Art for the Library

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a British officer by Thomas Gainsborough, featuring a striking red uniform and a faithful canine companion.

A dignified naval portrait featuring a striking blue coat and maritime background.

An authoritative early 19th-century portrait of a naval hero standing before a billowing American flag.

An iconic and regal portrait of Emperor Napoleon I in his coronation regalia, captured with masterful precision by Jacques-Louis David.

An elegant 19th-century portrait of a young boy in a striking red and black military uniform.

A regal 18th-century portrait of a young Louis XV in full royal regalia.

A striking 19th-century self-portrait featuring a bold gaze and masterful contrast between vibrant textiles and a deep, dark backdrop.

A majestic full-length portrait of William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham, in ceremonial ermine-trimmed robes.

A striking 18th-century portrait of a British officer set against a dramatic natural backdrop.

A striking 19th-century portrait of the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama, rendered in rich tones of crimson and gold.

This stately Baroque portrait by Michael Dahl depicts Rear-Admiral Sir John Munden in commanding military attire against a dramatic naval backdrop.

A powerful and dramatic 19th-century portrait of the celebrated African American actor Ira Aldridge in his most famous role.