Art for the Library

This 1875 oil sketch by Achille-Louis-Joseph Sirouy depicts a majestic allegorical figure of Law.

A refined charcoal and watercolor portrait study capturing a sense of intellectual focus and character.

A vibrant Dutch Golden Age river scene filled with atmospheric light and the intricate details of 17th-century commerce.

A classic Regency-era portrait of a gentleman in hunting attire accompanied by a loyal spaniel.

A luminous 17th-century Italianate landscape bathed in warm afternoon light, capturing a serene moment of travel.

A refined 18th-century portrait by Charles Willson Peale featuring a seated gentleman before a coastal window.

An elegant 17th-century Dutch equestrian portrait featuring a gentleman on a striking black horse against a rolling landscape.

An atmospheric 17th-century Dutch landscape featuring two weathered oak trees against a dramatic, expansive sky.

A charming 18th-century portrait of a white poodle standing alert in a small wooden boat.

An elegant 18th-century equestrian portrait featuring a distinctive spotted hunter set against a sweeping landscape.

A masterful 17th-century Flemish landscape depicting Saint Francis amidst a peaceful gathering of animals.

A stately maritime scene of sailing vessels off the coast of Woolwich, captured in a luminous 18th-century style.