Old World

An expressive 1918 oil portrait of a British officer by Ambrose McEvoy, capturing a dignified presence with impressionistic brushwork.

An elegant Victorian-era portrait of a woman adorned with intricate gold jewelry and fine lace.

A masterfully executed portrait by John Singer Sargent, capturing the elegant and stylish presence of the French painter Carolus-Duran.

An elegant early 20th-century portrait featuring soft brushwork and a luminous green backdrop.

An intimate and masterfully composed Victorian interior scene featuring a woman and child at a piano.

This striking 19th-century Orientalist painting captures the dignified presence of a young Egyptian woman amidst earthenware pottery.

An intimate and atmospheric portrait by Edgar Degas, capturing the quiet dignity of the Duchess of Montejasi.

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

A sophisticated 19th-century portrait capturing a moment of refined poise against a warm, atmospheric backdrop.

An elegant 19th-century portrait of Alma Bloch, capturing a moment of quiet dignity and refined period style.

An elegant and spirited pastel portrait by Édouard Manet, capturing a gentleman with masterful, impressionistic strokes.

A soulful, painterly profile study by Helene Schjerfbeck capturing a moment of quiet focus and intellectual depth.