Art for the Library

A powerful and dramatic 19th-century portrait of the celebrated African American actor Ira Aldridge in his most famous role.

A striking Baroque portrait of the young French king in gleaming armor, reflecting power and classical elegance.

An exquisite 17th-century portrait featuring a gentleman in elaborate attire against a dramatic crimson backdrop.

A distinguished 18th-century military portrait of Sir Archibald Campbell by George Romney.

A majestic full-length portrait of Louis XVI in his ornate coronation robes, captured with masterful detail by Joseph-Siffred Duplessis.

A striking and resolute military portrait capturing a captain in a moment of quiet command on the field.

This grand Neoclassical painting captures a historic meeting between royalty and the papacy within the sun-drenched, vaulted splendor of a Roman museum.

An authoritative 17th-century portrait of the Sun King, Louis XIV, depicted in ceremonial armor.

An authoritative full-length portrait of King George III in magnificent coronation robes.

A powerful and striking 1821 group portrait of five Plains Indian leaders by Charles Bird King.

A striking 18th-century portrait of a young gentleman in sporting attire by Joseph Wright of Derby.