Art for the Library

A masterfully composed 1809 family portrait by Adriaan de Lelie, capturing a moment of refined domestic life in a Dutch interior.

A striking and intimate anatomical study of a lioness, capturing the raw power and detail of the animal's expression.

A striking 19th-century portrait of the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama, rendered in rich tones of crimson and gold.

A whimsical 19th-century portrait of a brown spaniel perched at a piano.

An atmospheric Romantic landscape featuring the silhouetted spires of Frederiksborg Castle reflecting in a tranquil lake at dusk.

A powerful and dramatic 19th-century portrait of the celebrated African American actor Ira Aldridge in his most famous role.

An exceptionally detailed 19th-century royal portrait of King Louis XVIII in his majestic coronation regalia.

A breathtaking romantic landscape capturing the rugged, atmospheric beauty of Vaucluse with its dramatic cliffs and ancient hilltop castle.

A charming and romantic 19th-century scene depicting the artist Anthony van Dyck and his muse in a detail-rich studio setting.

An evocative 19th-century portrait of a Scotsman in traditional dress, accompanied by his loyal canine companions.

A magnificent 19th-century English sporting scene capturing the grandeur of a traditional staghound hunt.

An evocative and moody 19th-century portrait of an Inuit woman and her faithful sled dogs set against a stormy Arctic sky.