Art for the Library

This dignified 18th-century portrait captures Rear-Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson in full naval regalia.

A striking 19th-century portrait of a provost in white robes against a luminous gold background.

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 dignified side-profile portrait of a bearded gentleman by Edgar Degas, rendered with sophisticated, painterly brushwork.

A majestic Restoration-era portrait by Peter Lely, showcasing dignified presence and masterful fabric textures.

A distinguished 18th-century gentleman stands in a bold red coat within a classic scholarly setting.

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

An elegant 19th-century portrait of a gentleman in formal attire, capturing a moment of scholarly reflection.

This 17th-century royal portrait captures Louis of France in exquisite silver-blue silks and ermine, radiating youthful dignity and baroque splendor.

A spirited Dutch Golden Age portrait capturing the proud, lively character of a civic guard member through Frans Hals' signature bold brushwork.

An intimate and masterful self-portrait of the renowned Impressionist Camille Pissarro in his studio.

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