benezit Dictionnaire des Peintres, Sculpteurs, Dessinateurs, et Graveurs by Librairie Gründ - 1976 Edition - Volume 2, Page 488. • Maurice W...

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19th Century Academic Art

Materials

Oil

Vincenzo Capobianchi – The Shoe Seller – Italian Watercolor Painting
Vincenzo Capobianchi – The Shoe Seller – Italian Watercolor Painting

Vincenzo Capobianchi – The Shoe Seller – Italian Watercolor Painting

Located in Sant Celoni, ES

Vincenzo Capobianchi – The Shoe Seller – Watercolor on Paper – 21 × 25 cm Original watercolor painting by Italian artist Vincenzo Capobianchi (1836–1928), titled The Shoe Seller (El...

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Late 19th Century Academic Art

Materials

Watercolor

Two Marines in Pair
Two Marines in Pair

Two Marines in Pair

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

BURLING Gilbert (1843-1875) Two oil on wood panel signed low right Showing scenes of fishing by the sea Frames giglded with leaves Size wood panel : 22 X 41 cm (each) Size frame : 33...

Category

Late 19th Century Academic Art

Materials

Oil

French School 19th Century, A Muskeeter, original pencil drawing
French School 19th Century, A Muskeeter, original pencil drawing

French School 19th Century, A Muskeeter, original pencil drawing

Located in Paris, FR

French school 19th Century A Muskeeter Pencil on paper 26.5 x 17 cm Bears a signature "F. Roybet" in the lower right In quite good condition, bears some visible foxings, In an old mount (some damages) (not framed) Even if the style, execution and of course subject are those of Ferdinand Roybet...

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1890s Academic Art

Materials

Carbon Pencil

19th Century Still Life Attributed to Philip Henry Poore
19th Century Still Life Attributed to Philip Henry Poore

19th Century Still Life Attributed to Philip Henry Poore

Located in New York, NY

Attributed to Philip Henry Poore (English, c. 1825–1903) Untitled, 1881(?) Oil on canvas 16 x 20 in. Framed: 20 3/4 x 25 x 2 1/2 in. Signed and dated lower left: P.H. Poore 1881 (da...

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1880s Academic Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mashallah! by Carl Haag
Mashallah! by Carl Haag

Mashallah! by Carl Haag

By Carl Haag

Located in New Orleans, LA

Carl Haag 1820–1915 German Mashallah! Signed and dated “Carl Haag / 1870” (lower right) Titled and signed “Mash: Allah! / by Carl Haag” (en verso) Watercolor heightened with white...

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19th Century Academic Art

Materials

Watercolor

18th century diptych portraits man and woman American formal dress flower
18th century diptych portraits man and woman American formal dress flower

18th century diptych portraits man and woman American formal dress flower

By William Jennys

Located in Milwaukee, WI

The present pair of portraits would make an exceptional addition to any collection of early American art not only because they were painted by the notable William Jennys, but also because the sitters are members of notable and influential New England families. In addition, these pendants have impeccable provenance: they have never left ownership of the decedents of the Kimball family and this is the first time they have been available for purchase. David Kimball (1766-1848) and Nancy Stacy Kimball (1774-1844) were members of historic Massachusetts families. David Kimball is a sixth-generation decedent of Richard Kimball (d. 1675) and Ursula Scott (d. 1659), who emigrated from Rattlasden, Suffolk County, England to Watertown MA around 1634. The family then relocated in 1637 to Ipswich, the city with which the family is now most strongly identified, when Richard was appointed to be a wheelwright.[1] Nancy likewise had early New England ancestry, descended from Simon Stacy and Elizabeth Clark, who were married in London in 1620.[2] Nancy Stacy was the second wife of David Kimball, and the two were married in 1799. Given this, the present pendant portraits were likely completed shortly after the marriage. David had two children by his first wife Mary Morse, who died in September of 1798. David and Nancy would have nine additional children between 1801 and 1815.[3] Most notably, the couple were parents of the Boston politician and showman Moses Kimball (1809-1895).[2][3] Moses would found the Boston Museum, an early for-profit museum and theater opened in 1841 that resembled European curiosity cabinets: the museum displayed paintings of Thomas Scully and Charles Peale alongside Chinese artwork, stuffed animals, dwarves and mermaids. Alongside these exhibits, visitors could attend the theater which held performances by gymnasts and contortionists, followed by performances of Shakespeare and Dickens.[4] This museum set the model for the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, which when founded in 1870 held a similarly diverse collection and appealed to the interests of a diverse set of visitors.[5] Moreover, some Greek antiquities from Moses Kimball's museum were eventually given to the MFA and Moses donated approximately $5,000 to the MFA's endowment upon his death.[6][7] William Jennys (1774–1859), also known as J. William Jennys, is an important American primitive portrait...

