Old World

A striking late 19th-century portrait of a young Māori woman adorned with traditional pounamu and a ceremonial cloak.

A refined 19th-century portrait of a young man, notable for its sensitive rendering and classic scholarly feel.

A striking 19th-century portrait featuring bold brushwork and a rich, atmospheric palette.

An elegant 18th-century scene depicting the artist's wife amidst the creative atmosphere of a master’s studio.

A tender and luminous Impressionist portrait of a young girl in an elegant interior.

An elegant 19th-century portrait of a noblewoman in medieval dress, set against a luminous gold background.

A dignified historical portrait of a man in rich crimson robes, set against a luminous gold backdrop.

A charming mid-19th-century folk portrait of a gentleman, characterized by the clean lines and flat perspective of the Prior-Hamblen School.

A masterful Dutch Golden Age group portrait by Frans Hals, capturing a group of regents in a moment of quiet, formal discussion.

An elegant 18th-century French portrait depicting a gentleman hunter accompanied by his loyal hounds and the day's quarry.

An elegant Turn-of-the-century portrait featuring a seated woman in a luminous white gown.

This 1829 portrait by John Neagle depicts the American architect William Strickland with a dignified expression and tools of his trade.