Art for the Library

An evocative 19th-century view of the ancient theatre of Taormina overlooking the Sicilian coast toward Mount Etna.

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

An atmospheric Arcadian scene captured in the golden glow of a setting sun, featuring classical architecture and a rushing waterfall.

A powerful yet serene depiction of a reclining lioness in a brooding landscape.

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.

A dramatic and luminous depiction of life beneath the ocean's surface by American painter Edward Moran.

A dramatic 19th-century narrative painting depicting the legendary awakening of Rip Van Winkle in a moody forest setting.

This late 19th-century self-portrait captures a dignified figure set against an atmospheric, light-filled forest.

An atmospheric view of weathered stone ruins in Sweden, capturing the quiet decay and romantic light of the 19th-century landscape.

This intimate early self-portrait by Pre-Raphaelite founder William Holman Hunt captures the artist's youthful intensity with luminous detail.