Art for the Library

This evocative 1918 oil painting captures members of the Women's Royal Naval Service (WRNS) and sailors diligently working on sail-making aboard the HMS Essex.

A masterful depiction of Danish artists gathered in Rome, capturing a moment of intellectual camaraderie and 19th-century elegance.

A dignified side-profile portrait of a bearded gentleman by Edgar Degas, rendered with sophisticated, painterly brushwork.

A masterful study of light and architectural perspective within a soaring Gothic cathedral.

A majestic Restoration-era portrait by Peter Lely, showcasing dignified presence and masterful fabric textures.

A distinguished 18th-century gentleman stands in a bold red coat within a classic scholarly setting.

A masterful 1603 composition depicting Saint Luke in his studio, capturing the sacred beauty of the Virgin Mary and Christ Child.

A soulful mid-19th-century portrait of an Italian fisherman mending his nets on a sunlit balcony overlooking the sea.

An elegant 19th-century portrait of a gentleman in formal attire, capturing a moment of scholarly reflection.

An evocative mid-19th-century street scene capturing the daily life and architectural charm of Landerneau, France.

This 17th-century royal portrait captures Louis of France in exquisite silver-blue silks and ermine, radiating youthful dignity and baroque splendor.