Art for the Library

This 1713 portrait by Marcellus Laroon the Younger depicts the celebrated English painter Sir James Thornhill in a dignified, classical pose.

An evocative 18th-century scene of an antiquities restorer's studio, teeming with classical marble statues and a scholarly atmosphere.

An elegant 19th-century portrait of a woman in refined lace and jewelry, exuding mid-century sophistication.

A masterpiece of dramatic light and shadow by Rembrandt, featuring a central figure in ornate, shimmering garments.

An elegant Victorian Neoclassical scene depicting art appreciation in an ancient Roman studio.

A refined 19th-century portrait of a young man, notable for its sensitive rendering and classic scholarly feel.

This dignified 18th-century portrait captures Rear-Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson in full naval regalia.

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.