An elegant Regency-era self-portrait by Charles Howard Hodges, characterized by masterful lighting and a dignified presence.

An evocative and dignified turn-of-the-century portrait of Richard Watson Gilder, rendered with masterful light and atmospheric depth.

A dignified Regency-era portrait of a scholarly gentleman, capturing a moment of quiet contemplation.

An atmospheric 19th-century portrait of a contemplative man in a study filled with books and rich textiles.

A dignified double portrait capturing a shared moment of domesticity and intellectual pursuit in the early 19th century.

An elegant 17th-century portrait of French author Charles Perrault surrounded by symbols of his scholarly and artistic pursuits.

An elegant portrait of a woman in a striking red gown and feathered hat, captured in a moment of graceful contemplation.

An introspective 18th-century scene of a writer at work, featuring a clever use of reflection.