Art for the Library

Winslow Homer’s iconic Civil War scene captures a poignant moment of confrontation between a Union officer and Confederate prisoners.

This dignified portrait captures the celebrated American author Julia Ward Howe in a moment of quiet reflection, set against a soft, wooded backdrop.

A sophisticated turn-of-the-century interior scene capturing a quiet moment of scholarly reflection.

An elegant late 19th-century oil portrait of a woman seated in a formal interior.

A striking and atmospheric 19th-century portrait of a Norwegian farmer in traditional dress.

A dramatic 19th-century landscape featuring riders contemplating a golden hilltop city.

An elegant and commanding portrait of Mrs. Adrian Iselin, captured with the masterful brushwork of John Singer Sargent.

A masterful 19th-century genre scene capturing a craftsman in his workshop, bathed in a warm, atmospheric light.

An elegant 19th-century portrait of a distinguished gentleman rendered with refined academic technique.

This evocative oil portrait by Abbott Handerson Thayer captures a woman in a fur coat with a soft, luminous glow and dramatic chiaroscuro lighting.

This dignified late 19th-century portrait captures a gentleman in formal attire with masterful, painterly detail.

A striking and formal portrait of a young cleric in vivid red robes, characterized by a refined, polished finish.