Old World

A refined 19th-century portrait of a young gentleman, captured with masterful light and shadow.

A soulful and intimate self-portrait by Impressionist master Claude Monet.

An elegant 19th-century portrait by Raja Ravi Varma, masterfully blending European academic realism with traditional Indian subjects.

A majestic portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I captured in his striking hussar uniform by Philip de László.

A sophisticated 19th-century oil portrait of a man, rendered in a dramatic, dark palette.

A masterpiece of 19th-century Orientalist painting, depicting a vibrant scene of rug trading in a sun-drenched courtyard.

This evocative 1908 portrait by Robert Henri captures a distinguished gentleman with a remarkable white beard and piercing blue eyes.

A striking mid-19th-century portrait featuring dramatic lighting and a contemplative mood.

A stately and dignified turn-of-the-century portrait of William McKinley.

A resolute and authoritative 19th-century portrait of Ulysses S. Grant, capturing his steady gaze and dignified presence.

A striking, painterly self-portrait by Danish artist Laurits Tuxen, characterized by dramatic lighting and masterful brushwork.

This dignified late 19th-century portrait captures a gentleman in formal attire with masterful, painterly detail.