Art for the Library

A striking 19th-century portrait featuring bold brushwork and a rich, atmospheric palette.

This 1829 portrait by John Neagle depicts the American architect William Strickland with a dignified expression and tools of his trade.

A warm and scholarly portrait of a young man accompanied by a flourishing geranium.

A masterful 19th-century genre painting depicting a craftsman's quiet dedication within a sun-drenched workshop.

A refined 19th-century portrait of a young man, notable for its sensitive rendering and classic scholarly feel.

Winslow Homer’s iconic Civil War scene captures a poignant moment of confrontation between a Union officer and Confederate prisoners.

This evocative oil portrait by Abbott Handerson Thayer captures a woman in a fur coat with a soft, luminous glow and dramatic chiaroscuro lighting.

This dignified 19th-century portrait captures the intellectual and political gravity of John Quincy Adams in a scholarly setting.

A masterfully detailed late 19th-century still life of scholarly objects and musical instruments.

A spirited 19th-century genre painting capturing a moment of camaraderie between two retired sailors in a detailed rustic interior.

A classic 19th-century sporting scene depicting the quiet success of a day's hunt in a moody marshland.

A dramatic 19th-century narrative painting depicting the legendary awakening of Rip Van Winkle in a moody forest setting.