Art for the Library

An evocative 1838 watercolor by David Roberts, capturing the monumental scale and intricate stone carvings of ancient Egypt's Hypostyle Hall at Karnak.

A masterfully detailed 19th-century self-portrait of the French miniaturist at his worktable.

A refined charcoal and watercolor portrait study capturing a sense of intellectual focus and character.

A dignified 19th-century miniature portrait of Andrew Jackson, capturing the statesman in his later years.

A detailed 19th-century watercolor study of a bird of prey, capturing a sharp gaze and powerful talons with scientific precision.

A contemplative scene of a young teacher in a checked apron before a blackboard of geometric sketches.

This early watercolor by J.M.W. Turner captures the soaring architectural grandeur of a medieval hall with precise detail and soft, atmospheric light.