Old World Portraits

A dignified 19th-century portrait capturing a bearded gentleman in formal attire.

A refined 17th-century double portrait celebrating intellectual life and domestic partnership.

A commanding mid-19th-century portrait of General Ulysses S. Grant in military uniform.

A dignified 19th-century portrait of the prominent American activist Lucretia Coffin Mott.

An expressive 1918 oil portrait of a British officer by Ambrose McEvoy, capturing a dignified presence with impressionistic brushwork.

A striking late 19th-century depiction of Jan Borluut in medieval armor against a luminous gold background.

This elegant 18th-century profile portrait captures the refined dignity of a French nobleman through masterful pastel technique.

A striking late-19th-century pastel portrait of a writer, capturing a contemplative yet direct gaze.

A refined 19th-century portrait of a gentleman, capturing a sense of scholarly dignity and classic elegance.

An intimate and masterful profile study of the young Queen Victoria, showcasing the elegant brushwork of Franz Xaver Winterhalter.

This 1829 portrait by John Neagle depicts the American architect William Strickland with a dignified expression and tools of his trade.

A sophisticated turn-of-the-century portrait study capturing a moment of relaxed dignity in cool, muted tones.