Old World Portraits
Tunisian Girl (Bedouin Woman in White)
Ants Laikmaa
A striking and soulful pastel portrait of a Tunisian woman, characterized by luminous white drapery and a captivating gaze.
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
Portrait of Julien de la Rochenoire
Édouard Manet
An elegant and spirited pastel portrait by Édouard Manet, capturing a gentleman with masterful, impressionistic strokes.
Old World Portraits
Young Girl
Abdülmecid II
An elegant and serene pastel portrait featuring luminous white drapery and a soft, contemplative gaze.
Old World Portraits
Caterina Sagredo Barbarigo
Rosalba Carriera
A masterpiece of Rococo elegance, this luminous pastel captures the refined beauty of a Venetian noblewoman.
Old World Portraits
The Breakfast
Jean-Étienne Liotard
A charming 18th-century pastel portrait capturing a quiet morning scene with exquisite detail and a soft, luminous palette.
Contains nudity
Old World Portraits
The Singer Faustina Bordoni with a Musical Score
Rosalba Carriera
An elegant 18th-century pastel portrait of the celebrated soprano Faustina Bordoni by Rosalba Carriera.