Old World

A majestic portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I captured in his striking hussar uniform by Philip de László.

A masterpiece of 19th-century Orientalist painting, depicting a vibrant scene of rug trading in a sun-drenched courtyard.

A striking, painterly self-portrait by Danish artist Laurits Tuxen, characterized by dramatic lighting and masterful brushwork.

An imposing and masterful portrait of the Marquess of Londonderry in full coronation regalia, painted by John Singer Sargent.

An intimate and masterful self-portrait by Joaquín Sorolla, defined by its striking use of light and shadow.

A dignified mid-19th-century portrait of a naval officer and scientist, featuring intricate maritime and cartographic details.

A commanding and heroic full-length portrait of naval hero Captain William Peel amidst a dramatic battlefield scene.

This atmospheric portrait captures the subject in a moment of deep intellectual repose, rendered with bold brushwork and dramatic light.

An authoritative 19th-century portrait of Jean-Baptiste-Jules Bernadotte in ornate military attire against a battlefield backdrop.

A majestic 19th-century royal portrait capturing King William III in full ceremonial regalia against a rich red backdrop.

A commanding and atmospheric portrait of legendary naval commander Captain John Paul Jones.

A dignified mid-19th-century portrait featuring a statesman-like figure against a dramatic, atmospheric backdrop of a city fire.