Old World Portraits

A striking 1884 portrait of the celebrated French composer Claude Debussy by Marcel Baschet.

An elegant 19th-century portrait of siblings by John Singer Sargent, defined by masterful light and shadow.

A refined 18th-century portrait of a gentleman in a vibrant red velvet coat.

A dignified 19th-century oil portrait capturing a noble profile against an atmospheric, painterly background.

An elegant and serene pastel portrait featuring luminous white drapery and a soft, contemplative gaze.

An elegant Napoleonic-era portrait showcasing a royal figure in shimmering white silk and gold embroidery.

A masterful 18th-century double portrait by Thomas Gainsborough, capturing the elegance of the Linley sisters in a lush, romantic landscape.

A tender 19th-century double portrait of two sisters by the French Academic master William-Adolphe Bouguereau.

A soulful 19th-century portrait of the artist's sister, characterized by a detailed patterned backdrop and warm, earthen tones.

An intimate profile portrait capturing a moment of quiet contemplation in luminous light.

A profound and intimate self-portrait by Rembrandt, captured in his final year with masterful light and texture.

An elegant and dignified 18th-century portrait of Pope Clement XIII in ornate ecclesiastical robes.