Old World

An exceptionally detailed 19th-century royal portrait of King Louis XVIII in his majestic coronation regalia.

A refined 19th-century portrait of a young man, captured with soft light and elegant detail.

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

An expressive 19th-century portrait capturing the character and vibrant costume of a British stage actor.

A striking 19th-century portrait of a distinguished Assiniboine warrior by George Catlin.

An elegant Regency-era portrait of a woman in a white gown, captured with soft, luminous light by Gilbert Stuart.

A striking 19th-century portrait of a Plains Ojibwa Chief, capturing the dignity and intricate regalia of Indigenous North American leadership.

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

A charming 19th-century genre painting depicting a young girl in a blue dress being playfully interrupted at the piano by two boys.

An elegant 19th-century portrait of a woman seated within a dramatic, rocky landscape.

A masterpiece of French Empire portraiture by François Gérard, featuring Countess Maria Walewska in a striking black velvet gown.

A magnificent 19th-century English sporting scene capturing the grandeur of a traditional staghound hunt.