Art for the Library

An elegant 19th-century portrait of a distinguished gentleman rendered with refined academic technique.

An elegant and dignified 19th-century oil portrait of a scholar or cultural leader.

A distinguished Enlightenment-era portrait of the novelist Tobias Smollett in his study.

A masterful study of light and shadow within a majestic Gothic cathedral, featuring figures in 17th-century dress.

A sophisticated late 18th-century interior scene depicting a drawing lesson with classical Dutch charm.

A lively and detailed 18th-century theatrical scene by Johann Zoffany depicting three actors in mid-performance.

A striking and formal portrait of a young cleric in vivid red robes, characterized by a refined, polished finish.

A classic 18th-century British sporting scene capturing the refined atmosphere of a countryside hunt.

An evocative 19th-century genre painting depicting a group of soldiers in a warm, historic interior.

An elegant early 20th-century portrait depicting the artist Otto Valstad in a moment of creative focus at his easel.

A dignified 18th-century portrait of the poet Alexander Pope, captured in a moment of quiet contemplation.