Old World Portraits
The Breakfast
Jean-Étienne Liotard
A charming 18th-century pastel portrait capturing a quiet morning scene with exquisite detail and a soft, luminous palette.
Art for the Bedroom
Quieter paintings and soft palettes suited to a slower, calmer pace.
Soft color, gentle subjects, and quieter compositions help create a slower, more restful mood.
Old World Portraits
A Girl with a Kitten
Jean-Baptiste Perronneau
A charming 18th-century pastel portrait of a young girl tenderly holding a kitten.
Pastoral Scenes
Shepherds Resting by a Stream
Jean-Baptiste Pillement
An idyllic 18th-century pastoral scene featuring figures and sheep resting beside a peaceful waterfall.
Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Boy
Rosalba Carriera
A delicate 18th-century pastel portrait by Rosalba Carriera capturing a young boy's gentle gaze.
Old World Portraits
Young Girl
Abdülmecid II
An elegant and serene pastel portrait featuring luminous white drapery and a soft, contemplative gaze.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Nude against Screen
Alice Pike Barney
An elegant and luminous pastel study of a nude figure set against a shimmering floral screen.