Art for the Office

A striking late-19th-century pastel portrait of a writer, capturing a contemplative yet direct gaze.

This evocative pastel profile by Albert Edelfelt captures the contemplative likeness of Finnish writer Karl A. Tavaststjerna.

This expressive pastel portrait by Stanisław Wyspiański captures the intense gaze of Polish composer Henryk Opieński amidst symbolic musical motifs.

A magnificent 18th-century pastel portrait showcasing the grandeur and intellectual pursuit of the French Enlightenment.

A masterful wax crayon study capturing the dignified presence of an elderly woman in soft, dramatic lighting.

A dignified 19th-century portrait of sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen amidst the marble works of his studio.

A hauntingly atmospheric portrait of philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, rendered in muted tones by Léon Spilliaert.

A striking 18th-century pastel portrait of mathematician Leonhard Euler, featuring rich blue tones and a masterfully captured intelligent gaze.