Old World Portraits
Marie Antoinette and Her Children
Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun
A landmark of French royal portraiture, this piece depicts Marie Antoinette with her children in a scene of maternal dignity and courtly splendor.
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.
Traditional Still Lifes
The Elegant Snack
Christian Berentz
A masterful 18th-century still life capturing the textures of fine glassware, linens, and a casual meal.
Traditional Still Lifes
Kitchen Utensils with Leeks, Fish, and Eggs
Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin
A masterfully rendered 18th-century kitchen still life showcasing the beauty of humble household objects.
Figure Studies
La Blanchisserie
Hubert Robert
A bustling scene of laundresses at work within a grand, light-filled vaulted interior by Hubert Robert.