Old World Portraits
The Concert Singer
Thomas Eakins
A luminous and dramatic portrait of a vocalist in mid-performance, captured with masterful realism and psychological depth.
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
Nannultera, a Young Cricketer
John Michael Crossland
A striking mid-19th-century portrait of a young athlete, capturing a moment of historical poise and character.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Cleopatra Testing Poisons on Condemned Prisoners
Alexandre Cabanel
A dramatic and masterful 19th-century scene depicting Cleopatra in a moment of cold, regal authority within a richly detailed Egyptian palace.