Art for the Library

A striking late-19th-century pastel portrait of a writer, capturing a contemplative yet direct gaze.

A romantic 19th-century watercolor of ruined castle towers rising above a dense, wooded landscape.

This 19th-century oil study captures the weathered textures and quiet dignity of a historic stone chapel in Gmunden.

An expressive 1904 pastel portrait by Stanisław Wyspiański, featuring a striking palette of deep blue and sun-lit yellow.

This expressive pastel portrait by Stanisław Wyspiański captures the intense gaze of Polish composer Henryk Opieński amidst symbolic musical motifs.

An expressive 19th-century portrait of a Norwegian farmer, rendered with rich texture and warm, earthy tones.

An atmospheric 19th-century portrait study featuring a striking subject and masterful use of light.

An atmospheric 1904 drawing by Marius Bauer depicting Turkish forces positioned outside the historic walls of Jerusalem.

This 1820 oil sketch by Johan Christian Dahl captures a luminous Neapolitan vista framed by the rugged interior of a coastal grotto.

An evocative Symbolist self-portrait exploring identity and introspection through deep shadows and high contrast.