Art for the Library

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

A poignant and masterfully rendered historical scene capturing a quiet moment of charity in a winter setting.

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.

This evocative architectural study captures the majestic scale and intricate detail of an Indian mausoleum set against an atmospheric sky.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a collector surrounded by his scholarly and artistic treasures.

A captivating series of character studies depicting rural life with masterful brushwork and a soft, muted palette.

This evocative 1908 portrait captures a musician's concentration amidst a dramatic, moody play of light and shadow.

A dignified profile portrait of Viliam Scholtz, rendered with rich tonal values and a scholarly atmosphere.

A masterfully atmospheric depiction of the historic Paris workshop of goldsmith Jean-Baptiste-Claude Odiot.