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1790s Academic Art

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Italian Limestone Garden Sculptures of Aria a  Roman Goddness
Italian Limestone Garden Sculptures of Aria a  Roman Goddness

Italian Limestone Garden Sculptures of Aria a Roman Goddness

Located in Rome, IT

Finely carved mythological subject in Lecce limestone of Aria a Roman Goddness . Excellent condition from an estate of Veneto. Measurements: Statue cm 160, base cm 85.

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20th Century Academic Art

Materials

Limestone

Female Nude in a Studio
Female Nude in a Studio

Female Nude in a Studio

By Bertalan Karlovszky

Located in Houston, TX

"Female Nude in a Studio" circa 1910. 19 X 13 1/2 inches, oil on wood panel. Etched signature lower right. Well listed Hungarian artist. Spent his student years under the guidance o...

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1910s Academic Art

Materials

Oil

Portrait at the Painter's workshop
Portrait at the Painter's workshop

Portrait at the Painter's workshop

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Francesco Brunery (1849–1926) Portrait at the Artist's Workshop Oil on wood panel Old frame gilded with leaves Dim panel : 30 X 24 cm Dim frame : 54 X 46 cm Francesco Brunery (1849...

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1890s Academic Art

Materials

Oil

Magnificent Italian Fountain Sculpture of Goddess with Delphines
Magnificent Italian Fountain Sculpture of Goddess with Delphines

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 ...

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1930s Academic Art

Materials

Limestone

19th century color lithograph indigenous portrait figure feathers bison red
19th century color lithograph indigenous portrait figure feathers bison red

19th century color lithograph indigenous portrait figure feathers bison red

By McKenney & Hall

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Kish-Ke-Kosh, A Fox Brave (Sauk-Fox)" is an original hand-colored lithograph by McKenney & Hall. This piece features a Native American man. Reference: Page 200 of The North American Indian Portfolios in the Library of Congress. 13 1/4" x 9 3/4" art 27 1/4" x 22 3/8" frame American lithograph publishers. Most well-known for "History of the Indian Tribes of North America," a collection of 125 images that included biographical sketches and anecdotes of principal chiefs. Thomas Loraine McKenney (1785-1859) served as Commissioner of Indian Affairs from 1824 to 1830. In that capacity he commissioned and collected portraits of Native Americans...

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1830s Academic Art

Materials

Lithograph

Prosperous Family: Academic Figurative Painting by Mark Beard aka Bruce Sargeant
Prosperous Family: Academic Figurative Painting by Mark Beard aka Bruce Sargeant

Prosperous Family: Academic Figurative Painting by Mark Beard aka Bruce Sargeant

By Mark Beard

Located in Hudson, NY

Academic style figurative painting on canvas of a family and red tractor against a classic American farm field "Prosperous Family", painted by Mark Beard under his fictitious persona, Bruce Sargeant 84 x 58 inches unframed, 91 x 65 x 3 inches with a gold painted wood frame Excellent condition, ready to hang as is This Academic style figurative oil painting on canvas was painted by Mark Beard as Bruce Sargeant, a pseudonym in homage to the fashion photographer, Bruce Weber, and figurative painter, John Singer Sargeant. Here, the artist captures a blue collar American farming family in their field with an old red tractor. The man and woman stand stoically with their young child, dressed in simple white garments, perhaps to symbolize their purity. Rolling mountains...

