Art for the Library

An atmospheric 19th-century portrait of a French general standing with poise against a dramatic, smoke-filled background.

A majestic 18th-century panoramic vista of Bilbao, featuring a celestial figure holding a banner over the city and river.

A masterful 17th-century trompe l'oeil featuring ornate hunting regalia against a rustic wooden backdrop.

A soulful character study capturing the weathered features of an elderly woman with masterful, expressive brushwork.

A dignified 19th-century portrait of the prominent American activist Lucretia Coffin Mott.

A masterful 19th-century architectural painting of the Old Town Hall in Toruń, capturing the intricate detail of Gothic brickwork.

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

A rich 17th-century scene depicting the scholarly pursuit of classical beauty among the sun-drenched ruins of Rome.

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

A striking late 19th-century depiction of Jan Borluut in medieval armor against a luminous gold background.