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.
Curated selection
Shispul Arguing with Bhishmaka
Mola Ram
This vibrant Garhwal miniature painting depicts a dramatic courtly exchange between Shispul and King Bhishmaka.
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.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Allegory of Victory
Mathieu Le Nain
A dramatic 17th-century French allegory depicting Victory treading upon a defeated foe.