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Early 2000s Academic Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th century color lithograph portrait indigenous male subject feathers signed
19th century color lithograph portrait indigenous male subject feathers signed

19th century color lithograph portrait indigenous male subject feathers signed

By McKenney & Hall

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Wa-Em-Boesh-Kaa, A Chippeway Chief," is an original hand-colored lithograph by McKenney & Hall. It features a portrait of a notable Native American chief, with informational text below. 13 1/2" x 18 3/4" paper 25 5/8" x 20 1/2" frame American lithograph publishers. Most well-known for "History of the Indian Tribes of North America," a collection of 125 images that included biographical sketches and anecdotes of principal chiefs. Thomas Loraine McKenney (1785-1859) served as Commissioner of Indian Affairs from 1824 to 1830. In that capacity he commissioned and collected portraits of Native Americans...

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1830s Academic Art

Materials

Lithograph

Nymphs Dancing
Nymphs Dancing

Nymphs Dancing

By Henri-Pierre Picou

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

PICOU Henri Pierre (1824-1895) Nymphs Dancing Oil on canvas signed and dated 1881 low left Old frame regilded with leaves Dim canvas : 62 X 82 cm Dim frame : 80 X 100 cm PICOU Henri Pierre (1824-1895) French Painter 19th century Born on February 27th, 1824 in Nantes - Died on July 17th, 1895 in Nantes Painter of History, allegorical subjects, genre paintings, Symbolist. Pupil of Paul Delaroche...

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1880s Academic Art

Materials

Oil

“Enlevement des Sabines”
“Enlevement des Sabines”

“Enlevement des Sabines”

By Marius Jean Antonin Mercié

Located in Southampton, NY

Here for your consideration is a beautiful highly detailed bronze done in the forth quarter of the nineteen century after the work of Jean Boulogne, known as Giambologna. Boulogne’s sculpture was done in marble and was completed between 1579 and 1583. The sculptor of this bronze is Antonin Mercie, a well known French sculptor born in 1845. The bronze represents the Rape of the Sabine Women (Latin: Sabinae raptae), also known as the Abduction of the Sabine Women or the Kidnapping of the Sabine Women, was an incident in Roman mythology in which the men of Rome committed a mass abduction of young women from the other cities in the region. It has been a frequent subject of artists and sculptors, particularly during the Renaissance and post-Renaissance eras. Signed on base “Mercie” for Antonin Mercie.. In very good condition wirh original brown patina. The base which depicts rocks is bronze and has been painted a matt black. Provenance:: A Sarasota estate. Mercié, (Marius Jean Antonin Mercie...

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1880s Academic Art

Materials

Bronze

Arab Horsemen 19th Century Antique Landscape orientalist Oil Painting on Canvas
Arab Horsemen 19th Century Antique Landscape orientalist Oil Painting on Canvas

Arab Horsemen 19th Century Antique Landscape orientalist Oil Painting on Canvas

By Adolf Schreyer

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...

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19th Century Academic Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Musician by Alfred Weber
The Musician by Alfred Weber

The Musician by Alfred Weber

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...

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Late 19th Century Academic Art

Materials

Panel, Oil

Portrait of a Young Woman, Realist Portrait Painting, Oil, 2010
Portrait of a Young Woman, Realist Portrait Painting, Oil, 2010

Portrait of a Young Woman, Realist Portrait Painting, Oil, 2010

Located in Edinburgh, GB

The portrait depicts a young woman. She is sitting with her chin resting on her hand. She is wearing a black hat. She looks happy. A serene, cheerful expression lights up her face. T...

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2010s Academic Art

Materials

Oil

"Montauk Point Lighthouse" Antique 19th Century Academic Oil Painting on Canvas
"Montauk Point Lighthouse" Antique 19th Century Academic Oil Painting on Canvas

"Montauk Point Lighthouse" Antique 19th Century Academic Oil Painting on Canvas

By Francis Augustus Silva

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...

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19th Century Academic Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Four Season Extraordinary Set of  Italian Stone Term Figure Sculptures
Four Season Extraordinary Set of  Italian Stone Term Figure Sculptures

Four Season Extraordinary Set of Italian Stone Term Figure Sculptures

Located in Rome, IT

Four Term Figure sculptures with classically draped figures and their distinguishing symbols in carved Vicenza stone. Autumn, winter, spring and summer. Measures: Height with squar...

