Old World

An elegant late 19th-century oil portrait of a woman seated in a formal interior.

A striking and dignified 19th-century portrait of an elderly woman in formal black attire.

An intimate and soulful 19th-century portrait of a young woman, captured with sensitive realism.

An elegant and introspective late 19th-century portrait of a woman in mourning-style black attire.

An evocative late-career portrait by James McNeill Whistler, capturing the thoughtful gaze of his patron Charles Lang Freer.

An evocative 19th-century profile portrait of a gentleman in a bowler hat, capturing a moment of quiet contemplation.

An elegant Victorian portrait of a woman in a richly detailed, atmospheric interior.

An iconic 19th-century portrait by Jean-Léon Gérôme depicting Napoleon Bonaparte during his historic Egyptian campaign.

This dignified 1867 portrait by Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier captures Jules Pelletier in formal ceremonial attire.

A poignant and beautifully rendered portrait of a young girl, highlighted by a vibrant red bow and masterful light.

An exquisite 19th-century portrait featuring a woman in a luminous satin gown amidst a lush floral setting.

An elegant 19th-century realist study of light and texture, featuring a woman in a luminous white gown.