Art for the Library

A luminous 19th-century watercolor capturing the grand architectural scale of the Temple of Edfu from beneath a shadowed portico.

A luminous 19th-century architectural study of the Arch of Titus, rendered in warm, earthy tones.

An evocative architectural study of Rome's iconic Colosseum, captured in the serene, clear light of the Danish Golden Age.

A breathtaking Romantic landscape depicting a moonlit harbor scene with a majestic sailing ship and quiet onlookers.

An iconic Romantic landscape featuring a weathered oak tree set against a majestic mountain backdrop.

A luminous 19th-century landscape featuring the weathered stone arches of an ancient Roman aqueduct reflecting in a still pool.

A luminous and elegant 19th-century portrait featuring a young woman with a harp, captured with masterful detail.

This 1840 study by Thorald Læssøe captures the majestic, sun-drenched ruins of the Temple of Venus and Roma in the heart of Rome.

An evocative 19th-century view of the ancient theatre of Taormina overlooking the Sicilian coast toward Mount Etna.

An atmospheric Arcadian scene captured in the golden glow of a setting sun, featuring classical architecture and a rushing waterfall.

A luminous 19th-century American landscape depicting the warmth of frontier home life amidst the majestic scale of the wilderness.

A hauntingly beautiful study of Gothic ruins reclaimed by nature, captured with the atmospheric depth of the German Romantic tradition.