Art for the Library

An evocative 19th-century portrait of the famed American artist and traveler George Catlin.

An intriguing 18th-century portrait featuring a bold blue silk dress and delicate floral accents.

An elegant Belle Époque portrait of Nanette de Spoelberch by Jacques de Lalaing, showcasing refined turn-of-the-century fashion.

A dignified 19th-century self-portrait capturing a moment of artistic contemplation.

An intimate 1903 oil portrait by Magnus Enckell capturing the quiet focus of a scholar at his workspace.

An intimate and dignified self-portrait by the celebrated American artist Charles Willson Peale.

A sophisticated mid-19th century portrait capturing refined elegance and rich textile textures.

This masterful trompe-l'oeil painting creates a striking illusion of three-dimensional objects suspended against a deep, dark backdrop.

An elegant 19th-century portrait depicting General Lafayette in a contemplative moment within a verdant landscape.

A luminous Dutch Golden Age masterpiece capturing a quiet moment of leisure in a sun-drenched courtyard.

A refined 19th-century portrait by Thomas Sully, capturing the elegance of Mary Harvey in soft, luminous tones.