Old World

An elegant 19th-century portrait by Raja Ravi Varma, masterfully blending European academic realism with traditional Indian subjects.

An commanding 18th-century portrait of a naval officer, rendered with the elegant brushwork of George Romney.

A majestic full-length portrait of the Earl of Sandwich by Thomas Gainsborough, set against the backdrop of Greenwich.

A striking 19th-century miniature portrait of Baron Jozef Medňanský in military attire.

A striking Neoclassical portrait of writer Antoine-Vincent Arnault, capturing a moment of intellectual repose with his loyal companion.

A majestic 18th-century portrait of Shuja al-Daula, showcasing the rich textures of fur and patterned silk.

A refined and expressive oil portrait featuring luminous lighting and confident, impressionistic brushwork.

An iconic Spanish portrait by Francisco Goya featuring a young boy in a striking red suit accompanied by his pets.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a gentleman in a classic interior setting.

This elegant 18th-century portrait captures the refined grace of Maria Numsen in a luminous white lace gown.

An evocative 19th-century oil portrait of a naval pensioner, rendered with rich textures and a warm, atmospheric palette.

A dignified and atmospheric portrait of Ulysses S. Grant captured in a classic nineteenth-century painterly style.