Old World

A tender and intimate double portrait of two women engaged in quiet study by German painter Hans Thoma.

A quiet and contemplative late 19th-century portrait defined by its masterful use of deep shadows and warm, focused light.

An elegant and atmospheric 19th-century French portrait of a woman in black, set against a deep, moody background.

A charming and tender 19th-century portrait of a young child in a whimsical pastoral landscape.

An elegant Gilded Age portrait of Lucy Turner Joy, captured with the energetic and luminous brushwork of Anders Zorn.

A striking and soulful pastel portrait of a Tunisian woman, characterized by luminous white drapery and a captivating gaze.

A delicate 18th-century pastel portrait by Rosalba Carriera capturing a young boy's gentle gaze.

An elegant Tonalist portrait of a woman set against a tranquil, moonlit winter landscape.

A luminous study of light and quiet domesticity by the Dutch Master Johannes Vermeer.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of Marie Antoinette, capturing a soft and informal moment in a white muslin gown.

An elegant Edwardian portrait captured with the luminous, fluid brushwork characteristic of John Singer Sargent.

An engaging early 20th-century portrait capturing the intricate details of traditional Slovak folk dress.