Old World Portraits

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.

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 intimate and sophisticated 19th-century portrait of a woman enveloped in a plush fur collar.

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

A dignified and technically masterful self-portrait by the celebrated Venetian Rococo artist Rosalba Carriera.

This refined pastel portrait by Jean-Étienne Liotard captures 18th-century elegance through masterful textures and luminous color.

A charming and masterful 18th-century pastel portrait of a young girl in a vibrant blue velvet cape holding her pet dog.

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

An elegant and spirited pastel portrait by Édouard Manet, capturing a gentleman with masterful, impressionistic strokes.