Old World

An imposing state portrait of King Edward VII in full coronation regalia.

A masterful wax crayon study capturing the dignified presence of an elderly woman in soft, dramatic lighting.

An elegant 19th-century profile portrait of a woman, rendered in warm, atmospheric tones.

A magnificent full-length portrait of King George V, depicted in regal state robes and military finery.

This stately portrait captures the elegance of the Second Empire with its rich textures and regal subject.

This dignified 19th-century portrait captures the contemplative presence of German artist Wilhelm von Schadow in a rich, warm interior setting.

An elegant late 19th-century portrait of a woman in high-fashion attire, rendered with expressive brushwork.

A luminous 19th-century portrait featuring sophisticated tonal contrasts and an elegant, seated subject.

A dignified late 19th-century portrait featuring a striking red bow tie and expressive, painterly brushwork.

A dignified mid-19th-century portrait of Franklin Pierce, capturing a moment of quiet authority.

An elegant 19th-century portrait of the Comtesse de Goyon, captured with refined grace by Hippolyte Flandrin.