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.
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
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
The Saviour of the World
El Greco
A powerful Mannerist portrait of Christ as the Savior, featuring El Greco's signature expressive brushwork and dramatic lighting.
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.