Old World

A dignified 19th-century portrait of a gentleman set against a rich crimson backdrop.

A striking 19th-century American portrait featuring a bold black dress and intricate lace details against a rich, grounding palette.

A charming mid-19th-century double portrait of two sisters set against a serene landscape.

A luminous 18th-century portrait of a woman cradling a vibrant floral arrangement.

A charming 1840 oil portrait of the Dickinson siblings, including a young Emily Dickinson, capturing the grace of the era.

A distinguished 18th-century portrait featuring a striking blue silk waistcoat and refined classical details.

This evocative oil portrait by Abbott Handerson Thayer captures a woman in a fur coat with a soft, luminous glow and dramatic chiaroscuro lighting.

An elegant 18th-century portrait by John Singleton Copley featuring a woman in a luminous blue gown with fine lace details.

A dignified and expressive portrait of John Adams, captured with the masterful brushwork of Gilbert Stuart.

An authoritative early 19th-century portrait of a naval hero standing before a billowing American flag.

An endearing mid-19th-century folk-style portrait of siblings posed in a lush landscape.

A charming early 19th-century portrait of a boy in a vibrant green jacket and white ruffled collar.