Art for the Library

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

An intimate and masterful profile study of the young Queen Victoria, showcasing the elegant brushwork of Franz Xaver Winterhalter.

A regal and charming portrait of favorite pets by the preeminent Victorian animal painter, Sir Edwin Landseer.

This 1829 portrait by John Neagle depicts the American architect William Strickland with a dignified expression and tools of his trade.

A distinguished 18th-century portrait of the celebrated explorer Captain James Cook in full naval attire.

A sophisticated turn-of-the-century portrait study capturing a moment of relaxed dignity in cool, muted tones.

A dramatic architectural capriccio by Giovanni Paolo Panini depicting a biblical sermon set amidst the crumbling grandeur of Roman ruins.

This 18th-century architectural painting captures the grand scale and intricate ornamentation of a Baroque cathedral interior.

This dramatic 17th-century Italian allegory depicts Justice with her iconic symbols in a scene of striking chiaroscuro.

An atmospheric study of light and Moorish architecture within the historic Alhambra palace.

An evocative mid-19th-century portrait of a man in elaborate Ottoman-style dress reclining in a richly textured interior.