Art for the Library

A powerful and dramatic 19th-century portrait of the celebrated African American actor Ira Aldridge in his most famous role.

A breathtaking romantic landscape capturing the rugged, atmospheric beauty of Vaucluse with its dramatic cliffs and ancient hilltop castle.

A majestic Romantic masterpiece by Eugène Delacroix depicting the Sultan of Morocco in a grand royal procession.

This dramatic 19th-century landscape captures a secretive gathering in the rugged Ronda hills of Spain.

This 17th-century Baroque portrait depicts Clio, the Muse of History, rendered with striking chiaroscuro.

This charming 19th-century landscape captures the serene beauty of a winter afternoon with skaters enjoying a frozen pond.

An elegant 19th-century Danish portrait capturing a woman in formal attire with a striking period hairstyle.

A dramatic silhouette of a rider and horse set against a glowing, atmospheric sky.

A poignant and dramatic 19th-century portrayal of two figures in medieval attire amidst a stormy coastal landscape.

A striking nocturnal view of Venice's iconic Bridge of Sighs, masterfully rendered with dramatic light and shadow.

A striking Neoclassical portrait of writer Antoine-Vincent Arnault, capturing a moment of intellectual repose with his loyal companion.

A captivating 19th-century Romantic portrayal of the Renaissance master Raphael refining the pose of his models for a Madonna painting.