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 Madame X
Marie Bashkirtseva
An intimate and sophisticated 19th-century portrait of a woman enveloped in a plush fur collar.
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.