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.
Serene Quiet
Restful, low-noise works with soft pacing and gentle visual presence.
Soft tone, open space, and gentle pacing keep this look calm, airy, and beautifully understated.
Coastal Classics
The Lighthouse of Ostend at Sunrise
Léon Spilliaert
A serene and atmospheric pastel study of the Ostend lighthouse by Belgian master Léon Spilliaert.
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.
Figure Studies
Waiting
Edgar Degas
This evocative pastel by Edgar Degas captures a quiet, unposed moment between a young dancer and her companion.
Figure Studies
Ballet Scene
Edgar Degas
A luminous pastel study of ballet dancers on stage, capturing a moment of poise and movement.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Nude against Screen
Alice Pike Barney
An elegant and luminous pastel study of a nude figure set against a shimmering floral screen.