Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Boy
Rosalba Carriera
A delicate 18th-century pastel portrait by Rosalba Carriera capturing a young boy's gentle gaze.
Romantic Classic
Graceful, soft-edged works with warmth, elegance, and old-world charm.
Soft light, graceful subjects, and traditional elegance make this look warm, polished, and inviting.
Old World Portraits
Maria Theresa, Archduchess of Habsburg
Rosalba Carriera
An elegant and luminous 18th-century pastel portrait of the young Maria Theresa by master Rosalba Carriera.
Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Woman
Joseph Ducreux
A refined 18th-century pastel portrait by Joseph Ducreux, capturing a woman's gentle expression with soft, luminous color.
Old World Portraits
Caterina Sagredo Barbarigo
Rosalba Carriera
A masterpiece of Rococo elegance, this luminous pastel captures the refined beauty of a Venetian noblewoman.
Old World Portraits
Portrait of Johan Ihre
Gustaf Lundberg
An elegant 18th-century pastel portrait of Swedish philologist Johan Ihre by Gustaf Lundberg.