Old World Portraits

A delicate 18th-century pastel portrait by Rosalba Carriera capturing a young boy's gentle gaze.

An elegant 18th-century pastel portrait of Henry Hoare, known as 'The Magnificent', rendered in striking blues and golds.

An elegant Rococo pastel portrait capturing the dignified presence of the French Consul Le Blond.

A striking portrait of two figures amidst slender bamboo stalks, set against a vibrant lapis blue backdrop.

This elegant 18th-century profile portrait captures the refined dignity of a French nobleman through masterful pastel technique.

This dramatic 18th-century character study captures a figure in a spectacular, jewel-encrusted turban with vibrant blue plumage.

A masterpiece of Rococo elegance, this luminous pastel captures the refined beauty of a Venetian noblewoman.

This elegant 18th-century pastel portrait captures the youthful Crown Prince Friedrich Christian of Saxony with luminous detail and soft textures.

A refined 18th-century pastel portrait of a French marquis, showcasing exquisite lace detail and soft, luminous skin tones.

An exceptional 18th-century Mewar miniature painting depicting a royal courtly gathering with Maharana Amar Singh I.

An intimate and exceptionally refined 18th-century domestic scene capturing a quiet moment between a mother and child.

A striking 18th-century pastel portrait of mathematician Leonhard Euler, featuring rich blue tones and a masterfully captured intelligent gaze.