Old World Portraits
Walter Stewart
Charles Willson Peale
A commanding 18th-century portrait of Walter Stewart in military dress, set against a sprawling encampment.
18th Century
Rococo elegance, neoclassical restraint, and refined portraiture with decorative ease.
Portraits, landscapes, and decorative works from the 1700s bring refinement, softness, and a sense of grace.
Old World Portraits
Portrait of Francesco Bartolozzi
Domenico Pellegrini
A distinguished late 18th-century portrait of the celebrated engraver Francesco Bartolozzi at work.
Figure Studies
Group of Beggars
Giacomo Ceruti
A poignant and masterfully rendered 18th-century scene depicting a trio of elderly figures with quiet dignity.
Old World Portraits
Isaac Smith
John Singleton Copley
An elegant 18th-century portrait by John Singleton Copley, featuring a dignified gentleman in a rich plum-colored coat.
Figure Studies
The Cosmic Form of Krishna
Unknown Artist
This vibrant 18th-century Indian miniature depicts Krishna in his all-encompassing Vishvarupa form, radiating divine power and complexity.
Figure Studies
Alms
Eustache Le Sueur
A serene and compassionate Baroque scene depicting a Carmelite nun giving alms to a man in need.