Art for the Library

An elegant 18th-century self-portrait featuring masterfully rendered textures and a sophisticated trompe-l'oeil composition.

An intimate and characterful 18th-century portrait of the Scottish philosopher David Hume by Allan Ramsay.

A refined 19th-century portrait of a gentleman, capturing a sense of scholarly dignity and classic elegance.

A refined mid-19th-century self-portrait of Ferdinand de Braekeleer in his studio, captured with remarkable detail and professional dignity.

A masterly and dignified 1917 portrait of Major-General H.M. Trenchard by Sir William Orpen.

An intense and masterful mid-19th-century portrait featuring dramatic lighting and a distinguished subject.

An evocative portrait from Vincent van Gogh's early period, capturing a moment of quiet gravity in rich, dark tones.

This evocative portrait by Francisco Goya captures a young officer with a sensitive gaze and striking military detail.

An elegant 17th-century Dutch portrait featuring a woman in traditional formal attire with a striking white ruff.

An evocative 19th-century portrait of a young woman wrapped in a dark fur cloak, rendered with masterful light and shadow.

A dignified 19th-century portrait capturing the intense, thoughtful gaze of the renowned French artist Jean-Dominique Ingres.

A dignified 19th-century self-portrait capturing the artist with refined composure and deep tonal richness.