Old World

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a gentleman set against a lush, atmospheric English landscape.

Gilbert Stuart’s most celebrated depiction of George Washington, famously left unfinished to create a powerful, atmospheric focus on the sitter.

An authoritative and dignified portrait of George Washington in his Continental Army uniform, captured by Robert Edge Pine.

An elegant 18th-century portrait capturing the refined grace and elaborate fashion of the late Enlightenment era.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a gentleman in sporting attire accompanied by his loyal hunting dog.

A refined 18th-century portrait of a young gentleman standing amidst a serene, atmospheric English landscape.

A luminous and refined 18th-century self-portrait by the celebrated artist Angelica Kauffmann.

A regal 18th-century portrait of a young Louis XV in ornate courtly attire.

An iconic and elegant 18th-century portrait of a minister gliding across the ice with effortless poise.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a noblewoman in lace and florals, capturing an air of quiet refinement.

An elegant 18th-century double portrait set against a lush, atmospheric landscape.

An elegant 18th-century portrait by John Singleton Copley, featuring a dignified gentleman in a rich plum-colored coat.