Figure Studies
Man with an Opera Hat
Edgar Degas
A characterful pastel portrait by Edgar Degas capturing a gentleman in a classic opera hat.
Art for the Library
Heritage-rich, bookish works with depth, formality, and quiet authority.
Rich tones and heritage subjects add depth and quiet authority to a room made for reading.
Old World Portraits
Crown Prince Friedrich Christian of Saxony
Rosalba Carriera
This elegant 18th-century pastel portrait captures the youthful Crown Prince Friedrich Christian of Saxony with luminous detail and soft textures.
Old World Portraits
Marquis Henri-Bernard-Catherine de Sapte
Joseph de Saint-Michel
A refined 18th-century pastel portrait of a French marquis, showcasing exquisite lace detail and soft, luminous skin tones.
Equestrian & Animals
Walking Lion
Géza Vastagh
A majestic study of a walking lion, rendered in textured pastels by Hungarian animalier Géza Vastagh.