Old World

An elegant 19th-century portrait of a young naval cadet by Edgar Degas, featuring rich tonal contrasts.

A dignified and contemplative oil portrait of Sir Winston Churchill by James Guthrie.

A dignified portrait of the celebrated American landscape painter George Inness in his studio.

A dignified mid-19th-century portrait of a gentleman in formal attire, rendered with classic precision.

An intensely focused 19th-century portrait of a man set against a dramatic, textured crimson backdrop.

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

A sophisticated early 20th-century portrait of a gentleman featuring bold brushwork and a rich, earthy palette.

A striking 19th-century portrait captured with masterful character and psychological depth by Jan Matejko.

A luminous 19th-century study of the Oaxaca Cathedral bathed in warm, golden-hour light.

A striking self-portrait by the Spanish master Joaquín Sorolla, characterized by confident brushwork and a sophisticated, moody palette.