Art for the Library

A dramatic and luminous depiction of life beneath the ocean's surface by American painter Edward Moran.

A masterfully composed 19th-century landscape featuring a monumental statue set against a dramatic wilderness backdrop.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a gentleman set against a moody maritime background.

A dramatic 19th-century narrative painting depicting the legendary awakening of Rip Van Winkle in a moody forest setting.

A contemplative and masterful study of focus and craftsmanship by renowned American realist Thomas Eakins.

A captivating scene of everyday life on the American frontier, featuring Indigenous figures and horses set against a grand, expansive landscape.

A refined 18th-century portrait by Charles Willson Peale featuring a seated gentleman before a coastal window.

A striking 19th-century portrait of Sequoyah, the creator of the Cherokee syllabary, depicted with dignified presence and vibrant color.

A dignified 18th-century portrait of a gentleman, captured with the luminous realism characteristic of Gilbert Stuart.

An elegant 18th-century portrait capturing a moment of quiet industry as a woman pauses her sewing.

An authoritative early 19th-century portrait of a naval hero standing before a billowing American flag.

A resolute and authoritative 19th-century portrait of Ulysses S. Grant, capturing his steady gaze and dignified presence.