Art for the Library

A luminous 19th-century masterpiece capturing the majestic ruins of the Parthenon in the golden light of an Athenian sunset.

An evocative glimpse into the 19th-century art world, capturing the intensity and theater of a formal painting jury.

A richly detailed narrative scene from the Dutch Golden Age, featuring travelers in luminous attire resting against a backdrop of ancient ruins.

A poignant and masterful Academic painting capturing a moment of quiet devotion in a vast desert landscape.

A masterpiece of dramatic light and shadow by Rembrandt, featuring a central figure in ornate, shimmering garments.

This evocative 1918 oil painting captures members of the Women's Royal Naval Service (WRNS) and sailors diligently working on sail-making aboard the HMS Essex.

A dramatic 19th-century oil painting depicting a lively intellectual gathering in a moody, candlelit interior.

A breathtaking Romantic landscape depicting a moonlit harbor scene with a majestic sailing ship and quiet onlookers.

A masterful Dutch Golden Age landscape depicting the powerful movement of water through rustic timber mills.

A masterfully executed late 18th-century biblical narrative painting featuring rich, warm tones and dramatic figure work.

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