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 classic 18th-century maritime painting captures the majestic presence of large sailing warships anchored in a peaceful harbor.

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

A glowing, romantic view of the Gulf of Naples featuring classical ruins and the distant silhouette of Mount Vesuvius.

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 masterfully detailed 19th-century oil painting depicting the quiet industry of a coastal home.