Art for the Library

A masterfully composed 19th-century landscape featuring a monumental statue set against a dramatic wilderness backdrop.

An atmospheric and realistic portrayal of Napoleon Bonaparte’s arduous journey across the Alps.

A quintessential piece of British sporting art featuring a hunter and his faithful companions set against an atmospheric sky.

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.

A dramatic 19th-century view of the majestic Roman ruins of Baalbek, captured in brilliant golden light by David Roberts.

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

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

An exceptionally detailed 19th-century royal portrait of King Louis XVIII in his majestic coronation regalia.

A breathtaking romantic landscape capturing the rugged, atmospheric beauty of Vaucluse with its dramatic cliffs and ancient hilltop castle.

A majestic Romantic masterpiece by Eugène Delacroix depicting the Sultan of Morocco in a grand royal procession.

A magnificent 19th-century English sporting scene capturing the grandeur of a traditional staghound hunt.