Art for the Library

An evocative 1838 watercolor by David Roberts, capturing the monumental scale and intricate stone carvings of ancient Egypt's Hypostyle Hall at Karnak.

A masterful Dutch Golden Age hunting still life rendered with hyper-realistic trompe l'oeil precision.

A dramatic 17th-century maritime masterpiece capturing the grandeur of an English warship at sea.

A striking 1907 portrait by Anders Castus Svarstad, featuring bold brushwork and a modern, industrial backdrop.

A striking early 20th-century self-portrait capturing a pensive artist in his studio.

A refined 19th-century oil study documenting the intricate details of traditional Frisian folk costume.

This masterful Venetian capriccio captures the Enlightenment spirit of architectural study set against a dramatic backdrop of classical ruins.

An elegant Dutch Golden Age interior capturing the soaring verticality and serene light of the Cathedral of Saint John.

Gilbert Stuart’s most celebrated depiction of George Washington, famously left unfinished to create a powerful, atmospheric focus on the sitter.

A striking and highly detailed 16th-century Netherlandish scene depicting two tax collectors at work.

This masterfully executed Dutch Golden Age painting captures the serene, airy majesty of a historic cathedral interior.

An elegant 19th-century portrait of a distinguished gentleman rendered with refined academic technique.