Old World Portraits

An elegant Federal-era portrait of First Lady Dolley Madison, characterized by luminous skin tones and classical drapery.

An expressive and characterful 1901 portrait of Alfred Stepek by renowned Polish symbolist Jacek Malczewski.

A powerful and striking 1821 group portrait of five Plains Indian leaders by Charles Bird King.

A dignified 18th-century portrait of a gentleman and his faithful spaniel set against a warm sunset landscape.

An evocative 19th-century portrait of a Scotsman in traditional dress, accompanied by his loyal canine companions.

An elegant 17th-century self-portrait featuring rich textures and a compelling, over-the-shoulder gaze.

A dignified 18th-century portrait of the pioneering architect Inigo Jones by the renowned artist William Hogarth.

An intimate and exceptionally refined 18th-century domestic scene capturing a quiet moment between a mother and child.

A dignified 19th-century portrait of a princess in rich silk and lace, accompanied by her faithful canine companion.

A luminous Victorian portrait capturing a mother and her children in a light-filled interior, characterized by exquisite textile detail and a serene atmosphere.

A serene and luminous portrait of a woman standing at the threshold between a quiet interior and a sunlit spring garden.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a man in mid-thought, capturing a moment of creative contemplation.