Old World

A refined 17th-century double portrait celebrating intellectual life and domestic partnership.

A warm and scholarly portrait of a young man accompanied by a flourishing geranium.

An intimate and masterful profile study of the young Queen Victoria, showcasing the elegant brushwork of Franz Xaver Winterhalter.

A dignified mid-19th-century portrait of a gentleman, capturing a sense of quiet authority and scholarly character.

A striking 19th-century portrait of a medieval architect rendered against a luminous gold background.

A refined 19th-century portrait of a young man, notable for its sensitive rendering and classic scholarly feel.

This 1829 portrait by John Neagle depicts the American architect William Strickland with a dignified expression and tools of his trade.

A sophisticated turn-of-the-century portrait study capturing a moment of relaxed dignity in cool, muted tones.

A dignified side-profile portrait of a bearded gentleman by Edgar Degas, rendered with sophisticated, painterly brushwork.

An elegant 19th-century portrait of a gentleman in formal attire, capturing a moment of scholarly reflection.

A captivating late 19th-century portrait of an artist immersed in his craft within a sunlit studio.

A masterfully detailed 19th-century self-portrait of the French miniaturist at his worktable.