Art for the Library

A masterful wax crayon study capturing the dignified presence of an elderly woman in soft, dramatic lighting.

A dignified oil portrait of a mature man, rendered with expressive brushwork and a luminous golden backdrop.

A masterful Goya portrait capturing a Spanish statesman in ornate official dress against a dark, atmospheric background.

A masterpiece of Jacobean portraiture, this work captures the stunning detail of 17th-century lace and floral embroidery against a dramatic velvet backdrop.

A distinguished 18th-century oil portrait of a French magistrate, featuring masterful detail and character.

An imposing full-length royal portrait of King Louis XV in ceremonial armor, showcasing the height of French Rococo court painting.

This 1874 work by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi presents a symbolic cross-cultural meeting, featuring figures representing historical leaders from both Japan and the West.

A striking and dignified 19th-century portrait of a young Māori woman by Gottfried Lindauer.

A somber and evocative portrait study from Van Gogh's Nuenen period, featuring a woman in a distinctive green cap.

An elegant 19th-century naturalist study of a guanaco set against a rugged mountain vista.

An elegant 19th-century portrait of a woman draped in a luminous blue shawl, set against a moody, atmospheric backdrop.

This atmospheric 18th-century genre painting captures the industrious spirit of a traditional French dyeing workshop.