Art for the Library

An evocative 1838 watercolor by David Roberts, capturing the monumental scale and intricate stone carvings of ancient Egypt's Hypostyle Hall at Karnak.

A luminous 19th-century architectural study of the Arch of Titus, rendered in warm, earthy tones.

A dynamic scene of labor on the riverbank, capturing the rugged energy of seventeenth-century life under a sweeping, atmospheric sky.

A masterful Dutch Golden Age hunting still life rendered with hyper-realistic trompe l'oeil precision.

A striking early 20th-century self-portrait capturing a pensive artist in his studio.

A refined 19th-century oil study documenting the intricate details of traditional Frisian folk costume.

A poignant and masterful Academic painting capturing a moment of quiet devotion in a vast desert landscape.

A masterful 17th-century architectural interior capturing the serene atmosphere and soaring perspective of the Janskerk in Utrecht.

A captivating late 19th-century portrait of an artist immersed in his craft within a sunlit studio.

A striking impressionist profile portrait capturing a moment of quiet intensity with masterful brushwork.

A luminous 1896 interior scene depicting Victor Hugo's glass-walled study at Hauteville House.

An 18th-century architectural view capturing the grand stonework and daily life at Windsor's Queen Elizabeth Gate.