Romantic period paintings

Music is often labelled a “universal language,” and according to the philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer, there is a good reason for that.

This portrait of the wife of the banker Henry O’Shea reveals the British influence on Madrazo’s fully romantic period. Her social position is indicated by the quality of the fabrics, laces and jewels, and by the elegant arrangement of the hands.

Lionel Péraux - visita romantica al lago

Learn the basics of the Romantic Art period so you know what you're looking at on your next trip to the museum

Francesco Vinea (1845 - 1902) - The language of love

Unknown artist - Girl on a balcony