Old World

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 intimate 19th-century portrait of a woman seated in a sun-drenched interior, capturing a moment of quiet domesticity.

A contemplative 19th-century portrait of a young woman captured in warm, amber light.

A refined 19th-century portrait of a woman in a quiet, flower-filled interior by Tom Roberts.

An elegant 19th-century portrait of a woman seated within a dramatic, rocky landscape.

A charming and masterful 19th-century portrait of a young girl, captured with luminous skin tones and a gentle, contemplative expression.

A tender and luminous Impressionist portrait of a young girl in an elegant interior.

An elegant Turn-of-the-century portrait featuring a seated woman in a luminous white gown.

A tender moment captured in the signature academic realist style of Indian master Raja Ravi Varma.

This striking late 19th-century portrait captures a sense of quiet dignity through its bold, fashionable silhouette and muted palette.

An exquisite 19th-century portrait of a young girl, capturing a moment of quiet dignity and soft light.

A charming and elegant 19th-century portrait of a young girl and her companion dog by the master painter John Singer Sargent.