18th Century

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

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.

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.

A dramatic neoclassical gouache painting featuring a solemn funeral procession within an immense, vaulted architectural space.

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.