Art for the Library

A dignified 18th-century portrait of a gentleman in a striking blue coat and elaborate powdered wig.

A striking 18th-century portrait of a Genoese nobleman in armor, rendered with Hyacinthe Rigaud's signature Baroque grandeur.

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

A striking 19th-century portrait featuring a dignified lady in a dramatic black gown.

A striking 18th-century portrait of a military commander in a bold red coat against a scenic coastal battle background.

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 grand 18th-century architectural capriccio depicting the legendary meeting between Alexander the Great and the philosopher Diogenes.

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 imposing full-length royal portrait of King Louis XV in ceremonial armor, showcasing the height of French Rococo court painting.

A striking and dignified 19th-century portrait of a young Māori woman by Gottfried Lindauer.