Art for the Library

A dignified Enlightenment-era profile portrait of an 18th-century gentleman rendered with soft light and refined detail.

This warm, atmospheric Dutch Golden Age scene captures a quiet moment of return after the hunt.

An elegant and dignified portrait of a young scholar by American master Gilbert Stuart.

This 19th-century sepia wash drawing centers on a magnificent, ancient tree, capturing the quiet strength of the natural world.

A masterful 19th-century study of light and interior space by Henri de Braekeleer.

A dignified 18th-century portrait featuring masterful detail in the sitter's patterned blue-grey coat and lace finery.

This poignant oil portrait by Vincent van Gogh captures the weathered features of an elderly woman with expressive brushwork and stark tonal contrast.

This evocative study from Van Gogh's early period captures a moment of quiet, focused domestic labor in a rich, somber palette.

This charming 1862 genre painting by Julius Exner captures a spirited moment of youth and leisure, rendered with masterful chiaroscuro.

A masterful Dutch Golden Age genre painting depicting a quiet moment of domestic concern.

A striking 19th-century American portrait featuring a bold black dress and intricate lace details against a rich, grounding palette.