Old World

A striking late-19th-century pastel portrait of a writer, capturing a contemplative yet direct gaze.

A dignified 19th-century portrait of a princess in rich silk and lace, accompanied by her faithful canine companion.

An elegant and dignified late 19th-century portrait of Empress Elisabeth of Austria.

A self-assured portrait of Anna Bilińska-Bohdanowicz capturing the artist at work with her brushes and apron.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a noblewoman featuring intricate lace and a striking plumed hat.

An elegant and serene pastel portrait featuring luminous white drapery and a soft, contemplative gaze.

An intimate and masterful portrait of Pontus Fürstenberg, captured with Anders Zorn’s signature bold, impressionistic brushwork.

A stately historical scene capturing the formal entry of the Senate into Hamburg City Hall in 1897.

An atmospheric 19th-century portrait study featuring a striking subject and masterful use of light.

A dignified and atmospheric late 19th-century self-portrait of Swiss artist Arnold Böcklin in his studio.

This striking 19th-century portrait captures a woman in elegant Martinican dress, characterized by its luminous white palette and intricate patterns.

An elegant 1882 portrait by Richard Bergh featuring artist Julia Beck in a contemplative interior setting.