Art for the Library

A powerful and character-filled portrait of a weathered fisherman, capturing a lifetime of experience in bold, expressive brushstrokes.

A masterful maritime scene by James McNeill Whistler, capturing the frozen Thames with atmospheric depth and bold, painterly brushwork.

A dignified late 19th-century portrait featuring a striking red bow tie and expressive, painterly brushwork.

An elegant and dignified portrait by John Singer Sargent, capturing a moment of quiet poise with masterful brushwork.

A poignant 19th-century genre painting capturing a quiet moment between a street musician and his loyal companion.

A detailed 19th-century historical scene depicting a royal encounter with rural life in a wide, atmospheric landscape.

A compelling Arthurian scene by Arthur Hacker, depicting the spiritual struggle of Sir Percival amidst a lush, autumnal forest.

A refined 19th-century portrait capturing a woman in elegant velvet and lace attire.

A dignified formal portrait by Raja Ravi Varma featuring a scholarly figure in a luminous blue tunic.

A striking 19th-century oil portrait of a man in traditional headwear, rendered with luminous detail and dignifying light.

A distinguished 19th-century oil portrait of a soldier in a decorated blue and gold uniform.

An intimate and dignified 19th-century portrait capturing the character of a woman from Provence.