Art for the Library

A masterful architectural study of Berlin's historic Bauakademie, capturing the elegance of 19th-century city life.

A masterpiece of 19th-century Orientalist painting, depicting a vibrant scene of rug trading in a sun-drenched courtyard.

A dignified mid-19th-century portrait of a gentleman, capturing a sense of quiet authority and scholarly character.

This 1862 genre painting by Jean Baptiste Madou captures a charming and complex moment of social interaction in a rustic interior.

A magnificent and detailed historical scene depicting a festive banquet of the Guild of Saint Luke.

A dignified and luminous oil portrait of the celebrated French animalier Rosa Bonheur in her studio.

An evocative coastal landscape capturing the rugged beauty of the Victorian shoreline with luminous light and intricate botanical detail.

A poignant 1887 narrative painting by Albert Bettannier depicting a solemn geography lesson in a late 19th-century French classroom.

A romantic 19th-century watercolor of ruined castle towers rising above a dense, wooded landscape.

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

A luminous 19th-century masterpiece capturing the majestic ruins of the Parthenon in the golden light of an Athenian sunset.

A dignified and characterful oil portrait of a distinguished gentleman in a classic grey suit.