Art for the Library

A captivating late 19th-century portrait of an artist immersed in his craft within a sunlit studio.

An evocative 19th-century genre painting depicting a group of soldiers in a warm, historic interior.

An elegant early 20th-century portrait depicting the artist Otto Valstad in a moment of creative focus at his easel.

A richly detailed 19th-century genre scene capturing the bustling atmosphere of a post office at night.

An intimate 1903 oil portrait by Magnus Enckell capturing the quiet focus of a scholar at his workspace.

This atmospheric 1882 oil painting by Pierre-François Lehoux depicts travelers finding rest in the warm glow of a caravanserai near Beirut.

A charming and highly detailed Victorian interior scene capturing children at play in a grand, atmospheric room.

A striking 19th-century portrait of a traveling musician and his wife in traditional folk attire.

A poignant and detailed realist portrait of a village tailor absorbed in his craft.

An expressive and characterful portrait of an older man in a bowler hat, rendered with bold, painterly brushstrokes.

A masterpiece of Spanish narrative painting, this highly detailed scene captures the elegance and drama of an 18th-century wedding ceremony.

An evocative 19th-century Orientalist scene capturing the quiet atmosphere of a café in Constantine.