Old World

This charming 1849 portrait by Hedevig Lund captures a young woman in traditional Norwegian attire set against a majestic alpine landscape.

An elegant 19th-century portrait of a distinguished official in a ceremonial uniform.

A dignified 19th-century portrait of the American inventor Eli Whitney, captured with elegant realism.

An elegant 19th-century family portrait by George Chinnery, capturing a moment of domestic grace and historical character.

This striking 1807 portrait by Friedrich Bury captures a young officer in his military finery against a moody architectural backdrop.

An elegant early 19th-century portrait of a man in ceremonial uniform, surrounded by the quiet symbols of a scholarly life.

A dignified 19th-century portrait of John Quincy Adams by Thomas Sully, rendered with warm tones and classical sophistication.

An elegant and dignified 19th-century portrait of Princess Adélaïde of Orléans by the renowned court painter Franz Xaver Winterhalter.

A striking Biedermeier portrait of a man in traditional Greek attire, set amidst sun-drenched classical ruins.

A refined 19th-century portrait of a distinguished man holding a riding whip against a moody sky.

An elegant early 19th-century portrait featuring masterful depictions of delicate lace and fine fabric textures.