Art for the Library

An atmospheric 19th-century portrait study featuring a striking subject and masterful use of light.

This dramatic 18th-century character study captures a figure in a spectacular, jewel-encrusted turban with vibrant blue plumage.

A detailed 19th-century watercolor study of a bird of prey, capturing a sharp gaze and powerful talons with scientific precision.

An atmospheric 1904 drawing by Marius Bauer depicting Turkish forces positioned outside the historic walls of Jerusalem.

This 1820 oil sketch by Johan Christian Dahl captures a luminous Neapolitan vista framed by the rugged interior of a coastal grotto.

An evocative Symbolist self-portrait exploring identity and introspection through deep shadows and high contrast.

An intricate 19th-century Indian miniature painting depicting a royal sacrificial ritual within a lush, stylized forest.

A meticulously detailed WWI watercolor study of a camouflaged artillery position in Agny, France.

A characterful pastel portrait by Edgar Degas capturing a gentleman in a classic opera hat.

A compelling World War I industrial scene depicting the focused activity of soldiers assembling aircraft in a hangar.