Old World Portraits
Self-Portrait, Yawning
Joseph Ducreux
This 1783 self-portrait by Joseph Ducreux captures a candid, humorous moment of human exhaustion with masterful theatricality.
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
Samuel Thomas Russell in 'The Mayor of Garratt'
Samuel De Wilde
An expressive 19th-century portrait capturing the character and vibrant costume of a British stage actor.
Old World Portraits
John Quick and John Fawcett in The Way to Get Married
Samuel De Wilde
A charming 18th-century theatrical portrait capturing a lively scene from Thomas Morton's comedy 'The Way to Get Married'.
Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Boy in Classical Dress with a Bullfinch and Spaniel
Nicolaes Maes
An enchanting 17th-century portrait of a child in classical attire, accompanied by his faithful spaniel and a pet bullfinch.