Old World Portraits

This dignified 1795 portrait by Carl Frederik von Breda captures Yusuf Agah Efendi in rich Ottoman attire and a contemplative pose.

An elegant late 18th-century portrait of French archaeologist Alexandre Lenoir, captured with a striking yellow cravat.

A grand 17th-century family portrait by Jürgen Ovens, capturing a moment of domestic dignity and affection.

An elegant mid-19th-century portrait by Thomas Sully, capturing the subject's gentle expression with luminous brushwork.

A charming and atmospheric portrait of a young girl clutching a lush armful of spring lilacs.

An elegant late 19th-century portrait capturing a sophisticated figure against a muted, atmospheric landscape.

A magnificent mid-19th century portrait capturing the elegance of Mexican high society.

A masterful study in light and shadow, this self-portrait by Henri Fantin-Latour offers a quiet, contemplative presence.

A striking 19th-century portrait of a youth in a dark green hunting jacket holding a rifle against a moody background.

An elegant 18th-century conversation piece depicting three figures in refined attire gathered around a musical score.

A stately portrait of Camille Barrère, characterized by dramatic lighting and formal old-world elegance.