Art for the Library

This evocative oil portrait by Abbott Handerson Thayer captures a woman in a fur coat with a soft, luminous glow and dramatic chiaroscuro lighting.

This dignified late 19th-century portrait captures a gentleman in formal attire with masterful, painterly detail.

A striking and formal portrait of a young cleric in vivid red robes, characterized by a refined, polished finish.

A captivating late 19th-century portrait of an artist immersed in his craft within a sunlit studio.

A self-assured portrait of Anna Bilińska-Bohdanowicz capturing the artist at work with her brushes and apron.

A striking and moody theatrical portrait by Édouard Manet, capturing the intensity of the tragic stage.

An elegant early 20th-century portrait depicting the artist Otto Valstad in a moment of creative focus at his easel.

A dignified nineteenth-century portrait of a scholar surrounded by the objects of his study.

A masterfully detailed interior scene capturing a moment of quiet contemplation amidst rich, historical textures.

A solemn and beautifully lit group portrait of five women gathered in a quiet, atmospheric interior.

A striking turn-of-the-century portrait set against the iconic, bustling backdrop of Montmartre.

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