Art for the Library

An expressive 1918 oil portrait of a British officer by Ambrose McEvoy, capturing a dignified presence with impressionistic brushwork.

An evocative Pre-Raphaelite masterpiece depicting two sisters in a luminous English landscape under a double rainbow.

A masterpiece of 19th-century Orientalist painting, depicting a vibrant scene of rug trading in a sun-drenched courtyard.

A dignified mid-19th-century portrait of a gentleman, capturing a sense of quiet authority and scholarly character.

A commanding mid-19th-century portrait of General Ulysses S. Grant in military uniform.

A poignant masterpiece of Norwegian Naturalism by Christian Krohg, capturing the cold reality of 19th-century urban life.

An elegant 19th-century portrait of a man with a striking beard, captured with dignified poise.

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

A refined mid-19th-century self-portrait of Ferdinand de Braekeleer in his studio, captured with remarkable detail and professional dignity.

A masterly and dignified 1917 portrait of Major-General H.M. Trenchard by Sir William Orpen.

An evocative portrait from Vincent van Gogh's early period, capturing a moment of quiet gravity in rich, dark tones.

A striking scene of Italian craftsmanship, masterfully utilizing dramatic light and deep shadows to create a sense of focused quietude.