Art for the Library

A striking Jacobean portrait of the actor Nathan Field, noted for his direct gaze and exquisitely detailed lace-work shirt.

A dignified 18th-century portrait featuring a gentleman in a striking blue coat, rendered with the masterful technique of Joshua Reynolds.

A dignified oil portrait of a Canadian soldier in uniform, painted with rich, atmospheric tones.

A masterpiece of Jacobean portraiture, this work captures the stunning detail of 17th-century lace and floral embroidery against a dramatic velvet backdrop.

A distinguished 18th-century oil portrait of a French magistrate, featuring masterful detail and character.

An elegant 19th-century portrait of a woman draped in a luminous blue shawl, set against a moody, atmospheric backdrop.

A striking 19th-century portrait of a medieval architect rendered in rich tones against a shimmering gold ground.

An elegant Gilded Age portrait by John Singer Sargent, capturing Mrs. Ernest Hills in a striking black gown with intricate lace detail.

An iconic Neoclassical portrait of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe reclining amidst the ruins of the Roman Campagna.

A dignified early 19th-century portrait of a captain, characterized by its refined brushwork and classic European style.

An evocative 19th-century portrait of Salome captured with luminous detail and emotional depth.

A stately and dignified turn-of-the-century portrait of William McKinley.