Art for the Library

A commanding mid-19th-century portrait of General Ulysses S. Grant in military uniform.

A striking 19th-century portrait featuring bold brushwork and a rich, atmospheric palette.

A refined 19th-century portrait of a gentleman, capturing a sense of scholarly dignity and classic elegance.

An intense and masterful mid-19th-century portrait featuring dramatic lighting and a distinguished subject.

A dignified 19th-century portrait of the prominent American activist Lucretia Coffin Mott.

This 1829 portrait by John Neagle depicts the American architect William Strickland with a dignified expression and tools of his trade.

A warm and scholarly portrait of a young man accompanied by a flourishing geranium.

An elegant 1792 full-length portrait of Alexander Hamilton by John Trumbull, capturing the statesman in a moment of dignified reflection.

A dignified 18th-century portrait of Thomas Jefferson, characterized by its rich red background and formal elegance.

A refined 19th-century portrait of a young man, notable for its sensitive rendering and classic scholarly feel.

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

A dignified 18th-century portrait of John Adams, captured with statesmanlike poise.