Old World Portraits

An evocative 19th-century portrait of a woman in traditional Italian dress, characterized by luminous skin tones and rich textures.

A charming and regal 17th-century portrait of the young Prince William III beside a symbolic orange tree.

A sophisticated 1773 double portrait by John Singleton Copley, capturing a moment of domestic elegance.

An evocative 19th-century portrait of a young woman wrapped in a dark fur cloak, rendered with masterful light and shadow.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a woman admiring an ornate golden platter, rendered in warm, luminous tones.

An elegant and contemplative 19th-century portrait of a young girl set against a striking blue architectural background.

An elegant 19th-century self-portrait of the artist Ferdinand von Wright, capturing the dignity of the creative profession.

An elegant late 19th-century self-portrait by Ava de Lagercrantz, capturing a moment of quiet confidence and refined Victorian style.

A soulful and atmospheric portrait capturing the rugged character and quiet dignity of a 19th-century laborer.

A dignified self-portrait of artist George Sturm in a felt hat, capturing the focused gaze of a master at work.

This intimate portrait by Edgar Degas captures a quiet moment of musical practice with luminous, painterly sensitivity.

An elegant 18th-century scene depicting the artist's wife amidst the creative atmosphere of a master’s studio.