Art for the Library

A striking late 19th-century study of a clergyman in richly embroidered red and gold vestments.

A refined 19th-century oil study documenting the intricate details of traditional Frisian folk costume.

A striking 19th-century portrait of a traveling musician and his wife in traditional folk attire.

A poignant and detailed realist portrait of a village tailor absorbed in his craft.

A poignant Civil War-era scene by Winslow Homer depicting two young men at rest within a military tent.

A poignant 19th-century interior scene capturing a quiet moment of devotion in a Breton fisherman's chapel.

An evocative and emotionally resonant 19th-century painting depicting a group in deep mourning.

A powerful 19th-century oil study of Christ the Redeemer offering solace, characterized by dramatic lighting and expressive brushwork.

An atmospheric 19th-century portrait of a man in traditional attire, rendered with a rich, moody palette by Alexandre Cabanel.