Old World Portraits

An elegant and serene 1801 portrait of a woman at her piano by American folk artist John Brewster, Jr.

A soulful, painterly profile study by Helene Schjerfbeck capturing a moment of quiet focus and intellectual depth.

A tender and refined 19th-century portrait of two brothers and their pet in an elegant, plant-filled interior.

This intimate Post-Impressionist portrait captures a domestic moment with a rich, patterned interior and soft lighting.

A young woman in a green jacket gazes thoughtfully from a stone balcony draped with a rich oriental rug.

A dignified 19th-century portrait capturing the steady presence of a housekeeper in a domestic setting.

A classic 19th-century portrait of a woman in refined attire, featuring a striking ruffled bonnet.

A striking early 20th-century self-portrait capturing a pensive artist in his studio.

A sophisticated and dignified portrait of a man in black, capturing an early 20th-century European sensibility.

A dignified early 19th-century portrait of a gentleman, capturing the romantic elegance of the era.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a woman from Mykonos in traditional dress.

An elegant and dignified portrait by John Singer Sargent, capturing a moment of quiet poise with masterful brushwork.