Art for the Library

An evocative 1838 watercolor by David Roberts, capturing the monumental scale and intricate stone carvings of ancient Egypt's Hypostyle Hall at Karnak.

A dramatic 17th-century maritime masterpiece capturing the grandeur of an English warship at sea.

A striking 1907 portrait by Anders Castus Svarstad, featuring bold brushwork and a modern, industrial backdrop.

This masterful Venetian capriccio captures the Enlightenment spirit of architectural study set against a dramatic backdrop of classical ruins.

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

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 dramatic 17th-century Dutch landscape featuring a resilient, gnarled tree beneath a heavy, atmospheric storm.

A striking mid-18th-century self-portrait featuring the artist in vibrant Turkish dress with a masterfully rendered beard.

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.