Art for the Library

An elegant 18th-century view of a grand English estate and its intricate formal gardens.

A spirited 17th-century Dutch genre scene depicting common life outside a village tavern.

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

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

An elegant 18th-century portrait featuring a refined gentleman holding the tools of an artist or collector.

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

A spirited 19th-century genre painting capturing a moment of camaraderie between two retired sailors in a detailed rustic interior.

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 intimate and painterly study of a reclining goat, rendered with rich textures and a warm, earthy palette.

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

This 1844 oil painting by Théodore-Joseph Canneel captures a tender historical moment between Emperor Charles V and Johanna van der Gheynst.