Art for the Library

An evocative 1838 watercolor by David Roberts, capturing the monumental scale and intricate stone carvings of ancient Egypt's Hypostyle Hall at Karnak.

A masterful depiction of Roman ruins, blending classical architecture with soft, atmospheric light.

An evocative coastal landscape capturing the rugged beauty of the Victorian shoreline with luminous light and intricate botanical detail.

This elegant 18th-century profile portrait captures the refined dignity of a French nobleman through masterful pastel technique.

This dramatic 19th-century oil painting depicts the educational awakening of the young Michel de Montaigne through music.

An intimate and masterful profile study of the young Queen Victoria, showcasing the elegant brushwork of Franz Xaver Winterhalter.

A regal and charming portrait of favorite pets by the preeminent Victorian animal painter, Sir Edwin Landseer.

A luminous 19th-century architectural study of the Arch of Titus, rendered in warm, earthy tones.

This 1829 portrait by John Neagle depicts the American architect William Strickland with a dignified expression and tools of his trade.

A distinguished 18th-century portrait of the celebrated explorer Captain James Cook in full naval attire.