Art for the Library

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

A masterful architectural landscape by Hubert Robert featuring the majestic ruins of ancient Rome set against an atmospheric sky.

A dignified 18th-century self-portrait of artist Charles Catton, showcasing his craft with palette and brushes.

An exquisite 18th-century French courier timetable adorned with heraldry, cherubs, and vibrant floral motifs.

A masterfully executed late 18th-century biblical narrative painting featuring rich, warm tones and dramatic figure work.

An elegant 18th-century architectural painting by Hubert Robert capturing the grand construction of the École de Chirurgie in Paris.

An elegant architectural study of Notre-Dame’s interior, capturing the majestic scale and dramatic light of the gothic cathedral in 1789.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of Prince James Francis Edward Stuart, depicted in ceremonial armor with refined detail.

A warm and dignified family portrait by Arent de Gelder, showing a prominent professor with his wife and daughter.

A distinguished Enlightenment-era portrait of the novelist Tobias Smollett in his study.

A sophisticated late 18th-century interior scene depicting a drawing lesson with classical Dutch charm.

A lively and detailed 18th-century theatrical scene by Johann Zoffany depicting three actors in mid-performance.