Old World Portraits
Baldomero Espartero
Antonio María Esquivel
A majestic mid-19th-century portrait of a Spanish military leader in full ceremonial regalia.
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 Louis XV
Unknown Artist
An elegant 18th-century French royal portrait of King Louis XV in full regalia.
Figure Studies
Ramon Casas and Pere Romeu in an Automobile
Ramon Casas
A striking turn-of-the-century painting capturing the early era of motoring with bold textures and a sense of adventure.
Coastal Classics
Dutch Yachting on the Zuider Zee
Edward William Cooke
A dynamic 19th-century maritime scene capturing the energy of Dutch sailing vessels on the open water.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Allegory of Victory
Mathieu Le Nain
A dramatic 17th-century French allegory depicting Victory treading upon a defeated foe.