Old World Portraits

An elegant 18th-century portrait by Thomas Gainsborough featuring the Duchess of Devonshire in a luminous, shimmering gown.

A masterpiece of Baroque portraiture by Anthony van Dyck, featuring a young nobleman in luminous silks and an elegant, stately pose.

A majestic Romantic masterpiece by Eugène Delacroix depicting the Sultan of Morocco in a grand royal procession.

An elegant Regency-era portrait of a woman in a striking red shawl, painted with the luminous technique of Thomas Sully.

A charming 18th-century portrait of a young boy in classical dress accompanied by his loyal hound.

A striking Romantic portrait depicting an aristocrat in traditional Suliot costume, characterized by rich textures and dramatic lighting.

A striking Romantic-era portrait of a young hunter, defined by dramatic chiaroscuro lighting and masterful detail.

A powerful and dramatic 19th-century portrait of the celebrated African American actor Ira Aldridge in his most famous role.

An elegant 17th-century portrait by Anthony van Dyck featuring shimmering satin textures and classical mythological motifs.

An elegant full-length portrait of Marie-Adélaïde of Savoy in a sumptuous jeweled gown with a playful cherub.

A captivating and dramatic 1910 self-portrait by the legendary actress and artist Sarah Bernhardt.