Art for the Library

This elegant 18th-century profile portrait captures the refined dignity of a French nobleman through masterful pastel technique.

A striking 18th-century pastel portrait of mathematician Leonhard Euler, featuring rich blue tones and a masterfully captured intelligent gaze.

A dignified 19th-century pastel portrait of a gentleman by the renowned artist Mary Cassatt.

An elegant Rococo pastel portrait capturing the dignified presence of the French Consul Le Blond.

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

A refined 18th-century pastel portrait of a French marquis, showcasing exquisite lace detail and soft, luminous skin tones.