Art for the Library

A dramatic 17th-century maritime masterpiece capturing the grandeur of an English warship at sea.

A striking 1907 portrait by Anders Castus Svarstad, featuring bold brushwork and a modern, industrial backdrop.

A refined 19th-century oil study documenting the intricate details of traditional Frisian folk costume.

This masterful Venetian capriccio captures the Enlightenment spirit of architectural study set against a dramatic backdrop of classical ruins.

Gilbert Stuart’s most celebrated depiction of George Washington, famously left unfinished to create a powerful, atmospheric focus on the sitter.

An elegant 19th-century portrait of a distinguished gentleman rendered with refined academic technique.

A dramatic 17th-century Dutch landscape featuring a resilient, gnarled tree beneath a heavy, atmospheric storm.

A striking impressionist profile portrait capturing a moment of quiet intensity with masterful brushwork.

A masterful Dutch Golden Age interior depicting a rich collection of scientific and worldly curiosities.

A striking and contemplative early 20th-century portrait featuring earthy tones and a powerful, simplified composition.

An atmospheric and realistic portrayal of Napoleon Bonaparte’s arduous journey across the Alps.

This late 19th-century self-portrait captures a dignified figure set against an atmospheric, light-filled forest.