Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Lady in Blue
Carl Huns
This elegant 19th-century portrait captures a woman in a shimmering blue gown amidst an opulent, classical interior.
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 a Lady in Black
Abraham Lambertsz van den Tempel
A refined 17th-century portrait of a lady in a black gown, showcasing delicate lace and luminous pearls.
Old World Portraits
Portrait of Vladimir Alekseevich Musin-Pushkin
Karl Bryullov
A dignified 19th-century portrait of a Russian nobleman by Karl Bryullov, characterized by dramatic lighting and refined execution.
Old World Portraits
Countess Ebba Sparre
Sébastien Bourdon
This elegant 17th-century portrait features a striking contrast between deep blue silks and a luminous, soft-focus sitter.
Old World Portraits
Marie-Adélaïde of Savoy, Duchess of Burgundy
Jean-Baptiste Santerre
An elegant full-length portrait of Marie-Adélaïde of Savoy in a sumptuous jeweled gown with a playful cherub.