Old World

An evocative Impressionist portrait by Édouard Manet capturing the spirit of the opera through bold color and swift brushwork.

An elegant Impressionist study of a woman gazing into a mirror, captured with Edgar Degas's signature loose, confident brushwork.

A dignified mid-19th-century portrait featuring a statesman-like figure against a dramatic, atmospheric backdrop of a city fire.

A charming 19th-century genre painting of a kitchen hand carrying a basket of red mullets.

A striking 19th-century self-portrait featuring a bold gaze and masterful contrast between vibrant textiles and a deep, dark backdrop.

This evocative 1883 portrait captures a young Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec in a loose, painterly style with a rich, warm palette.

A warm, painterly Impressionist portrait of the artist's sister set against a vibrant autumnal backdrop.

A regal 19th-century depiction of Joan of Flanders, radiating historical elegance against a striking gold-leaf background.

An elegant 19th-century portrait of a woman in a rich black dress with delicate lace details.

An ethereal 1903 oil portrait by Abbott Handerson Thayer, capturing a young woman with a luminous, soulful presence.

An imposing 19th-century formal portrait of a distinguished gentleman in full regalia.

An intimate and beautifully lit 19th-century portrait of a woman engaged in needlework.