Art for the Library

A sophisticated 17th-century trompe l'oeil still life featuring an arrangement of classical musical instruments.

A masterfully rendered nineteenth-century study of Sheik Hussein and his son in traditional dress.

A fascinating 17th-century Mughal miniature depicting the mythical 'talking tree' or Waq-waq motif, where animal heads sprout as flowers.

A dramatic 19th-century view of the majestic Roman ruins of Baalbek, captured in brilliant golden light by David Roberts.

A striking and intimate anatomical study of a lioness, capturing the raw power and detail of the animal's expression.

A striking character study of a man with a weathered gaze, wearing a vibrant red headscarf.

An atmospheric 19th-century portrait of a man leisurely playing a mandolin.

A vibrant Orientalist landscape capturing a moment of anticipation along a busy shoreline.