Old World

A commanding mid-19th-century portrait of General Ulysses S. Grant in military uniform.

A charming early American folk-art portrait of a young boy accompanied by his pet dog.

A dignified 18th-century portrait of a Continental Army officer in full uniform.

A refined 19th-century portrait by Thomas Sully, capturing the elegance of Mary Harvey in soft, luminous tones.

An elegant profile portrait of a woman in an ornate gown, captured with a soft, luminous quality.

A dignified 19th-century portrait of the prominent American activist Lucretia Coffin Mott.

A striking narrative double portrait by George Catlin depicting the cultural transition of an Assiniboine leader.

An iconic 18th-century portrait of George Washington commemorating the Battle of Princeton.

A striking 19th-century portrait of a man with an intense, contemplative gaze set against an atmospheric background.

This 18th-century portrait captures a dignified woman in a classic colonial setting, holding a small book.

A dignified 18th-century portrait of a merchant, set against a window overlooking a tranquil harbor.

A grand late-18th-century group portrait depicting the family of George Washington in a stately setting.