Old World Portraits

An atmospheric 19th-century portrait study featuring a striking subject and masterful use of light.

A delicate 18th-century pastel portrait by Rosalba Carriera capturing a young boy's gentle gaze.

An elegant 18th-century pastel portrait of Henry Hoare, known as 'The Magnificent', rendered in striking blues and golds.

An elegant Rococo pastel portrait capturing the dignified presence of the French Consul Le Blond.

A striking portrait of two figures amidst slender bamboo stalks, set against a vibrant lapis blue backdrop.

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.

An expressive 1904 pastel portrait by Stanisław Wyspiański, featuring a striking palette of deep blue and sun-lit yellow.

An expressive 19th-century portrait of a Norwegian farmer, rendered with rich texture and warm, earthy tones.

An exceptional 18th-century Mewar miniature painting depicting a royal courtly gathering with Maharana Amar Singh I.

A striking and soulful pastel portrait of a Tunisian woman, characterized by luminous white drapery and a captivating gaze.

An intimate and exceptionally refined 18th-century domestic scene capturing a quiet moment between a mother and child.