Art for the Library

A charming and detailed genre scene by Pietro Longhi depicting a moment of social interaction in 18th-century Venice.

A classic 18th-century equestrian portrait depicting a chestnut horse and his groom in an expansive landscape.

An elegant 18th-century French portrait featuring a distinguished man in a voluminous powdered wig and velvet attire.

A refined late 18th-century English conversation piece showing a mother and her daughters in a stately interior.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a gentleman in a shimmering silk banyan, surrounded by the symbols of a scholarly life.

A dramatic chiaroscuro masterpiece depicting the contrasting temperaments of the Greek philosophers Democritus and Heraclitus.

An elegant 18th-century double portrait showcasing Thomas Gainsborough's masterful use of light and rich textures.

A luminous 18th-century portrait of a woman elegantly draped in a translucent veil.

An elegant 18th-century double portrait capturing a moment of shared intellectual focus and dignified presence.

An elegant late 18th-century portrait of a lady in a dramatic plumed hat accompanied by her loyal spaniel.

An elegant 18th-century equestrian portrait capturing a thoroughbred and groom in a tranquil pastoral setting.

An elegant late 18th-century portrait featuring a noblewoman and her small white companion.