Old World Portraits
Henry Hoare, The Magnificent, of Stourhead
William Hoare
An elegant 18th-century pastel portrait of Henry Hoare, known as 'The Magnificent', rendered in striking blues and golds.
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
Self-Portrait
Rosalba Carriera
A dignified and technically masterful self-portrait by the celebrated Venetian Rococo artist Rosalba Carriera.
Old World Portraits
The Lavergne Family Breakfast
Jean-Étienne Liotard
An intimate and exceptionally refined 18th-century domestic scene capturing a quiet moment between a mother and child.