Art for the Library

A tranquil and atmospheric 19th-century study of light and shadow over a quiet wetland.

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

A somber and evocative portrait study from Van Gogh's Nuenen period, featuring a woman in a distinctive green cap.

An evocative character study of a bearded man, captured in a moody, low-light realist style.

A dramatic 19th-century landscape capturing the majestic power and atmospheric beauty of a Yosemite waterfall.

A striking 19th-century portrait of a medieval architect rendered in rich tones against a shimmering gold ground.

An elegant Gilded Age portrait by John Singer Sargent, capturing Mrs. Ernest Hills in a striking black gown with intricate lace detail.

A characterful 19th-century portrait of a man in a top hat, rendered with expressive, earthy brushwork.

A contemplative 19th-century portrait of a medieval scholar set against a luminous gold background.

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