Art for the Library

A striking 17th-century aerial perspective of the historic Siamese capital of Ayutthaya.

An evocative coastal landscape capturing the rugged beauty of the Victorian shoreline with luminous light and intricate botanical 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.

A soulful mid-19th-century portrait of an Italian fisherman mending his nets on a sunlit balcony overlooking the sea.

A luminous, warm-toned view of 19th-century London, featuring sailing vessels on the Thames against the backdrop of Westminster.

This evocative 17th-century oil painting captures the atmospheric glow of sunset over a busy port.

A masterful Dutch maritime scene depicting the grand arrival of a diplomatic envoy in 17th-century Amsterdam.

An atmospheric 17th-century scene of commerce and activity in a sun-drenched Levantine harbor.

A serene coastal landscape featuring massive rock formations bathed in the warm light of a setting sun.

A detailed 19th-century realist painting capturing dockworkers during their midday break.

A vibrant Orientalist landscape capturing a moment of anticipation along a busy shoreline.