Art for the Library

This 1806 oil portrait by John Wesley Jarvis captures the dignified presence of Thomas Paine in a classic, scholarly style.

An evocative 1885 interior scene capturing a quiet moment of music and leisure in a richly decorated parlor.

This early watercolor by J.M.W. Turner captures the soaring architectural grandeur of a medieval hall with precise detail and soft, atmospheric light.

A celebrated masterpiece by Johannes Vermeer, capturing the luminous atmosphere and quiet intrigue of a 17th-century artist’s studio.

This stately 17th-century portrait captures the refined elegance of Dutch society through masterful details of lace and gold.

A charming and atmospheric scene of daily life on a historical European street, rendered with warm tones and classic detail.

A meticulously detailed WWI watercolor study of a camouflaged artillery position in Agny, France.

A striking 19th-century oil painting depicting a solitary monk amidst large wine casks in a vaulted architectural ruin.

An elegant woman in a vibrant kimono sits amidst a collection of Japanese prints in this masterful study of color and pattern.

A charming and detailed Victorian narrative scene capturing the social diversity of mid-19th-century rail travel.

An atmospheric late 19th-century Parisian scene capturing figures in the cool, vaulted shadows of the city's riverbanks.