Art for the Library

A masterpiece of 19th-century Orientalist painting, depicting a vibrant scene of rug trading in a sun-drenched courtyard.

A grand 19th-century oil painting capturing the solemnity and architectural splendor of a traditional French procession.

This intricate 17th-century painting captures the grand scale and dramatic energy of a historic public gathering in Antwerp.

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

This dramatic 17th-century Dutch painting captures the biblical King Solomon amidst a gathering of attendants and precious offerings.

A powerful Baroque portrayal of devotional intensity and dramatic light.

A luminous 19th-century masterpiece capturing the majestic ruins of the Parthenon in the golden light of an Athenian sunset.

A richly detailed narrative scene from the Dutch Golden Age, featuring travelers in luminous attire resting against a backdrop of ancient ruins.

A poignant and masterful Academic painting capturing a moment of quiet devotion in a vast desert landscape.

A masterpiece of dramatic light and shadow by Rembrandt, featuring a central figure in ornate, shimmering garments.

This evocative 1918 oil painting captures members of the Women's Royal Naval Service (WRNS) and sailors diligently working on sail-making aboard the HMS Essex.