Old World

A delicate 18th-century pastel portrait by Rosalba Carriera capturing a young boy's gentle gaze.

An elegant Rococo pastel portrait capturing the dignified presence of the French Consul Le Blond.

An intimate and sophisticated 19th-century portrait of a woman enveloped in a plush fur collar.

An elegant 18th-century pastel portrait of Henry Hoare, known as 'The Magnificent', rendered in striking blues and golds.

This elegant 18th-century pastel portrait captures the youthful Crown Prince Friedrich Christian of Saxony with luminous detail and soft textures.

A refined 18th-century pastel portrait of a French marquis, showcasing exquisite lace detail and soft, luminous skin tones.

This elegant 18th-century pastel portrait captures the refined dignity of Frederic Graaf de Thoms.

A striking late-19th-century pastel portrait of a writer, capturing a contemplative yet direct gaze.

A masterpiece of Rococo elegance, this luminous pastel captures the refined beauty of a Venetian noblewoman.