Art for the Library

A detailed 19th-century watercolor study of a bird of prey, capturing a sharp gaze and powerful talons with scientific precision.

A striking 1910 self-portrait featuring a contemplative subject rendered in warm, earthy oil tones.

A striking trompe l'oeil still life featuring the meticulously rendered military equipment of a Civil War major.

An elegant 19th-century oil portrait of the celebrated French actor Jean-Baptiste Bressant by Théobald Chartran.

A dignified 18th-century Swedish portrait of a military officer featuring striking blue tones and elegant period calligraphy.

This dramatic group portrait captures the gravitas of a 19th-century council meeting in Paris.

An evocative 19th-century oil portrait of the French actor Frédéric Fèbvre.

An elegant 1810 American folk art family record featuring sophisticated neoclassical architecture and floral motifs.

An intimate and detailed 1855 self-portrait featuring the artist with a prominent beard and a steady gaze.

This charming 19th-century genre scene captures a quiet moment of musical instruction within the atmospheric confines of a Roman sacristy.