Art for the Library

A masterful 19th-century architectural watercolor capturing the sun-drenched ruins of the Parthenon in precise detail.

A striking late-19th-century pastel portrait of a writer, capturing a contemplative yet direct gaze.

A masterful 17th-century trompe l'oeil featuring ornate hunting regalia against a rustic wooden backdrop.

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

A striking 19th-century portrait of a medieval architect rendered against a luminous gold background.

An elegant early 20th-century portrait depicting the artist Otto Valstad in a moment of creative focus at his easel.

This expressive pastel portrait by Stanisław Wyspiański captures the intense gaze of Polish composer Henryk Opieński amidst symbolic musical motifs.

A masterful architectural study capturing the soaring vaulted ceilings and serene atmosphere of a seventeenth-century Gothic church.

A contemplative Ming dynasty scene depicting a scholar in nature, rendered with refined ink and wash technique.

This evocative 1883 portrait captures a young Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec in a loose, painterly style with a rich, warm palette.

A dignified historical portrait of a man in rich crimson robes, set against a luminous gold backdrop.

A refined 19th-century portrait of a Joseon dynasty official, showcasing masterful brushwork and traditional Korean attire.