Art for the Library

A luminous 19th-century watercolor capturing the grand architectural scale of the Temple of Edfu from beneath a shadowed portico.

A luminous 19th-century architectural study of the Arch of Titus, rendered in warm, earthy tones.

A breathtaking Romantic landscape depicting a moonlit harbor scene with a majestic sailing ship and quiet onlookers.

An iconic Romantic landscape featuring a weathered oak tree set against a majestic mountain backdrop.

A luminous and elegant 19th-century portrait featuring a young woman with a harp, captured with masterful detail.

This 1840 study by Thorald Læssøe captures the majestic, sun-drenched ruins of the Temple of Venus and Roma in the heart of Rome.

An evocative 19th-century view of the ancient theatre of Taormina overlooking the Sicilian coast toward Mount Etna.

An atmospheric Arcadian scene captured in the golden glow of a setting sun, featuring classical architecture and a rushing waterfall.

A luminous 19th-century American landscape depicting the warmth of frontier home life amidst the majestic scale of the wilderness.

A hauntingly beautiful study of Gothic ruins reclaimed by nature, captured with the atmospheric depth of the German Romantic tradition.

An evocative 18th-century moonlit landscape featuring classical ruins and figures along a tranquil waterway.

A luminous, warm-toned view of 19th-century London, featuring sailing vessels on the Thames against the backdrop of Westminster.