Old World Portraits
Portrait of Madame X
Marie Bashkirtseva
An intimate and sophisticated 19th-century portrait of a woman enveloped in a plush fur collar.
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
Portrait of Kazimierz Lewandowski
Stanisław Wyspiański
A striking late-19th-century pastel portrait of a writer, capturing a contemplative yet direct gaze.
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
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.