Art for the Library

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

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

An exquisite 19th-century watercolor capturing the architectural splendor and art-filled walls of the Gothic Hall in The Hague.

An atmospheric study of light and Moorish architecture within the historic Alhambra palace.

An elegant 18th-century French portrait of a writer at his desk, characterized by luminous lighting and warm, classic tones.

A dignified and characterful oil portrait of a distinguished gentleman in a classic grey suit.

This 19th-century oil study captures the weathered textures and quiet dignity of a historic stone chapel in Gmunden.

A soul-stirring character study of an elderly craftsman rendered in a warm, earthen palette.

This warm and expressive oil study captures the lively yet quiet atmosphere of a traditional nineteenth-century classroom.

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

This dignified portrait captures the celebrated American author Julia Ward Howe in a moment of quiet reflection, set against a soft, wooded backdrop.

A classic 18th-century British sporting scene capturing the refined atmosphere of a countryside hunt.