Old World

An elegant 1907 portrait by John Singer Sargent featuring Mathilde Townsend in a diaphanous white dress.

A striking 19th-century portrait featuring rich violet tones and delicate lace details.

An elegant full-length portrait of Marie-Adélaïde of Savoy in a sumptuous jeweled gown with a playful cherub.

A captivating and dramatic 1910 self-portrait by the legendary actress and artist Sarah Bernhardt.

A charming 18th-century portrait of a young girl in a white dress and wide-brimmed hat, set against an atmospheric sky.

An elegant 19th-century portrait of a woman in refined lace and jewelry, exuding mid-century sophistication.

A charming mid-19th-century double portrait of two sisters set against a serene landscape.

An elegant neoclassical portrait featuring luminous skin tones and a striking contrast of primary colors.

A striking Neoclassical portrait of writer Antoine-Vincent Arnault, capturing a moment of intellectual repose with his loyal companion.

An elegant, fluidly painted portrait of a noblewoman, capturing the glamour of the Belle Époque with masterful brushwork.

This evocative oil portrait by Abbott Handerson Thayer captures a woman in a fur coat with a soft, luminous glow and dramatic chiaroscuro lighting.

An elegant 1903 portrait by Asta Nørregaard, featuring a striking pale blue hat and refined tonal harmony.