Art for the Library

An evocative and moody 19th-century portrait of an Inuit woman and her faithful sled dogs set against a stormy Arctic sky.

This dignified 19th-century portrait captures a gentleman in formal attire holding a book with a contemplative expression.

A dignified 19th-century portrait characterized by masterful chiaroscuro and a contemplative gaze.

An elegant 19th-century pastel portrait of a gentleman, characterized by soft tonal transitions and a dignified expression.

A dignified 19th-century portrait of Hayne Hudjihini, capturing intricate beadwork and a striking warm palette.

A dignified 19th-century portrait of the renowned Javanese artist Raden Saleh at his easel.

A dignified 1836 oil portrait of a military officer by noted Danish painter Johan Lundbye.

A dignified 19th-century portrait of a Pawnee leader, distinguished by a magnificent feathered war bonnet and warm, earthy tones.

This evocative 19th-century genre painting captures a quiet moment of anticipation and communication in a French domestic interior.

An elegant Regency-era portrait featuring luminous brushwork and a sophisticated palette of soft blue and warm earth tones.

This intimate 19th-century double portrait captures a shared moment of reflection and familial pride.