Old World Portraits
Young Girl
Abdülmecid II
An elegant and serene pastel portrait featuring luminous white drapery and a soft, contemplative 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 John, Lord Mountstuart
Jean-Étienne Liotard
An elegant 18th-century pastel portrait of Lord Mountstuart by Swiss master Jean-Étienne Liotard.
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
Self-Portrait
Thérèse Schwartze
An elegant and confident pastel self-portrait by Dutch artist Thérèse Schwartze, capturing the refined fashion of the early 20th century.
Old World Portraits
Portrait of Wilhelmina Hillegonda Schuyt
Jean-Étienne Liotard
A refined 18th-century pastel portrait showcasing delicate lace textures and a soft, luminous palette.