Art for the Library

A striking late-19th-century pastel portrait of a writer, capturing a contemplative yet direct gaze.

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

An expressive 19th-century portrait of a Norwegian farmer, rendered with rich texture and warm, earthy tones.

An atmospheric 19th-century portrait study featuring a striking subject and masterful use of light.

This 1820 oil sketch by Johan Christian Dahl captures a luminous Neapolitan vista framed by the rugged interior of a coastal grotto.

An evocative Symbolist self-portrait exploring identity and introspection through deep shadows and high contrast.

A meticulously detailed WWI watercolor study of a camouflaged artillery position in Agny, France.

A characterful pastel portrait by Edgar Degas capturing a gentleman in a classic opera hat.

A masterful monochromatic study by Rembrandt capturing a dramatic biblical narrative through his signature use of light and shadow.