Old World Portraits

This masterwork by William Hogarth captures the intense drama of the theater through a powerful, emotive portrait.

An elegant Impressionist study of a woman gazing into a mirror, captured with Edgar Degas's signature loose, confident brushwork.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of Barbara North, showcasing opulent textures and a sophisticated palette.

An elegant 17th-century double portrait featuring rich satin drapery and a charming allegorical cupid.

A grand eighteenth-century masterpiece by Pompeo Batoni depicting a historic papal audience in Rome.

This masterful 17th-century Dutch group portrait blends classical allegory with contemporary life in a vibrant, detailed town square.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a woman reclining in a quiet interior, characterized by luminous fabrics and a warm, atmospheric palette.

An elegant 18th-century 'conversation piece' featuring a family in fine attire with their horses and dog in a pastoral landscape.

An iconic Neoclassical portrait of socialite Juliette Récamier reclining in an elegant white gown.

A dignified 1890 oil portrait of Thomas Edison in his laboratory surrounded by his inventions.

An intimate and masterful self-portrait by Joaquín Sorolla, defined by its striking use of light and shadow.

A masterful triple-view study of Cardinal Richelieu by Philippe de Champaigne, capturing the sitter with exceptional psychological depth.