Art for the Library

A whimsical 17th-century 'Singerie' painting depicting a monkey in a feathered cap smoking a pipe with an owl companion.

An intimate and characterful 18th-century portrait of the Scottish philosopher David Hume by Allan Ramsay.

A dramatic nocturnal scene capturing the warm glow of a campfire and torchlight against a dark, atmospheric sky.

An evocative glimpse into the 19th-century art world, capturing the intensity and theater of a formal painting jury.

A striking and intimate mid-19th-century portrait of a man in casual attire, rendered with warm, earthy tones.

An elegant 18th-century French painting celebrating female artistic mastery through luminous color and sophisticated lighting.

An evocative mid-19th-century street scene capturing the daily life and architectural charm of Landerneau, France.

A masterful Dutch Golden Age portrait capturing a moment of quiet intellectual reflection.

A quiet and refined scene from the Dutch Golden Age depicting a young man lost in thought while writing.