Art for the Library

A masterful architectural study capturing the soaring vaulted ceilings and serene atmosphere of a seventeenth-century Gothic church.

A contemplative Ming dynasty scene depicting a scholar in nature, rendered with refined ink and wash technique.

A luminous, warm-toned view of 19th-century London, featuring sailing vessels on the Thames against the backdrop of Westminster.

This evocative 1883 portrait captures a young Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec in a loose, painterly style with a rich, warm palette.

A striking 19th-century portrait of Charles I, Count of Flanders, depicted in contemplative prayer against a shimmering gold ground.

An elegant 19th-century portrait of a noblewoman in medieval dress, set against a luminous gold background.

A dignified historical portrait of a man in rich crimson robes, set against a luminous gold backdrop.

A refined 19th-century portrait of a Joseon dynasty official, showcasing masterful brushwork and traditional Korean attire.

An evocative 19th-century architectural study by Marcin Zaleski, capturing a moment of transformation in historic Warsaw.

An evocative 19th-century oil portrait of the French actor Frédéric Fèbvre.

A striking painterly study of two contemplative men by Danish artist Michael Ancher.

An expressive portrait of French actor Émile Dehelly in stage costume, rendered with vibrant, impressionistic brushwork.