Old World Portraits
Shuja al-Daula, Nawab of Awadh
Tilly Kettle
A majestic 18th-century portrait of Shuja al-Daula, showcasing the rich textures of fur and patterned silk.
Art for the Study
Dark, intelligent pieces that hold up beside books, wood, and brass.
Scholarly subjects, darker tones, and classic character feel at home among books, wood, and brass.
Old World Portraits
Young Self-portrait
Guillaume-Joseph Roques
This 1783 self-portrait captures Guillaume-Joseph Roques at his easel, rendered with dramatic lighting and a sophisticated palette.
Old World Portraits
George Washington at Princeton
Charles Willson Peale
An iconic 18th-century portrait of George Washington commemorating the Battle of Princeton.