Old World Portraits
Sharitarish (Wicked Chief), Pawnee
Charles Bird King
A striking and colorful 19th-century portrait of a Pawnee leader, characterized by vibrant pigments and a commanding presence.
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
Emperor Napoleon I
Jacques-Louis David
An iconic and regal portrait of Emperor Napoleon I in his coronation regalia, captured with masterful precision by Jacques-Louis David.
Old World Portraits
Portrait of Trijn van Leemput
Unknown Artist
A striking 17th-century Dutch portrait of the Utrecht heroine Trijn van Leemput, depicted with the tools of her historic resistance.
Old World Portraits
Napoleon in Egypt
Jean-Léon Gérôme
An iconic 19th-century portrait by Jean-Léon Gérôme depicting Napoleon Bonaparte during his historic Egyptian campaign.
Old World Portraits
Portrait of Pope Pius VII and Cardinal Caprara
Jacques-Louis David
A powerful neoclassical double portrait by Jacques-Louis David, capturing the solemn profiles of Pope Pius VII and Cardinal Caprara.
Old World Portraits
Portrait of Josette Gris
Juan Gris
A striking Cubist masterpiece by Juan Gris, featuring bold geometric abstraction and a sophisticated monochromatic palette.