Art for the Library

A thoughtful 19th-century portrait of a man in a pensive pose, characterized by rich textures and a sophisticated, moody palette.

An exquisite 17th-century Dutch portrait of a scholar at his desk, capturing a moment of quiet intellectual reflection.

A distinguished 18th-century portrait of a master sculptor at work, rendered with rich crimson tones and refined detail.

A regal 18th-century study of a hooded Icelandic gyrfalcon perched on a falconer's glove.

A collection of 18th-century animal studies capturing the expressive character and textured wool of rams.

A masterfully composed 18th-century view of Merton College, Oxford, capturing the grandeur of Gothic architecture under a warm, atmospheric sky.

This 17th-century masterpiece captures the soaring architecture and atmospheric light of Amsterdam’s Oude Kerk during a service.

This 18th-century landscape captures the weathered grandeur of Caernarvon Castle's stone towers under a serene, expansive sky.

An authoritative oil sketch of three civic leaders, rendered with the confident brushwork and atmospheric depth of late 19th-century European portraiture.

A dignified 19th-century portrait of the celebrated sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen, capturing a moment of quiet intensity.

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

A refined mid-19th-century portrait of a young man, capturing a sense of quiet intellect and steady gaze.