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

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.

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

A dramatic 19th-century landscape featuring riders contemplating a golden hilltop city.

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

This atmospheric forest landscape captures the dramatic play of light and shadow at the edge of Fontainebleau.

A masterpiece of Spanish narrative painting, this highly detailed scene captures the elegance and drama of an 18th-century wedding ceremony.

A detailed 19th-century genre painting depicting soldiers occupying a grand interior.