Art for the Library

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

This 1829 portrait by John Neagle depicts the American architect William Strickland with a dignified expression and tools of his trade.

A warm and scholarly portrait of a young man accompanied by a flourishing geranium.

A masterful 19th-century genre painting depicting a craftsman's quiet dedication within a sun-drenched workshop.

A refined 19th-century portrait of a young man, notable for its sensitive rendering and classic scholarly feel.

An evocative mid-19th-century portrait of a scholar immersed in his collection of historical treasures.

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.

This evocative oil portrait by Abbott Handerson Thayer captures a woman in a fur coat with a soft, luminous glow and dramatic chiaroscuro lighting.

This dignified 19th-century portrait captures the intellectual and political gravity of John Quincy Adams in a scholarly setting.

A masterfully detailed late 19th-century still life of scholarly objects and musical instruments.

A charming 19th-century American folk art portrait featuring a young boy in a striking green suit accompanied by a small dog.