Old World Portraits
Thomas Jefferson
Mather Brown
A dignified 18th-century portrait of Thomas Jefferson, characterized by its rich red background and formal elegance.
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
William Vans Murray
Mather Brown
A bold and sophisticated 18th-century portrait characterized by dramatic color contrast and elegant execution.
Old World Portraits
Portrait of William Pepperrell
John Smibert
A striking 18th-century portrait of a military commander in a bold red coat against a scenic coastal battle background.
Contains nudity
Coastal Classics
Watson and the Shark
John Singleton Copley
A masterpiece of high drama, this iconic 1778 painting captures the harrowing moment of a maritime rescue.