Old World

This elegant 19th-century self-portrait captures a young artist in a moment of quiet confidence and grace.

A striking, warm-toned portrait of the celebrated author Robert Louis Stevenson, captured with expressive brushwork.

A striking 1911 portrait featuring a woman in vibrant blue attire and a dramatic black hat, accompanied by her loyal terrier.

An elegant late-19th-century portrait of a young girl in a refined lace gown, painted by Gustav Klimt.

An elegant 19th-century portrait of a stylish woman on a balcony, rendered with sophisticated brushwork and a soft, atmospheric palette.

This 19th-century portrait by Joaquín Domínguez Bécquer depicts the medieval Spanish king Alfonso X in full royal regalia.

A luminous and elegant turn-of-the-century portrait captured with spirited, painterly brushwork.

A striking impressionist profile of a man in a fur hat, defined by bold brushwork and dramatic light.

This dignified 1898 portrait by Léon Bonnat captures an elderly woman with a luminous, gentle expression.

A striking 19th-century portrait of an Andean dweller holding a ceremonial ceramic vessel.

A dignified 19th-century portrait of a gentleman set against a rich crimson backdrop.