Old World

An elegant 18th-century portrait showcasing the refined textures of velvet and ornate gold embroidery.

This dignified 19th-century portrait captures the novelist Sir Walter Scott amidst the rugged beauty of the Scottish Highlands.

A refined 1812 portrait by Thomas Sully, capturing a gentleman in a crisp white cravat against a soft twilight horizon.

An elegant 18th-century oil portrait of a woman in a deep crimson wrap.

A refined 18th-century portrait featuring a gentleman in a striking blue coat set against a moody, atmospheric landscape.

An elegant 19th-century portrait of a woman in a finely detailed grey gown and lace headpiece.

An elegant 19th-century portrait of a woman in a shimmering blue gown, delicately holding a single rose.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of the French revolutionary Camille Desmoulins.

An elegant 19th-century formal portrait of a gentleman in period attire.

A charming 1840 oil portrait of the Dickinson siblings, including a young Emily Dickinson, capturing the grace of the era.

A dignified 18th-century portrait of a naval officer set against a dramatic coastal backdrop.