Old World Portraits

An elegant and confident pastel self-portrait by Dutch artist Thérèse Schwartze, capturing the refined fashion of the early 20th century.

An elegant American Impressionist portrait of a woman in evening attire, captured with luminous light and soft, atmospheric brushwork.

This 1767 portrait by Joseph Wright of Derby captures a dashing figure in vibrant green and red attire against a dramatic landscape.

A dignified late 18th-century portrait by Sir Thomas Lawrence, capturing the sitter with masterful light and shadow.

A stunning 1843 masterpiece by Franz Xaver Winterhalter, depicting a reclining princess in a setting of grand European elegance.

This evocative 17th-century portrait captures a musician in a moment of deep concentration, masterfully rendered with dramatic light.

This elegant 18th-century portrait captures a woman in a luminous white satin dress, showcasing the artist's masterful rendering of light and texture.

An elegant profile portrait by Rembrandt featuring masterful lighting and rich, dark textures.

A soul-stirring 19th-century portrait study of a Roman man, rendered with masterful psychological depth.

This grand seventeenth-century portrait by Anthony van Dyck features an English earl in a lush, exotic landscape.

This evocative 1895 oil painting by André Brouillet captures the delicate innocence and soulful gaze of two siblings.

This striking regimental portrait captures the dignity of a British officer through vibrant color and masterful brushwork.