Old World Portraits

A tender and intimate double portrait of two women engaged in quiet study by German painter Hans Thoma.

An evocative late 19th-century self-portrait featuring dramatic chiaroscuro and a contemplative gaze.

This elegant 19th-century portrait captures a noblewoman in a thoughtful pose against a lush, atmospheric garden backdrop.

An expressive 1914 oil portrait by Leonard Turzhansky capturing a characterful sitter with a direct, soulful gaze.

A sophisticated Post-Impressionist portrait of art critic Théodore Duret in his study, featuring rich textures and a bold, warm palette.

A characterful and dignified turn-of-the-century self-portrait featuring a striking mustache and classical attire.

A compelling 19th-century self-portrait featuring rich textures and a focused, scholarly atmosphere.

A sophisticated early 20th-century portrait capturing a moment of quiet contemplation.

A tender and intimate 19th-century oil study featuring a family in profile, rendered in warm, earthy tones.

This classic 19th-century portrait captures a young man with a thoughtful expression, rendered with warm, lifelike skin tones.

An intimate Post-Impressionist portrait of a woman playing the piano in a richly detailed interior.

A striking mid-19th-century portrait capturing the weathered dignity and intense gaze of a Norwegian farmer.