Art for the Library

An atmospheric 18th-century depiction of dervishes in a quiet moment of communal dining and music.

An intimate and characterful 18th-century portrait of the Scottish philosopher David Hume by Allan Ramsay.

This 18th-century portrait captures a young musician in a moment of quiet contemplation, holding a flute beside an open music book.

An elegant 18th-century French portrait of a writer at his desk, characterized by luminous lighting and warm, classic tones.

A dignified late 18th-century group portrait by Henry Raeburn, capturing a quiet moment between three figures.

An evocative 18th-century scene of a young artist absorbed in his craft within a shadow-filled studio.

An elegant 18th-century pastel portrait of Henry Hoare, known as 'The Magnificent', rendered in striking blues and golds.

A dignified 18th-century self-portrait of artist Charles Catton, showcasing his craft with palette and brushes.

A warm and dignified family portrait by Arent de Gelder, showing a prominent professor with his wife and daughter.

A distinguished Enlightenment-era portrait of the novelist Tobias Smollett in his study.

A sophisticated late 18th-century interior scene depicting a drawing lesson with classical Dutch charm.