Old World Portraits
Petalesharro (Generous Chief), Pawnee
Charles Bird King
A dignified 19th-century portrait of a Pawnee leader, distinguished by a magnificent feathered war bonnet and warm, earthy tones.
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
Vasco da Gama
António Manuel da Fonseca
A striking 19th-century portrait of the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama, rendered in rich tones of crimson and gold.
Old World Portraits
William Elliott
Samuel Lovett Waldo
A dignified 19th-century portrait of a gentleman set against a rich crimson backdrop.
Old World Portraits
Portrait de Charles X (en costume de sacre)
Unknown Artist
A magnificent, full-length royal portrait of Charles X in his grand coronation regalia.
Contains nudity
Old World Portraits
Tribute from Antwerp to Peter Paul Rubens
Philippe-Jacques van Bree
An elaborate 19th-century allegorical tribute to the Flemish master Peter Paul Rubens, blending vibrant portraiture with classical grisaille sketches.