Art for the Library

An evocative 18th-century scene capturing the dramatic crumbling architecture and soaring light of the ruined Church of the Holy Innocents.

A captivating 18th-century scene depicting alchemists at work in a shadow-filled laboratory.

A classical landscape capturing a serene moment between travelers and their livestock amidst the grandeur of ancient ruins.

An elegant 18th-century portrait by John Singleton Copley, featuring a gentleman in a striking teal-blue jacket.

A lively and detailed 18th-century genre scene depicting a musical gathering in a domestic interior.

A dignified 18th-century portrait of astronomer James Bradley, capturing the intellectual sobriety of the Enlightenment.

A dignified Enlightenment-era profile portrait of an 18th-century gentleman rendered with soft light and refined detail.

A striking neoclassical portrait of a French singer, rendered with dramatic lighting and rich crimson tones.

A dignified 18th-century portrait of a mother and daughter, captured with luminous detail and classic elegance.

An elegant 18th-century portrait featuring a woman in a golden gown adorned with delicate lace and pearls.

A dignified 18th-century portrait featuring masterful detail in the sitter's patterned blue-grey coat and lace finery.

A sophisticated mid-18th-century portrait by Pompeo Batoni, capturing the elegance of a young aristocrat during his Grand Tour.