Old World Portraits

This evocative 1883 portrait captures a young Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec in a loose, painterly style with a rich, warm palette.

A majestic and detailed formal portrait of the Qianlong Emperor in full ceremonial court attire.

A dignified historical portrait of a man in rich crimson robes, set against a luminous gold backdrop.

A striking late-19th-century pastel portrait of a writer, capturing a contemplative yet direct gaze.

An elegant depiction of late 19th-century Parisian style by master of the Belle Époque, Jean Béraud.

A refined 19th-century portrait of a Joseon dynasty official, showcasing masterful brushwork and traditional Korean attire.

An intimate and masterful profile study of the young Queen Victoria, showcasing the elegant brushwork of Franz Xaver Winterhalter.

An expressive portrait of French actor Émile Dehelly in stage costume, rendered with vibrant, impressionistic brushwork.

A dignified expressionist portrait of Thorvald Løchen, captured with the expressive brushwork of Edvard Munch.

A striking 19th-century portrait of a nobleman rendered in vivid crimson against a shimmering gold field.

A striking 19th-century portrait of a medieval architect rendered against a luminous gold background.

An evocative late 19th-century portrait depicting a medieval figure against a luminous gold ground.