Old World

A luminous 19th-century portrait of a woman in a white silk dress set against a dramatic, atmospheric sky.

A dignified 19th-century portrait of Andrew Johnson, characterized by its formal composition and resolute expression.

This charming 19th-century American folk portrait captures a young woman in refined dress holding a small red book.

A dignified mid-19th century portrait of James Knox Polk, characterized by its dramatic use of light and rich red tones.

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

A striking 19th-century portrait featuring bold brushwork and a rich, atmospheric palette.

A dignified 18th-century portrait of a scholar surrounded by symbols of his intellectual and spiritual life.

An evocative late-career portrait by James McNeill Whistler, capturing the thoughtful gaze of his patron Charles Lang Freer.

An exquisite 19th-century portrait capturing the refined elegance of Mary Josephine Prentice in a shimmering blue dress.

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

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a woman in rich silk attire, seated amidst a blend of interior luxury and a pastoral landscape.

A charming mid-19th-century folk portrait of a gentleman, characterized by the clean lines and flat perspective of the Prior-Hamblen School.