Art for the Library

A luminous 19th-century watercolor capturing the grand architectural scale of the Temple of Edfu from beneath a shadowed portico.

An elegant 18th-century architectural study of Windsor Castle's terrace overlooking the sprawling English countryside.

An evocative coastal landscape capturing the rugged beauty of the Victorian shoreline with luminous light and intricate botanical detail.

A luminous 19th-century architectural study of the Arch of Titus, rendered in warm, earthy tones.

An elegant Dutch Golden Age interior capturing the soaring verticality and serene light of the Cathedral of Saint John.

A dramatic Dutch Golden Age landscape featuring a medieval castle perched upon a rocky outcrop under a sweeping, cloud-filled sky.

An exquisite 17th-century Mughal portrait of Emperor Akbar, rendered in refined detail with divine and allegorical symbols.

This 1840 study by Thorald Læssøe captures the majestic, sun-drenched ruins of the Temple of Venus and Roma in the heart of Rome.

An evocative 19th-century view of the ancient theatre of Taormina overlooking the Sicilian coast toward Mount Etna.

A detailed 17th-century view of Düsseldorf featuring the elegant towers of St. Andrew's Church rising above a historic town square.

A breathtaking 18th-century Alpine landscape capturing the majestic scale and serene power of the Lauteraar glacier.

This late 19th-century self-portrait captures a dignified figure set against an atmospheric, light-filled forest.