Art for the Library

An intimate and detailed 1855 self-portrait featuring the artist with a prominent beard and a steady gaze.

An elegant grisaille painting capturing a joyous 19th-century domestic celebration of the Feast of Esther.

A luminous and masterful depiction of classical antiquity by Lawrence Alma-Tadema, capturing a poetic moment on the sun-drenched coast of Lesbos.

A dramatic 19th-century Spanish-Mexican masterpiece depicting the miraculous appearance of the Virgin of Guadalupe.

An atmospheric 1904 drawing by Marius Bauer depicting Turkish forces positioned outside the historic walls of Jerusalem.

An elegant and dignified portrait by John Singer Sargent, capturing a moment of quiet poise with masterful brushwork.

A classic 19th-century maritime painting capturing a Belgian barque under full sail against an expansive sky.

A masterfully atmospheric scene of artistic labor and architectural grandeur within the heart of Rome.

An atmospheric 17th-century landscape of colonial Brazil featuring a chapel and lush tropical palms.

This intimate Post-Impressionist portrait captures a domestic moment with a rich, patterned interior and soft lighting.

An elegant 19th-century portrait of a French military officer standing against a misty, atmospheric landscape.