Old World

A striking 19th-century self-portrait featuring a bold gaze and masterful contrast between vibrant textiles and a deep, dark backdrop.

A regal 19th-century depiction of Joan of Flanders, radiating historical elegance against a striking gold-leaf background.

An elegant Edwardian-era royal portrait of Queen Alexandra in full coronation regalia.

An elegant late 19th-century portrait featuring a bold palette of yellow and violet.

A dignified portrait of Emperor Franz Josef I, capturing the Austrian monarch in a formal military uniform.

A striking and soulful portrait by Robert Henri, featuring bold brushwork and a rich, atmospheric palette.

A striking and confident self-portrait featuring dramatic lighting and bold, painterly brushwork.

A self-assured portrait of Anna Bilińska-Bohdanowicz capturing the artist at work with her brushes and apron.

A striking and intimate self-portrait by Hugo Simberg, defined by its warm, luminous palette and confident gaze.

A striking Post-Impressionist portrait by Vincent van Gogh featuring bold impasto brushwork and a luminous blue and green palette.

An evocative 19th-century profile study of a man in a deep crimson beret, captured with bold, expressive brushwork.

A bold and expressive turn-of-the-century portrait captured with confident, luminous brushwork and dramatic light.