Art for the Library

A dramatic 17th-century industrial architectural painting of a shipyard interior bathed in atmospheric light.

An elegant 18th-century self-portrait featuring masterfully rendered textures and a sophisticated trompe-l'oeil composition.

An intimate and characterful 18th-century portrait of the Scottish philosopher David Hume by Allan Ramsay.

A masterfully detailed 18th-century satirical scene by William Hogarth depicting the domestic aftermath of a night of separate excesses.

A refined 19th-century portrait of a gentleman, capturing a sense of scholarly dignity and classic elegance.

A refined mid-19th-century self-portrait of Ferdinand de Braekeleer in his studio, captured with remarkable detail and professional dignity.

A masterly and dignified 1917 portrait of Major-General H.M. Trenchard by Sir William Orpen.

An intense and masterful mid-19th-century portrait featuring dramatic lighting and a distinguished subject.

A masterfully atmospheric 19th-century depiction of the famed cartographer Abraham Ortelius at work in his private study.

A dignified and luminous oil portrait of the celebrated French animalier Rosa Bonheur in her studio.

A dignified 1866 portrait of Henri d’Orléans, capturing a sense of refined poise and Victorian-era formality.