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.

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

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.

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.

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

A striking 18th-century pastel portrait showcasing elaborate period costume and refined technique.

An elegant and serene pastel portrait featuring luminous white drapery and a soft, contemplative gaze.

An elegant and confident pastel self-portrait by Dutch artist Thérèse Schwartze, capturing the refined fashion of the early 20th century.