Art for the Library

A poignant masterpiece of Norwegian Naturalism by Christian Krohg, capturing the cold reality of 19th-century urban life.

An iconic Expressionist masterpiece by Egon Schiele, featuring his signature angular linework and a rich, earthy palette.

A refined charcoal and watercolor portrait study capturing a sense of intellectual focus and character.

A fascinating glimpse into Victorian maritime travel, captured in Robert Charles Dudley's detailed 1868 oil painting.

A dramatic historical study of the fallen Vendôme Column, rendered with expressive brushwork and a muted, atmospheric palette.

A masterful mid-19th-century architectural painting of Berlin’s grand Unter den Linden, featuring the iconic monument to Frederick the Great.

A dignified and masterful 1918 portrait of a highly decorated British officer by renowned artist William Orpen.

A striking mid-19th-century self-portrait of Marius Cazeneuve in full military regalia.

A striking and expressive portrait study by Boris Kustodiev, featuring bold brushwork and a rich, warm palette.

A meticulously detailed WWI watercolor study of a camouflaged artillery position in Agny, France.

A dramatic 19th-century view of Saint-André Cathedral in Bordeaux, capturing the atmospheric clearing of its historic urban surroundings.