Old World Portraits
Smike Streeton
Tom Roberts
An intimate and spirited profile portrait of Australian artist Arthur 'Smike' Streeton, captured with masterful impressionistic brushwork.
Old World
Heritage-rich works with formality and depth.
Portraiture, heritage detail, and classical composition make this style feel storied, refined, and deeply rooted in tradition.
Old World Portraits
Gunnar Heiberg
Henrik Lund
A striking impressionistic portrait of a distinguished gentleman, captured with bold, confident brushwork.
Old World Portraits
Wi-jún-jon, Pigeon's Egg Head (The Light) Going To and Returning From Washington
George Catlin
A striking narrative double portrait by George Catlin depicting the cultural transition of an Assiniboine leader.
Contains nudity
Old World Portraits
Black Woman
Anna Bilińska-Bohdanowicz
A striking and soulful 19th-century oil portrait capturing a moment of quiet dignity.