Old World Portraits
Jalal al-Din Mirza
Mirza Abolhassan Khan Ghaffari
An exquisite 19th-century Persian portrait showcasing the detailed gold embroidery and regal bearing of Prince Jalal al-Din Mirza.
Mid 19th Century
Realist observation, academic portraiture, and luminous landscapes rooted in everyday life.
This period brings together quieter landscapes, portraiture, and richly observed scenes with a more intimate mood.
oil paint
The Koçu Cart
Achille Formis
A captivating 19th-century street scene depicting a traditional Ottoman cart amidst historic Istanbul architecture.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
An Egyptian Fellah Woman with her Baby
Elisabeth Baumann
A tender and atmospheric Orientalist scene depicting a mother and her sleeping child bathed in a soft desert glow.