Old World

An elegant 19th-century portrait of a countess, featuring exquisite details of lace, jewelry, and ostrich feathers.

A soulful, painterly portrait of literary giant Henry James captured in rich earth tones.

A refined 19th-century profile portrait capturing a moment of quiet contemplation.

A dignified and atmospheric profile portrait of the world-renowned Danish storyteller, Hans Christian Andersen.

An expressive 1914 oil portrait by Leonard Turzhansky capturing a characterful sitter with a direct, soulful gaze.

A poignant double portrait by Edvard Munch, capturing deep psychological intensity through expressive brushwork and a warm, muted palette.

A poignant historical scene depicting the abolitionist John Brown's final moments as he stoops to kiss a child amidst a crowd.

A striking 19th-century portrait featuring a noble sitter in traditional attire with a bold, contrasting color palette.

This evocative 19th-century portrait captures its subject with dignified intensity and rich, painterly texture.

This striking 19th-century portrait depicts Baldwin I of Flanders as a heroic figure set against a luminous gold-leaf background.

A sensitive 19th-century portrait of a young boy, captured with soft lighting and a muted, earthy palette.

A striking 1909 portrait of artist Jakob Nussbaum, captured with luminous brushwork and a sophisticated, light-filled palette.