Art for the Library

An elegant 19th-century portrait of a woman in refined lace and jewelry, exuding mid-century sophistication.

This evocative oil portrait by Abbott Handerson Thayer captures a woman in a fur coat with a soft, luminous glow and dramatic chiaroscuro lighting.

A luminous and elegant 19th-century portrait featuring a young woman with a harp, captured with masterful detail.

A refined 19th-century portrait by Thomas Sully, capturing the elegance of Mary Harvey in soft, luminous tones.

An evocative 19th-century portrait of a woman in traditional Italian costume set against a moody, atmospheric landscape.

A captivating Pre-Raphaelite scene depicting a mystical encounter within a shadowed, scholarly interior.

This 1844 oil painting by Théodore-Joseph Canneel captures a tender historical moment between Emperor Charles V and Johanna van der Gheynst.

A striking Romantic portrait depicting an aristocrat in traditional Suliot costume, characterized by rich textures and dramatic lighting.

An evocative late 19th-century self-portrait featuring dramatic chiaroscuro and a contemplative gaze.

A contemplative 19th-century portrait of a young woman captured in warm, amber light.

An elegant 19th-century self-portrait of artist Louis Meijer, featuring his loyal dog and a seascape in progress.