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.

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.

A striking impressionistic portrait of a distinguished gentleman, captured with bold, confident brushwork.