Old World Portraits
Peaceful Spring Message (Ping'an Chunxin tu)
Giuseppe Castiglione
A striking portrait of two figures amidst slender bamboo stalks, set against a vibrant lapis blue backdrop.
Old World Portraits
Scholarly portraits and old-world figures with gravity.
Richly dressed sitters, formal poses, and darker palettes give these portraits their stately, old-world presence.
Old World Portraits
Caterina Sagredo Barbarigo
Rosalba Carriera
A masterpiece of Rococo elegance, this luminous pastel captures the refined beauty of a Venetian noblewoman.
Old World Portraits
Tunisian Girl (Bedouin Woman in White)
Ants Laikmaa
A striking and soulful pastel portrait of a Tunisian woman, characterized by luminous white drapery and a captivating gaze.
Old World Portraits
Countess Stenbock
Anders Zorn
An elegant 19th-century watercolor portrait by Anders Zorn featuring a poised woman against a moody, atmospheric backdrop.
Old World Portraits
Young Girl
Abdülmecid II
An elegant and serene pastel portrait featuring luminous white drapery and a soft, contemplative gaze.