Art for the Library

A masterful architectural study of Berlin's historic Bauakademie, capturing the elegance of 19th-century city life.

An expressive 1918 oil portrait of a British officer by Ambrose McEvoy, capturing a dignified presence with impressionistic brushwork.

A striking late 19th-century study of a clergyman in richly embroidered red and gold vestments.

A striking late-19th-century pastel portrait of a writer, capturing a contemplative yet direct gaze.

A dignified mid-19th-century portrait of a gentleman, capturing a sense of quiet authority and scholarly character.

A commanding mid-19th-century portrait of General Ulysses S. Grant in military uniform.

A poignant masterpiece of Norwegian Naturalism by Christian Krohg, capturing the cold reality of 19th-century urban life.

An elegant 19th-century portrait of a man with a striking beard, captured with dignified poise.

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.

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.