Art for the Library

An elegant 18th-century portrait of Anne Parsons in exotic Turkish-inspired attire, showcasing exquisite fabric textures and a refined palette.

A charismatic 18th-century portrait of the actor Saint-Ange, capturing a moment of theatrical elegance.

A masterful 18th-century Italian garden scene capturing the atmospheric grandeur of the Villa d'Este.

An elegant 18th-century portrait capturing the refined presence of Count Jørgen Scheel.

A majestic full-length portrait of William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham, in ceremonial ermine-trimmed robes.

A whimsical architectural fantasy by Hubert Robert, pairing the lively energy of a French folk dance with the timeless grandeur of Egyptian ruins.

A striking 18th-century portrait of a British officer set against a dramatic natural backdrop.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of Reverend Joseph Sewall by John Smibert, featuring a dignified subject within a feigned oval frame.

A dramatic 18th-century naval battle scene capturing the intensity of a historic high-seas encounter.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a noblewoman in a striking red and gold gown.

This 18th-century genre painting captures a lively scene of horsemen and travelers pausing at a rustic blacksmith’s forge.

An elegant 18th-century royal portrait featuring rich textures of fur, silk, and sparkling diamonds.