Art for the Library

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

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

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

A regal and charming portrait of favorite pets by the preeminent Victorian animal painter, Sir Edwin Landseer.

A poignant 1887 narrative painting by Albert Bettannier depicting a solemn geography lesson in a late 19th-century French classroom.

An atmospheric study of light and Moorish architecture within the historic Alhambra palace.

A warm and scholarly portrait of a young man accompanied by a flourishing geranium.

A quintessential Dutch Golden Age scene of family life, blending masterful perspective with a warm, musical atmosphere.

A sophisticated 17th-century trompe l'oeil still life featuring an arrangement of classical musical instruments.

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

A masterpiece of Dutch Golden Age painting, capturing a moment of scholarly concentration in luminous detail.

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.