His historical paintings were exhibited at the Salon for the first time in 1831.

"We are looking for a modern or historical painting that will be transformative."

He first worked as a portraitist but later turned to historical painting.

This room reminded her of some ancient historical paintings she had seen.

The cave men have left historical paintings which are world wide.

He ended his period of historical painting at the same time.

In the 1880s he became a fashioned author of portraits and historical paintings.

Because history painting was at the top of the list, many painters wanted to produce historical paintings.

The problem with this was that historical paintings were the most difficult to sell.

The museum houses an important collection of portraits and historical paintings.