Art for the Library

A striking 1907 portrait by Anders Castus Svarstad, featuring bold brushwork and a modern, industrial backdrop.

Gilbert Stuart’s most celebrated depiction of George Washington, famously left unfinished to create a powerful, atmospheric focus on the sitter.

An expressive 1904 pastel portrait by Stanisław Wyspiański, featuring a striking palette of deep blue and sun-lit yellow.

An elegant 19th-century portrait of a distinguished gentleman rendered with refined academic technique.

A striking impressionist profile portrait capturing a moment of quiet intensity with masterful brushwork.

A striking mid-18th-century self-portrait featuring the artist in vibrant Turkish dress with a masterfully rendered beard.

An exquisite 17th-century Mughal portrait of Emperor Akbar, rendered in refined detail with divine and allegorical symbols.

A striking and contemplative early 20th-century portrait featuring earthy tones and a powerful, simplified composition.

An atmospheric and realistic portrayal of Napoleon Bonaparte’s arduous journey across the Alps.

This late 19th-century self-portrait captures a dignified figure set against an atmospheric, light-filled forest.

This poignant oil portrait by Vincent van Gogh captures the weathered features of an elderly woman with expressive brushwork and stark tonal contrast.

An elegant Orientalist portrait of a Moroccan couple amidst the stunning architectural detail of a Moorish palace.