Old World Portraits
Jalal al-Din Mirza
Mirza Abolhassan Khan Ghaffari
An exquisite 19th-century Persian portrait showcasing the detailed gold embroidery and regal bearing of Prince Jalal al-Din Mirza.
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
A Parisian Lady
Édouard Manet
This sophisticated portrait by Édouard Manet captures the chic elegance of a 19th-century Parisian woman with bold, expressive brushwork.
Old World Portraits
Portrait of François-Melchior Claude de Milan Forbin
Jean-Baptiste van Loo
An elegant 18th-century portrait of a nobleman in a striking red cloak with leopard-print lining.
Old World Portraits
A Greek in a Red Coat
Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller
A striking Biedermeier portrait of a man in traditional Greek attire, set amidst sun-drenched classical ruins.
Old World Portraits
Portrait of Gertrud Müller
Ferdinand Hodler
A striking and rhythmic portrait of Gertrud Müller, captured by Swiss painter Ferdinand Hodler.