Art for the Library

A striking late 19th-century study of a clergyman in richly embroidered red and gold vestments.

A masterpiece of 19th-century Orientalist painting, depicting a vibrant scene of rug trading in a sun-drenched courtyard.

A poignant masterpiece of Norwegian Naturalism by Christian Krohg, capturing the cold reality of 19th-century urban life.

A striking scene of Italian craftsmanship, masterfully utilizing dramatic light and deep shadows to create a sense of focused quietude.

A striking 19th-century portrait of a medieval architect rendered against a luminous gold background.

A striking and moody theatrical portrait by Édouard Manet, capturing the intensity of the tragic stage.

A striking Symbolist work featuring a solitary sower silhouetted against a luminous gold ground.

A masterfully lit historical scene capturing King Christian II in quiet, dignified isolation within his prison cell.

A striking Orientalist portrait of a Moroccan leader by Jean-Joseph Benjamin-Constant, featuring dramatic lighting and rich tonal contrasts.

A powerful 19th-century oil study of Christ the Redeemer offering solace, characterized by dramatic lighting and expressive brushwork.

A majestic portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I captured in his striking hussar uniform by Philip de László.

An expressive, modern depiction of Moses by Christian Rohlfs, featuring bold brushwork and a rich, earthy palette.