Old World Portraits
A Girl with a Kitten
Jean-Baptiste Perronneau
A charming 18th-century pastel portrait of a young girl tenderly holding a kitten.
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
Portrait of a Young Woman
Madeleine Françoise Basseporte
A luminous 18th-century pastel portrait capturing a young woman with soft, elegant features and delicate lace details.
Figure Studies
Three Dancers Preparing for Class
Edgar Degas
A masterfully executed pastel study by Edgar Degas capturing the quiet, candid moments of ballet dancers in preparation.