18th Century

This 1735 ink-on-paper painting by Wang Shishen captures the resilient beauty of winter plum blossoms through masterful calligraphic brushwork.

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

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.

A contemplative 18th-century Chinese ink wash landscape by master Wang Hui, capturing the quiet stillness of an autumn evening.

A vibrant 18th-century Indian miniature painting depicting two dancers in an elegant, symmetrical performance within a palace courtyard.

This elegant 18th-century profile portrait captures the refined dignity of a French nobleman through masterful pastel technique.

An elegant 18th-century watercolor capturing the bustling harbor of Istanbul against the backdrop of the New Mosque.