18th Century

A delicate 18th-century pastel portrait by Rosalba Carriera capturing a young boy's gentle gaze.

An elegant 18th-century pastel portrait of Henry Hoare, known as 'The Magnificent', rendered in striking blues and golds.

A refined 18th-century Deccan miniature depicting Prince Bedar Bakht in a serene garden setting.

A meticulously detailed 18th-century gouache featuring a vibrant harvest of summer fruits and nuts.

An exquisite 18th-century Indian miniature painting depicting a romantic nocturnal encounter on a palace terrace.

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

A striking 18th-century pastel portrait of mathematician Leonhard Euler, featuring rich blue tones and a masterfully captured intelligent gaze.

An elegant Rococo pastel portrait capturing the dignified presence of the French Consul Le Blond.

This serene 18th-century landscape captures a fortified castle along a wide river, set against a backdrop of towering, hazy mountains.

An exquisite 18th-century Dutch still life featuring the luminous textures of wild strawberries against a dramatic, shadowed backdrop.

A striking portrait of two figures amidst slender bamboo stalks, set against a vibrant lapis blue backdrop.