Art for the Library

A striking 18th-century naturalist study of a striped hyena, captured with meticulous detail and a moody atmosphere.

A masterfully executed trompe-l'oeil painting capturing a collection of late 19th-century mementos against a rich wood grain.

A sophisticated early 20th-century portrait of American novelist Newton Booth Tarkington, captured with fluid, painterly elegance.

A charming and detailed Victorian narrative scene capturing the social diversity of mid-19th-century rail travel.