Art for the Library

A dignified side-profile portrait of a bearded gentleman by Edgar Degas, rendered with sophisticated, painterly brushwork.

A majestic Restoration-era portrait by Peter Lely, showcasing dignified presence and masterful fabric textures.

A distinguished 18th-century gentleman stands in a bold red coat within a classic scholarly setting.

A soulful mid-19th-century portrait of an Italian fisherman mending his nets on a sunlit balcony overlooking the sea.

An elegant 19th-century portrait of a gentleman in formal attire, capturing a moment of scholarly reflection.

An evocative mid-19th-century street scene capturing the daily life and architectural charm of Landerneau, France.

This 17th-century royal portrait captures Louis of France in exquisite silver-blue silks and ermine, radiating youthful dignity and baroque splendor.

A spirited Dutch Golden Age portrait capturing the proud, lively character of a civic guard member through Frans Hals' signature bold brushwork.

An intimate and masterful self-portrait of the renowned Impressionist Camille Pissarro in his studio.

Gilbert Stuart’s most celebrated depiction of George Washington, famously left unfinished to create a powerful, atmospheric focus on the sitter.

A striking and highly detailed 16th-century Netherlandish scene depicting two tax collectors at work.

A striking and dignified late-career portrait of King Philip IV by the Spanish master Diego Velázquez.