Old World Portraits
Henry Hoare, The Magnificent, of Stourhead
William Hoare
An elegant 18th-century pastel portrait of Henry Hoare, known as 'The Magnificent', rendered in striking blues and golds.
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
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
Marquis Henri-Bernard-Catherine de Sapte
Joseph de Saint-Michel
A refined 18th-century pastel portrait of a French marquis, showcasing exquisite lace detail and soft, luminous skin tones.
Old World Portraits
The Lavergne Family Breakfast
Jean-Étienne Liotard
An intimate and exceptionally refined 18th-century domestic scene capturing a quiet moment between a mother and child.