Art for the Library

A dramatic 18th-century architectural caprice featuring towering classical columns and grand stone structures bathed in golden light.

An evocative 19th-century portrait of a woman in traditional Italian costume set against a moody, atmospheric landscape.

An intimate and confident early self-portrait by the legendary British master J.M.W. Turner.

An elegant 18th-century colonial portrait capturing a quiet moment between a gentleman and his attendant.

This early architectural study by J.M.W. Turner captures the weathered stone and intricate gothic details of Canterbury's St. Augustine’s Gate.

An exquisite 17th-century Mughal portrait of Emperor Akbar, rendered in refined detail with divine and allegorical symbols.

An elegant 18th-century portrait featuring a refined gentleman holding the tools of an artist or collector.

A captivating Pre-Raphaelite scene depicting a mystical encounter within a shadowed, scholarly interior.

An expressive and characterful portrait of an older man in a bowler hat, rendered with bold, painterly brushstrokes.

A refined 18th-century portrait of a nobleman in gleaming armor, showcasing masterly light and texture.

This historic landscape depicts the imposing stone ramparts and gabled roofs of Akershus Fortress under a vast, atmospheric sky.