Art for the Library

An evocative late 19th-century interior portrait characterized by deep shadows, rich textures, and a scholarly atmosphere.

An elegant 1855 self-portrait of artist Caroline von der Embde, demonstrating refined technique and mid-19th-century style.

An endearing late 19th-century double portrait of two children in Victorian attire.

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

An intimate and detailed 1855 self-portrait featuring the artist with a prominent beard and a steady gaze.

A beautifully detailed 19th-century Belgian genre scene capturing a quiet moment of devotion and domesticity.

An intimate and sophisticated 19th-century portrait of a woman enveloped in a plush fur collar.

A sophisticated 19th-century oil portrait of a man, rendered in a dramatic, dark palette.

A striking and dignified 19th-century portrait of an elderly woman in formal black attire.

A moody and atmospheric study of two figures engaged in the quiet study of prints.

This striking late 19th-century portrait captures a sense of quiet dignity through its bold, fashionable silhouette and muted palette.

A sophisticated 1897 self-portrait by József Rippl-Rónai, capturing the artist in a stylish brown hat against a gallery backdrop.