Old World Portraits
The White Cloud, Head Chief of the Iowas
George Catlin
A striking mid-19th-century portrait of the Iowa chief Mew-hu-she-kaw (The White Cloud) by George Catlin.
Dramatic Bold
High-presence works with contrast, confidence, and stronger visual punch.
Stronger contrast, deeper color, and confident composition give these works their statement-making energy.
Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Man in a Red Coat
Théodore Géricault
A powerful and vibrant Romantic-era portrait by French master Théodore Géricault, featuring a striking red coat and soulful gaze.
Figure Studies
Pradyumna and Samvara Fighting with Maces
Unknown Artist
A striking 18th-century Pahari miniature depicting a mythological duel against a bold, saturated red background.