Old World Portraits
The Balcony
Édouard Manet
An iconic Impressionist work by Édouard Manet capturing a group of figures in a striking play of light and shadow.
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
La Martiniquaise
Unknown Artist
This striking 19th-century portrait captures a woman in elegant Martinican dress, characterized by its luminous white palette and intricate patterns.
Old World Portraits
Black Fan
Fujishima Takeji
A luminous and elegant portrait of a woman draped in white lace, accented by the bold silhouette of a black fan.
Contains disturbing content
Old World Portraits
The Painter Franz Pforr
Johann Friedrich Overbeck
A striking early 19th-century portrait featuring a young artist framed by symbolic medieval elements and a watchful cat.