Art for the Library

A dignified naval portrait featuring a striking blue coat and maritime background.

An authoritative early 19th-century portrait of a naval hero standing before a billowing American flag.

A striking 17th-century scene featuring a hunter in a vibrant red coat surrounded by a pack of graceful hounds.

An elegant 19th-century portrait of a young boy in a striking red and black military uniform.

A regal 18th-century portrait of a young Louis XV in full royal regalia.

A striking 19th-century self-portrait featuring a bold gaze and masterful contrast between vibrant textiles and a deep, dark backdrop.

A striking Dutch Golden Age group portrait of four guild members in traditional black doublets and elaborate ruffs.

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

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

A striking 19th-century portrait of the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama, rendered in rich tones of crimson and gold.

This stately Baroque portrait by Michael Dahl depicts Rear-Admiral Sir John Munden in commanding military attire against a dramatic naval backdrop.

A fascinating glimpse into Victorian maritime travel, captured in Robert Charles Dudley's detailed 1868 oil painting.