18th Century Art

  • Woman in Turkish Dress (1767)

    Woman in Turkish Dress (1767)

    Angelica Kauffmann (Swiss, 1741–1807)

    A woman gazes softly to the side, draped in an ornate Turkish robe. Gold embroidery catches the light against rich fabrics, her delicate fingers resting lightly on the folds. The exotic attire contrasts with her European features, hinting at distant lands and untold stories behind her quiet expression.

  • Elizabeth,Countess of Effingham (c. 1797)

    Elizabeth,Countess of Effingham (c. 1797)

    Benjamin West (American, unknown)

    Elizabeth, Countess of Effingham gazes past the viewer, her ermine-trimmed robe cascading in rich folds. The pale glow of pearls at her throat contrasts with the dark, severe elegance of her attire—a noblewoman caught between regal poise and private contemplation.

  • Self Portrait In A Straw Hat (After 1782)

    Self Portrait In A Straw Hat (After 1782)

    Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun (French, 1755–1842)

    A luminous self-portrait where light dances on a straw hat, revealing both elegance and quiet rebellion.

  • Mrs. Horton, Later Viscountess Maynard

    Mrs. Horton, Later Viscountess Maynard

    Sir Joshua Reynolds (English, 1723–1792)

    A luminous portrait blending elegance with intimacy, where delicate brushwork and thoughtful expression transcend time.

  • Mrs. Alexander Campbell of Possil (between 1756 and 1823)

    Mrs. Alexander Campbell of Possil (between 1756 and 1823)

    Sir Henry Raeburn (English, 1756–1823)

    A poised portrait of quiet confidence, blending elegance with masterful brushwork and subtle narrative depth.

  • Portrait of Anna Lampel (d. 1800), actress (1800)

    Portrait of Anna Lampel (d. 1800), actress (1800)

    Marcello Bacciarelli (Italian, 1731–1818)

    A hauntingly intimate portrait of an actress, blending melancholy and grace with masterful brushwork.

  • A Lady Playing A Mandolin

    A Lady Playing A Mandolin

    Jean Barbault (French, 1718-1762)

    A woman lost in music, her mandolin’s delicate details and flowing robes painted with tender precision.

  • Gymnetrus Hawkeniii, The Hawken’s-Fish. (1785-1797)

    Gymnetrus Hawkeniii, The Hawken’s-Fish. (1785-1797)

    Marcus Elieser Bloch (German, 1723–1799)

    A vividly detailed fish illustration, blending scientific accuracy with an air of mystery and enchantment.

  • Mrs. Richard Paul Jodrell (between 1774 and 1776)

    Mrs. Richard Paul Jodrell (between 1774 and 1776)

    Sir Joshua Reynolds (English, 1723–1792)

    A luminous portrait blending elegance and mystery, with delicate brushwork and a whisper of narrative in the details.