Old World Portraits
Moroccan Sephardic Couple
Auguste Raynaud
An elegant Orientalist portrait of a Moroccan couple amidst the stunning architectural detail of a Moorish palace.
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
An Egyptian Pot Seller at Gizeh
Elisabeth Baumann
This striking 19th-century Orientalist painting captures the dignified presence of a young Egyptian woman amidst earthenware pottery.
Old World Portraits
Tunisian Girl (Bedouin Woman in White)
Ants Laikmaa
A striking and soulful pastel portrait of a Tunisian woman, characterized by luminous white drapery and a captivating gaze.
Old World Portraits
Portrait of an Arab
Hippolyte Lazerges
An evocative profile portrait of a man in traditional North African attire, captured in a moment of contemplative gaze.
Old World Portraits
Berber Bride
Josep Tapiró Baró
A stunning 19th-century portrait capturing the intricate beauty and regal presence of traditional Berber bridal finery.