Old World Portraits
Henry Hoare, The Magnificent, of Stourhead
William Hoare
An elegant 18th-century pastel portrait of Henry Hoare, known as 'The Magnificent', rendered in striking blues and golds.
Old World Portraits
Scholarly portraits and old-world figures with gravity.
Richly dressed sitters, formal poses, and darker palettes give these portraits their stately, old-world presence.
Old World Portraits
Self-Portrait
Rosalba Carriera
A dignified and technically masterful self-portrait by the celebrated Venetian Rococo artist Rosalba Carriera.
Old World Portraits
Portrait of Leonhard Euler
Jakob Emanuel Handmann
A striking 18th-century pastel portrait of mathematician Leonhard Euler, featuring rich blue tones and a masterfully captured intelligent gaze.
Old World Portraits
Hon. Josiah Child
Francis Cotes
A striking 18th-century pastel portrait showcasing elaborate period costume and refined technique.
Old World Portraits
Empress Maria Theresa
Jean-Étienne Liotard
This elegant 18th-century pastel portrait captures Empress Maria Theresa in a moment of quiet dignity and refined grace.