Art for the Library

An elegant 19th-century self-portrait of artist Louis Meijer, featuring his loyal dog and a seascape in progress.

A magnificent depiction of the soaring Gothic arches and radiant stained glass of Amiens Cathedral.

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

An atmospheric and realistic portrayal of Napoleon Bonaparte’s arduous journey across the Alps.

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

A classic Regency-era portrait of a gentleman in hunting attire accompanied by a loyal spaniel.

A classical 19th-century allegorical scene in elegant grisaille tones, honoring the Polish hero Tadeusz Kościuszko.

An evocative mid-19th-century portrait of Abbé Gaspard Deguerry by Ary Scheffer.

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

A refined architectural study of the Great Mosque in Bursa by celebrated Orientalist John Frederick Lewis.

A dignified double portrait capturing a shared moment of domesticity and intellectual pursuit in the early 19th century.