Old World Portraits
Shuja al-Daula, Nawab of Awadh
Tilly Kettle
A majestic 18th-century portrait of Shuja al-Daula, showcasing the rich textures of fur and patterned silk.
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
A Woman of the Court at Faizabad
Tilly Kettle
An elegant 18th-century portrait of a courtly figure in Faizabad, rendered with exquisite detail in jewelry and textiles.
Old World Portraits
Family Portrait of Maharana Amar Singh I of Mewar
Unknown Artist
An exceptional 18th-century Mewar miniature painting depicting a royal courtly gathering with Maharana Amar Singh I.
Old World Portraits
There Comes Papa
Raja Ravi Varma
A tender moment captured in the signature academic realist style of Indian master Raja Ravi Varma.