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 masterful 19th-century architectural watercolor capturing the sun-drenched ruins of the Parthenon in precise detail.

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.

An intimate and masterful profile study of the young Queen Victoria, showcasing the elegant brushwork of Franz Xaver Winterhalter.

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

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

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

This warm and expressive oil study captures the lively yet quiet atmosphere of a traditional nineteenth-century classroom.

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