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.

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

A striking late-19th-century pastel portrait of a writer, capturing a contemplative yet direct gaze.

An intimate and sophisticated 19th-century portrait of a woman enveloped in a plush fur collar.

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 expressive 1904 pastel portrait by Stanisław Wyspiański, featuring a striking palette of deep blue and sun-lit yellow.

This elegant 18th-century pastel portrait captures the refined dignity of Frederic Graaf de Thoms.

A dignified and technically masterful self-portrait by the celebrated Venetian Rococo artist Rosalba Carriera.