Art for the Library

A dignified and luminous oil portrait of the celebrated French animalier Rosa Bonheur in her studio.

A soulful character study capturing the weathered features of an elderly woman with masterful, expressive brushwork.

This dramatic 19th-century oil painting depicts the educational awakening of the young Michel de Montaigne through music.

A regal and charming portrait of favorite pets by the preeminent Victorian animal painter, Sir Edwin Landseer.

A poignant 1887 narrative painting by Albert Bettannier depicting a solemn geography lesson in a late 19th-century French classroom.

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

A dramatic and tender Baroque-style depiction of the Nativity, characterized by masterful light and shadow.

A quintessential Dutch Golden Age scene of family life, blending masterful perspective with a warm, musical atmosphere.

A masterful Flemish Baroque scene depicting a family amidst their private gallery of art and treasures.

A striking and intimate mid-19th-century portrait of a man in casual attire, rendered with warm, earthy tones.

An expressive 19th-century character portrait of a man in his workshop, capturing a moment of creative whim.