Art for the Library

A masterfully executed trompe-l'oeil painting capturing a collection of late 19th-century mementos against a rich wood grain.

An intricate 17th-century topographical painting depicting the sprawling Dutch East India Company lodge in Hooghly.

A sophisticated profile study capturing the dignified presence of the Portuguese Ambassador in 1918.

An elegant 19th-century portrait capturing the distinguished character of Colonel David Humphreys.

An evocative 18th-century portrait of an Albanian sailor in traditional costume.

A refined 18th-century conversation piece depicting a social gathering of gentlemen in a stately interior.

An expressive ink and wash portrait of the renowned scholar Shundai Dazai by Edo-period master Tani Bunchō.

A detailed 19th-century watercolor study of a bird of prey, capturing a sharp gaze and powerful talons with scientific precision.

A moody and atmospheric study of two figures engaged in the quiet study of prints.

An elegant 17th-century Dutch interior capturing the soaring architecture and quiet atmosphere of the Laurenskerk in Rotterdam.

A sophisticated early 20th-century portrait of American novelist Newton Booth Tarkington, captured with fluid, painterly elegance.