Art for the Library

A masterly and dignified 1917 portrait of Major-General H.M. Trenchard by Sir William Orpen.

An atmospheric study of light and Moorish architecture within the historic Alhambra palace.

A dignified and characterful oil portrait of a distinguished gentleman in a classic grey suit.

Winslow Homer’s iconic Civil War scene captures a poignant moment of confrontation between a Union officer and Confederate prisoners.

This dignified portrait captures the celebrated American author Julia Ward Howe in a moment of quiet reflection, set against a soft, wooded backdrop.

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

A dramatic 19th-century landscape featuring a weathered oak tree beneath a sweeping, atmospheric sky.

An evocative and emotionally resonant 19th-century painting depicting a group in deep mourning.

A lively medieval market scene in Ghent, captured with atmospheric brushwork and rich historical detail.

This 1875 oil sketch by Achille-Louis-Joseph Sirouy depicts a majestic allegorical figure of Law.

An intricate 19th-century historical painting depicting the formal assembly of the Order of the Golden Fleece in 1461.