Old World

An elegant and serene 1801 portrait of a woman at her piano by American folk artist John Brewster, Jr.

An exquisite Regency-era portrait featuring dramatic fashion and masterful brushwork.

A masterful Baroque portrait featuring a nobleman in opulent attire and an impressive powdered wig.

An elegant 1907 portrait by John Singer Sargent featuring Mathilde Townsend in a diaphanous white dress.

A distinguished 18th-century portrait of a gentleman and his loyal canine companion.

An elegant 19th-century portrait by Raja Ravi Varma depicting a woman in traditional attire with exquisite detail.

A charming 19th-century portrait of a young girl captured with soft, luminous brushwork.

A dignified 19th-century portrait capturing the steady presence of a housekeeper in a domestic setting.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of an Ottoman servant in vibrant red and white attire against a serene landscape.

A captivating and dramatic 1910 self-portrait by the legendary actress and artist Sarah Bernhardt.

A striking 18th-century portrait featuring a man in a rich crimson coat set against a dramatic, atmospheric sky.