Old World Portraits
Portrait of Madame X
Marie Bashkirtseva
An intimate and sophisticated 19th-century portrait of a woman enveloped in a plush fur collar.
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
Portrait of Adam Chmiel
Stanisław Wyspiański
An expressive 1904 pastel portrait by Stanisław Wyspiański, featuring a striking palette of deep blue and sun-lit yellow.
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
Hon. Josiah Child
Francis Cotes
A striking 18th-century pastel portrait showcasing elaborate period costume and refined technique.