Old World Portraits
Petalesharro (Generous Chief), Pawnee
Charles Bird King
A dignified 19th-century portrait of a Pawnee leader, distinguished by a magnificent feathered war bonnet and warm, earthy tones.
Old World
Heritage-rich works with formality and depth.
Portraiture, heritage detail, and classical composition make this style feel storied, refined, and deeply rooted in tradition.
Old World Portraits
William Elliott
Samuel Lovett Waldo
A dignified 19th-century portrait of a gentleman set against a rich crimson backdrop.
Old World Portraits
The Bermuda Group (Dean Berkeley and His Entourage)
John Smibert
A magnificent 18th-century group portrait capturing a scholarly entourage in a moment of intellectual gathering.
Old World Portraits
A Boy with a Flying Squirrel (Henry Pelham)
John Singleton Copley
A luminous 18th-century profile portrait of a young boy and his pet flying squirrel against a rich red backdrop.
Old World Portraits
Colonel Guy Johnson and Karonghyontye
Benjamin West
An iconic 1776 portrait by Benjamin West depicting a British colonel and a Mohawk leader in rich, textured detail.