Art for the Library

A masterful architectural study of Berlin's historic Bauakademie, capturing the elegance of 19th-century city life.

An expressive 1918 oil portrait of a British officer by Ambrose McEvoy, capturing a dignified presence with impressionistic brushwork.

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

A striking late-19th-century pastel portrait of a writer, capturing a contemplative yet direct gaze.

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

A dignified mid-19th-century portrait of a gentleman, capturing a sense of quiet authority and scholarly character.

A commanding mid-19th-century portrait of General Ulysses S. Grant in military uniform.

This 1862 genre painting by Jean Baptiste Madou captures a charming and complex moment of social interaction in a rustic interior.

An elegant 19th-century portrait of a man with a striking beard, captured with dignified poise.

A striking 19th-century portrait featuring bold brushwork and a rich, atmospheric palette.

A refined mid-19th-century self-portrait of Ferdinand de Braekeleer in his studio, captured with remarkable detail and professional dignity.

A masterly and dignified 1917 portrait of Major-General H.M. Trenchard by Sir William Orpen.