Art for the Library

A powerful and serene naturalist study of a lion in its Tanzanian habitat by master wildlife artist Wilhelm Kuhnert.

A striking post-impressionist group portrait by Félix Vallotton, capturing a gathering of intellectual figures in his signature graphic style.

A cinematic 19th-century painting depicting a dramatic encounter between two figures in a stone corridor.

An expressive 1914 oil portrait by Leonard Turzhansky capturing a characterful sitter with a direct, soulful gaze.

A commanding 19th-century masterpiece featuring a dignified figure in flowing white robes set against the intricate architecture of the Alhambra.

A regal 19th-century depiction of Joan of Flanders, radiating historical elegance against a striking gold-leaf background.

A striking 19th-century portrait featuring a woman in profile, captured with dramatic lighting and a rich, moody palette.

An elegant 19th-century portrait of a woman in a rich black dress with delicate lace details.

A detailed 19th-century historical depiction of Christiaan Huygens demonstrating his invention of the pendulum clock.

A contemplative 19th-century oil study of a seated figure in Luxor, rendered with sensitive brushwork and a muted, earthy palette.

An intimate and atmospheric 1879 oil portrait by Peder Severin Krøyer, capturing the pensive gaze of French painter Alfred Guillou.

A moody 19th-century study of wild boars navigating a silent, snow-covered forest.