Old World Portraits

A charming 19th-century American folk portrait of a woman in an ornate bonnet, rendered with striking flat colors and intricate lace detail.

A dignified 19th-century portrait of Hayne Hudjihini, capturing intricate beadwork and a striking warm palette.

A dignified 19th-century portrait of a Pawnee leader, distinguished by a magnificent feathered war bonnet and warm, earthy tones.

An iconic and dignified portrait of Thomas Jefferson, captured with the masterful brushwork of Gilbert Stuart.

An elegant 19th-century interior scene capturing a mother and her children in a moment of quiet domestic life.

A charming early 19th-century portrait of a boy in a vibrant green jacket and white ruffled collar.

An elegant 19th-century portrait of a young man, notable for his striking white ruffled collar and contemplative gaze.

A dignified 19th-century portrait of a gentleman by renowned American artist Gilbert Stuart.

An elegant and moody portrait of a woman in evening attire, captured with sophisticated brushwork.

An evocative late-career portrait by James McNeill Whistler, capturing the thoughtful gaze of his patron Charles Lang Freer.

This charming 19th-century American folk portrait captures a young woman in refined dress holding a small red book.