Old World Portraits
Henry Hoare, The Magnificent, of Stourhead
William Hoare
An elegant 18th-century pastel portrait of Henry Hoare, known as 'The Magnificent', rendered in striking blues and golds.
Old World
Heritage-rich works with formality and depth.
Portraiture, heritage detail, and classical composition make this style feel storied, refined, and deeply rooted in tradition.
Old World Portraits
Self-Portrait of Franz Pforr
Franz Pforr
A soulfully rendered 19th-century self-portrait featuring a young man with a penetrating, direct gaze.
Old World Portraits
The Lavergne Family Breakfast
Jean-Étienne Liotard
An intimate and exceptionally refined 18th-century domestic scene capturing a quiet moment between a mother and child.
Old World Portraits
Portrait of Pastor Tidemand's Wife
Frans Schwartz
A masterful wax crayon study capturing the dignified presence of an elderly woman in soft, dramatic lighting.