Art for the Library

This 1862 genre painting by Jean Baptiste Madou captures a charming and complex moment of social interaction in a rustic interior.

An exquisite 19th-century watercolor capturing the architectural splendor and art-filled walls of the Gothic Hall in The Hague.

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

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

Winslow Homer’s iconic Civil War scene captures a poignant moment of confrontation between a Union officer and Confederate prisoners.

This dignified portrait captures the celebrated American author Julia Ward Howe in a moment of quiet reflection, set against a soft, wooded backdrop.

A classic 18th-century British sporting scene capturing the refined atmosphere of a countryside hunt.

An evocative 19th-century genre painting depicting a group of soldiers in a warm, historic interior.

A striking 19th-century naturalist study of a zebra set against an earthy, rugged terrain.

A dramatic 19th-century landscape featuring a weathered oak tree beneath a sweeping, atmospheric sky.