Art for the Library

An evocative 19th-century portrait of a young woman wrapped in a dark fur cloak, rendered with masterful light and shadow.

A dramatic and contemplative scene of Pope Paul III engaged in study within a richly textured, historic interior.

A striking 19th-century portrait of a provost in white robes against a luminous gold background.

An expressive 1904 pastel portrait by Stanisław Wyspiański, featuring a striking palette of deep blue and sun-lit yellow.

A dramatic 19th-century landscape featuring riders contemplating a golden hilltop city.

A moody and atmospheric study of cathedral interior architecture, capturing the quiet dignity of carved wood and candlelight.

This expressive pastel portrait by Stanisław Wyspiański captures the intense gaze of Polish composer Henryk Opieński amidst symbolic musical motifs.

This atmospheric forest landscape captures the dramatic play of light and shadow at the edge of Fontainebleau.

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

A dramatic and luminous depiction of life beneath the ocean's surface by American painter Edward Moran.

A captivating wildlife scene by Bruno Liljefors, capturing a moment of alert stillness in a lush forest.