Old World Portraits
Self-Portrait in a Straw Hat
Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun
An elegant 18th-century self-portrait featuring the artist in a feathered straw hat, holding her painter's palette.
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.
Pastoral Scenes
Autumn
Francisco Goya
A lively and elegant scene of the grape harvest, capturing the warm light and communal spirit of autumn.
Pastoral Scenes
The Ham Dinner
Nicolas Lancret
A vibrant Rococo scene of an outdoor banquet, filled with social animation and elegant detail.
Pastoral Scenes
Winter Pleasures on the Ice
Jan Griffier I
A lively and detailed 18th-century winter scene capturing the festive atmosphere of ice skating near a snowy village.