Old World Portraits

An evocative late 19th-century portrait featuring masterful chiaroscuro lighting and a dignified, bearded subject.

A soul-stirring portrait of a Belgian laborer, captured with masterful detail and atmospheric lighting.

A striking turn-of-the-century portrait set against the iconic, bustling backdrop of Montmartre.

A dignified formal portrait characterized by dramatic lighting and a rich, moody palette.

A soulful and atmospheric 19th-century portrait capture in deep, contemplative tones.

An expressive 1914 oil portrait by Leonard Turzhansky capturing a characterful sitter with a direct, soulful gaze.

A stately 19th-century portrait of the famed explorer Captain Cook against a dramatic coastal backdrop.

A dignified 19th-century portrait of the French writer Alexandre Dumas fils, characterized by bold brushwork and a moody, atmospheric palette.

A dignified 1908 portrait by Elemír Halász-Hradil, capturing a gentleman in a classic, confident pose.

An evocative mid-19th-century portrait of a man with a steady gaze, set against a dramatic, atmospheric mountain landscape.

This 1878 oil portrait by Antoine Vollon captures a man in traditional Spanish dress accompanied by a faithful canine companion.

A striking early 20th-century self-portrait featuring bold, expressive brushwork and a commanding presence.