Art for the Library

A masterful 18th-century architectural study by Canaletto, capturing a grand garden view through a formal Baroque colonnade.

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

A breathtaking 18th-century Alpine landscape capturing the majestic scale and serene power of the Lauteraar glacier.

A stately maritime scene of sailing vessels off the coast of Woolwich, captured in a luminous 18th-century style.

A whimsical architectural fantasy by Hubert Robert, pairing the lively energy of a French folk dance with the timeless grandeur of Egyptian ruins.

An exquisite eighteenth-century Venetian veduta capturing the architectural splendor and lively pageantry of the Doge's Palace.

A masterful 18th-century veduta by Bernardo Bellotto, capturing the architectural beauty and pastoral life of Pirna with luminous clarity.

An elegant 18th-century conversation piece featuring David Garrick and his wife by their riverside temple.

A stunning Dutch Golden Age panoramic landscape of a winding river valley and distant peaks.