Old World

An intimate and masterfully lit 19th-century self-portrait capturing a moment of quiet, scholarly contemplation.

A dignified 19th-century portrait of the tenth U.S. President, John Tyler, rendered with masterful precision.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a gentleman in a shimmering silk banyan, surrounded by the symbols of a scholarly life.

An elegant 18th-century portrait by John Singleton Copley, featuring a gentleman in a striking teal-blue jacket.

A dignified Enlightenment-era profile portrait of an 18th-century gentleman rendered with soft light and refined detail.

A characterful and intimate 18th-century portrait of fellow artist Étienne Jeaurat by French painter Étienne Aubry.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a noblewoman featuring rich green tones and ornate silver embroidery.

An intimate and beautifully lit 19th-century portrait of a woman engaged in needlework.

A dignified and atmospheric portrait of Ulysses S. Grant captured in a classic nineteenth-century painterly style.

An elegant and introspective late 19th-century portrait of a woman in mourning-style black attire.

A masterful study of age and light by the Dutch master Rembrandt, featuring striking chiaroscuro and rich tonal warmth.

A sophisticated 1773 double portrait by John Singleton Copley, capturing a moment of domestic elegance.