Art for the Library

A masterpiece of 19th-century Orientalist painting, depicting a vibrant scene of rug trading in a sun-drenched courtyard.

A poignant masterpiece of Norwegian Naturalism by Christian Krohg, capturing the cold reality of 19th-century urban life.

A striking scene of Italian craftsmanship, masterfully utilizing dramatic light and deep shadows to create a sense of focused quietude.

An evocative glimpse into the 19th-century art world, capturing the intensity and theater of a formal painting jury.

A striking 19th-century portrait of a medieval architect rendered against a luminous gold background.

A poignant and masterful Academic painting capturing a moment of quiet devotion in a vast desert landscape.

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.

Winslow Homer’s iconic Civil War scene captures a poignant moment of confrontation between a Union officer and Confederate prisoners.

A dramatic 19th-century landscape featuring riders contemplating a golden hilltop city.

A striking and moody theatrical portrait by Édouard Manet, capturing the intensity of the tragic stage.

A striking Symbolist work featuring a solitary sower silhouetted against a luminous gold ground.

A dramatic 19th-century landscape featuring a weathered oak tree beneath a sweeping, atmospheric sky.