Art for the Library

This 1859 portrait by Julius Schrader depicts the renowned scientist Alexander von Humboldt against the majestic backdrop of the Andes.

This evocative 17th-century oil painting captures the atmospheric glow of sunset over a busy port.

An elegant 17th-century Dutch portrait of a young vice-admiral in richly detailed attire with a faithful canine companion.

This evocative Dutch Golden Age landscape captures a moment of daily life amidst the monumental ruins of antiquity.

An iconic 19th-century portrait celebrating the dignity of labor, featuring a blacksmith at his anvil in a warm, atmospheric forge.

An elegant 18th-century portrait by Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun, capturing a gentle, lifelike expression.

This 1911 portrait by Ferdinand Hodler captures the subject with the artist's signature bold outlines and expressive, textured brushwork.

A tender narrative scene capturing the emotional homecoming of a volunteer soldier to his family.

An elegant 17th-century Flemish portrait featuring a noblewoman in elaborate dress with a loyal companion at her feet.

A masterful 17th-century scene of the Nativity, defined by its dramatic play of light and shadow.

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