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
Mrs. L. A. Abrahams
Tom Roberts
A refined 19th-century portrait of a woman in a quiet, flower-filled interior by Tom Roberts.
Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Young Māori Woman with Moko
Louis John Steele
A striking late 19th-century portrait of a young Māori woman adorned with traditional pounamu and a ceremonial cloak.
Old World Portraits
Nannultera, a Young Cricketer
John Michael Crossland
A striking mid-19th-century portrait of a young athlete, capturing a moment of historical poise and character.
Old World Portraits
Māori Girl
Gottfried Lindauer
A striking and dignified 19th-century portrait of a young Māori woman by Gottfried Lindauer.