Art for the Library

A compelling 18th-century self-portrait of Francisco Goya at work, featuring a direct gaze and masterful chiaroscuro.

This atmospheric 18th-century genre painting captures the industrious spirit of a traditional French dyeing workshop.

A stirring and atmospheric depiction of the 1789 fire at the San Marcuola oil warehouses by Venetian master Francesco Guardi.

An iconic Neoclassical portrait of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe reclining amidst the ruins of the Roman Campagna.

This 18th-century British portrait depicts Thomas Graham in refined sporting attire, capturing a moment of quiet repose in a classical landscape.

An elegant 18th-century oil portrait of a lady in a luxurious silk gown, accompanied by a classical floral arrangement.

A tender 18th-century scene depicting a mother dog caring for her puppies in a quiet, rustic setting.

A refined 18th-century Deccan miniature depicting Prince Bedar Bakht in a serene garden setting.

A romantic 18th-century view of Chepstow Castle overlooking a tranquil river.

An elegant late 18th-century portrait of a gentleman by the renowned American artist Gilbert Stuart.

A charming and detailed genre scene by Pietro Longhi depicting a moment of social interaction in 18th-century Venice.