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20th Century Academic Art

Materials

Limestone

Pair 19th Century French Whimsical Oil on Canvas  "Cherubs and Putti Children"
Pair 19th Century French Whimsical Oil on Canvas  "Cherubs and Putti Children"

Pair 19th Century French Whimsical Oil on Canvas "Cherubs and Putti Children"

By Charles Joshua Chaplin

Located in LA, CA

Charles Joshua Chaplin (French, 1825-1891) A Very Fine and Charming Pair of 19th Century French Whimsical Oils on Canvas of Cherubs and Putti, after François Boucher (French, 1703–17...

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19th Century Academic Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"A Spanish Woman (Dolores)" Thomas Eakins, American, Female Portrait
"A Spanish Woman (Dolores)" Thomas Eakins, American, Female Portrait

"A Spanish Woman (Dolores)" Thomas Eakins, American, Female Portrait

By Thomas Eakins

Located in New York, NY

Thomas Eakins A Spanish Woman (Dolores), 1870 Oil on canvas 22 x 18 1/4 inches Provenance The artist Mrs. Thomas Eakins, Philadelphia (acquired in 1929) Walter Pach, New York (acquired by 1933) Parke-Bernet Galleries, Inc., New York, January 6, 1949, Lot 66 Salander-O'Reilly Gallery, New York The Tanenbaum Family Collection, New York (acquired from the above) Born in Philadelphia, Thomas Eakins was a portrait and genre painter whom many regard as the father of modern realism in American Art. Embodying many of the ideals of advances in science, industry, and technology of his time, he was an avid student of science and anatomy, resulting in collisions with the moral boundaries of the Victorian era. In his quest for anatomical accuracy in his work, Eakins was a pioneer in his use of photography in art making, and established a tradition of portraiture that was distinctly American, his knowledge of the human body allowing him to create a sense of naturalism in his artwork. After graduating from the local Central High School in Philadelphia with honors in mathematics, science, and French, he applied for a position as Professor of Drawing at his alma mater, but was rejected. He then registered at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, where he studied drawing from antique casts. He rebelled at the outdated methods of these classes and ultimately changed his focus to anatomy studies given by Dr. A.R Thomas...

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1870s Academic Art

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Canvas, Oil

"A Surprising Visit"  19th Century Antique European  Oil Painting on Canvas
"A Surprising Visit"  19th Century Antique European  Oil Painting on Canvas

"A Surprising Visit" 19th Century Antique European Oil Painting on Canvas

By Eduardo Leon Garrido

Located in Jacksonville, FL

A Surprising Visit" by Eduardo León Garrido (Spanish, 1856-1949) invites viewers into a sumptuous journey through 19th-century European luxury. Eduardo León Garrido, a distinguished Spanish artist born in 1856 and leaving an artistic legacy until 1949, displayed a remarkable ability to capture the essence of his time through his brushstrokes. This antique masterpiece, rendered in oil on panel and measuring 22 1/2 x 29 3/4 inches, unveils a world of opulence within a Royal European...

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19th Century Academic Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

“Italian Sketches, Oct, Nov and December 1894” – Grand Tour Architectural Sketch
“Italian Sketches, Oct, Nov and December 1894” – Grand Tour Architectural Sketch

“Italian Sketches, Oct, Nov and December 1894” – Grand Tour Architectural Sketch

Located in London, GB

“Italian Sketches, Oct, Nov and December 1894” – Grand Tour Architectural Sketchbook Italy and France, 1894 Fully bound in leather Height 31 cm , width 26 cm, depth 3 cm Crafted in ...

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19th Century Academic Art

Materials

Leather, Watercolor, Pencil

Academic art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Academic art available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add art created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of purple, blue, orange, pink and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Karen Darbinyan, Owen Jones, Paul Jones b.1921, and Mark Beard. Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Oil Paint and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Academic art, so small editions measuring 1.5 inches across are also available. Prices for art made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $11 and tops out at $700,000, while the average work sells for $1,444.