Art for the Library

This 1862 genre painting by Jean Baptiste Madou captures a charming and complex moment of social interaction in a rustic interior.

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

An exquisite 19th-century watercolor capturing the architectural splendor and art-filled walls of the Gothic Hall in The Hague.

An atmospheric study of light and Moorish architecture within the historic Alhambra palace.

An elegant 18th-century French portrait of a writer at his desk, characterized by luminous lighting and warm, classic tones.

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

A classic 18th-century British sporting scene capturing the refined atmosphere of a countryside hunt.

An evocative 19th-century genre painting depicting a group of soldiers in a warm, historic interior.

An elegant 18th-century genre scene capturing the collaborative spirit of a musical rehearsal.

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

An evocative and emotionally resonant 19th-century painting depicting a group in deep mourning.