Art for the Library

A sophisticated 19th-century interior scene capturing a quiet moment of artistic contemplation amidst classical sculptures.

A striking 19th-century portrait of a man in traditional Turkish dress set against a backdrop of ancient ruins.

An intimate and spirited profile portrait of Australian artist Arthur 'Smike' Streeton, captured with masterful impressionistic brushwork.

A lively and atmospheric Dutch Golden Age scene depicting winter leisure on a frozen canal.

This evocative landscape painting captures a quiet moment under the shadow of a grand, ancient tree.

A masterfully detailed seventeenth-century marine scene depicting a Dutch naval fleet in formation.

This 1874 work by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi presents a symbolic cross-cultural meeting, featuring figures representing historical leaders from both Japan and the West.

A refined 19th-century winter scene capturing a gentleman in a horse-drawn sleigh moving across a snowy field.