Old World Portraits
Tunisian Girl (Bedouin Woman in White)
Ants Laikmaa
A striking and soulful pastel portrait of a Tunisian woman, characterized by luminous white drapery and a captivating gaze.
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
An Egyptian Pot Seller at Gizeh
Elisabeth Baumann
This striking 19th-century Orientalist painting captures the dignified presence of a young Egyptian woman amidst earthenware pottery.
Old World Portraits
Moroccan Sephardic Couple
Auguste Raynaud
An elegant Orientalist portrait of a Moroccan couple amidst the stunning architectural detail of a Moorish palace.
Old World Portraits
Portrait of an Arab
Hippolyte Lazerges
An evocative profile portrait of a man in traditional North African attire, captured in a moment of contemplative gaze.
Old World Portraits
Berber Bride
Josep Tapiró Baró
A stunning 19th-century portrait capturing the intricate beauty and regal presence of traditional Berber bridal finery.