Art for the Library

An evocative mid-19th-century portrait of a scholar immersed in his collection of historical treasures.

An elegant Regency-era portrait of John Eardley Wilmot by Benjamin West, featuring rich textures and scholarly details.

A masterful architectural landscape by Hubert Robert featuring the majestic ruins of ancient Rome set against an atmospheric sky.

A striking 19th-century depiction of a medieval knight adorned with bold heraldic lions and polished steel armor.

A dignified 18th-century self-portrait of artist Charles Catton, showcasing his craft with palette and brushes.

A masterful depiction of scholarly devotion, captured with dramatic lighting and exquisite painterly detail.

Winslow Homer’s iconic Civil War scene captures a poignant moment of confrontation between a Union officer and Confederate prisoners.

This dignified portrait captures the celebrated American author Julia Ward Howe in a moment of quiet reflection, set against a soft, wooded backdrop.

An elegant 18th-century architectural painting by Hubert Robert capturing the grand construction of the École de Chirurgie in Paris.

A contemplative 19th-century portrait of a young engraver in his workspace.

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