Art for the Office

An intriguing 17th-century trompe-l'oeil masterpiece depicting personal effects tucked behind leather straps.

A captivating 18th-century portrait of sculptor Louis-François Roubiliac at work on his celebrated monument to Shakespeare.

A striking character study by Honoré Daumier, featuring a man in theatrical costume illuminated by dramatic chiaroscuro.

A contemplative scene of an artist at work in a moody, light-dappled attic studio.

A masterfully lit scene capturing the quiet intensity and focused craftsmanship of 19th-century glass blowers.

A dramatic 18th-century portrait of Saint Anthony captured in a moment of profound contemplation and prayer.

A dignified late 18th-century portrait by Sir Thomas Lawrence, capturing the sitter with masterful light and shadow.

A dignified and masterful self-portrait of the renowned French academic painter William-Adolphe Bouguereau.

This evocative study from Van Gogh's early period captures a moment of quiet, focused domestic labor in a rich, somber palette.

A dramatic 18th-century depiction of Saint Jerome in contemplation, rendered with masterful chiaroscuro.

A dignified 17th-century Dutch portrait by Frans Hals, capturing the lively character and rich attire of a Haarlem official.

A captivating 17th-century scene of an evening classroom illuminated by the warm, flickering glow of candles and a lantern.