Art for the Library

A masterful Orientalist scene by Jean-Léon Gérôme, depicting atmospheric devotion and architectural splendor within a sultan's tomb.

An evocative late 19th-century interior portrait characterized by deep shadows, rich textures, and a scholarly atmosphere.

An elegant 1855 self-portrait of artist Caroline von der Embde, demonstrating refined technique and mid-19th-century style.

An endearing late 19th-century double portrait of two children in Victorian attire.

An intimate and spirited profile portrait of Australian artist Arthur 'Smike' Streeton, captured with masterful impressionistic brushwork.

A sophisticated 19th-century oil portrait of a man, rendered in a dramatic, dark palette.

A moody and atmospheric study of two figures engaged in the quiet study of prints.

A meticulously detailed 19th-century ornithological study of a pair of common eiders resting on a rocky coast.

A magnificent full-length portrait of King George V, depicted in regal state robes and military finery.

An elegant grisaille painting capturing a joyous 19th-century domestic celebration of the Feast of Esther.

This charming 1869 interior scene captures the warm, quiet atmosphere of a traditional red-paneled room.