Old World

A dignified double portrait capturing a shared moment of domesticity and intellectual pursuit in the early 19th century.

An iconic and regal portrait of Emperor Napoleon I in his coronation regalia, captured with masterful precision by Jacques-Louis David.

A dignified 19th-century portrait of Hayne Hudjihini, capturing intricate beadwork and a striking warm palette.

A dignified 19th-century portrait of a Pawnee leader, distinguished by a magnificent feathered war bonnet and warm, earthy tones.

An elegant 19th-century portrait of a woman in traditional attire, rendered with fine detail.

An elegant 19th-century interior scene capturing a mother and her children in a moment of quiet domestic life.

A powerful neoclassical double portrait by Jacques-Louis David, capturing the solemn profiles of Pope Pius VII and Cardinal Caprara.

A charming early 19th-century portrait of a boy in a vibrant green jacket and white ruffled collar.

A refined 1814 portrait of a gentleman by Ethan Allen Greenwood, capturing the elegance of early 19th-century American style.

An elegant 19th-century portrait of the artist Sir David Wilkie, capturing a moment of thoughtful repose in a rich, atmospheric interior.

A refined 19th-century portrait of a sculptor in his studio, featuring a striking red cap and a contemplative atmosphere.

This charming 19th-century American folk portrait captures a young woman in refined dress holding a small red book.