Old World

A tender and intimate double portrait of two women engaged in quiet study by German painter Hans Thoma.

A quiet and contemplative late 19th-century portrait defined by its masterful use of deep shadows and warm, focused light.

A soulful and intimate self-portrait by Impressionist master Claude Monet.

A majestic portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I captured in his striking hussar uniform by Philip de László.

A sophisticated 19th-century oil portrait of a man, rendered in a dramatic, dark palette.

A masterpiece of 19th-century Orientalist painting, depicting a vibrant scene of rug trading in a sun-drenched courtyard.

This evocative 1908 portrait by Robert Henri captures a distinguished gentleman with a remarkable white beard and piercing blue eyes.

An elegant and atmospheric 19th-century French portrait of a woman in black, set against a deep, moody background.

A striking and soulful portrait of an elderly woman, captured with dramatic lighting and masterful brushwork.

A striking mid-19th-century portrait featuring dramatic lighting and a contemplative mood.

A stately and dignified turn-of-the-century portrait of William McKinley.

A resolute and authoritative 19th-century portrait of Ulysses S. Grant, capturing his steady gaze and dignified presence.