Art for the Library

An evocative mid-19th-century portrait of a scholar immersed in his collection of historical treasures.

A meticulously detailed 19th-century history painting depicting a formal visit to a medieval artist's workshop.

A masterful depiction of scholarly devotion, captured with dramatic lighting and exquisite painterly detail.

An expressive 1904 pastel portrait by Stanisław Wyspiański, featuring a striking palette of deep blue and sun-lit yellow.

Winslow Homer’s iconic Civil War scene captures a poignant moment of confrontation between a Union officer and Confederate prisoners.

This dignified portrait captures the celebrated American author Julia Ward Howe in a moment of quiet reflection, set against a soft, wooded backdrop.

A sophisticated turn-of-the-century interior scene capturing a quiet moment of scholarly reflection.

An elegant late 19th-century oil portrait of a woman seated in a formal interior.

A dramatic 19th-century landscape featuring riders contemplating a golden hilltop city.

An elegant and commanding portrait of Mrs. Adrian Iselin, captured with the masterful brushwork of John Singer Sargent.

A masterful 19th-century genre scene capturing a craftsman in his workshop, bathed in a warm, atmospheric light.