Old World Portraits
Count Demetrius de Palatiano in Suliot Costume
Unknown Artist
A striking Romantic portrait depicting an aristocrat in traditional Suliot costume, characterized by rich textures and dramatic lighting.
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
Rear-Admiral Sir George Cockburn
John James Halls
A commanding 19th-century portrait of Rear-Admiral Sir George Cockburn set against a dramatic, fiery backdrop.
Old World Portraits
Saint John the Evangelist
El Greco
A dramatic and luminous portrait of Saint John the Evangelist by the Spanish Renaissance master El Greco.
Old World Portraits
Tehamana Has Many Parents (Merahi metua no Tehamana)
Paul Gauguin
An iconic Post-Impressionist portrait by Paul Gauguin, depicting his Tahitian wife Tehamana amidst symbolic motifs.
Old World Portraits
Saint Louis, King of France
Unknown Artist
This dramatic 17th-century portrait captures the king in ceremonial armor, rendered with the striking contrast and elongated forms characteristic of El Greco’s followers.
Contains nudity
Old World Portraits
Self-Portrait
William Orpen
An arresting and modern self-portrait featuring the artist William Orpen against a luminous, golden backdrop.