Art for the Library

A luminous 19th-century watercolor capturing the grand architectural scale of the Temple of Edfu from beneath a shadowed portico.

A masterful 19th-century architectural watercolor capturing the sun-drenched ruins of the Parthenon in precise detail.

A charming and humorous watercolor study of art patrons in a Georgian-era gallery by Thomas Rowlandson.

A grand 19th-century oil painting capturing the solemnity and architectural splendor of a traditional French procession.

A dignified 19th-century portrait of a man in formal attire, characterized by its rich tonal depth and classical execution.

A refined 19th-century portrait of a gentleman, capturing a sense of scholarly dignity and classic elegance.

An intense and masterful mid-19th-century portrait featuring dramatic lighting and a distinguished subject.

This evocative portrait by Francisco Goya captures a young officer with a sensitive gaze and striking military detail.

A dramatic nocturnal scene capturing the warm glow of a campfire and torchlight against a dark, atmospheric sky.

A dignified 19th-century portrait capturing the intense, thoughtful gaze of the renowned French artist Jean-Dominique Ingres.

A striking Neoclassical portrait of the sculptor Lorenzo Bartolini, capturing a moment of poised, youthful intensity.