Art for the Library

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 luminous 19th-century architectural study of the historic Santa Maria sopra Minerva church in Rome.

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 masterpiece of illusion, this 17th-century painting wittily depicts the reverse side of an artwork.

A captivating late 19th-century portrait of an artist immersed in his craft within a sunlit studio.

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

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

A dignified nineteenth-century portrait of a scholar surrounded by the objects of his study.