Old World

A striking and soulful pastel portrait of a Tunisian woman, characterized by luminous white drapery and a captivating gaze.

A delicate 18th-century pastel portrait by Rosalba Carriera capturing a young boy's gentle gaze.

An elegant Rococo pastel portrait capturing the dignified presence of the French Consul Le Blond.

An intimate and sophisticated 19th-century portrait of a woman enveloped in a plush fur collar.

An elegant 18th-century pastel portrait of Henry Hoare, known as 'The Magnificent', rendered in striking blues and golds.

This elegant 18th-century pastel portrait captures the youthful Crown Prince Friedrich Christian of Saxony with luminous detail and soft textures.

A refined 18th-century pastel portrait of a French marquis, showcasing exquisite lace detail and soft, luminous skin tones.

This elegant 18th-century pastel portrait captures the refined dignity of Frederic Graaf de Thoms.

A dignified and technically masterful self-portrait by the celebrated Venetian Rococo artist Rosalba Carriera.

This refined pastel portrait by Jean-Étienne Liotard captures 18th-century elegance through masterful textures and luminous color.

An elegant and spirited pastel portrait by Édouard Manet, capturing a gentleman with masterful, impressionistic strokes.

An intimate and exceptionally refined 18th-century domestic scene capturing a quiet moment between a mother and child.