Art for the Office

A poignant 1887 narrative painting by Albert Bettannier depicting a solemn geography lesson in a late 19th-century French classroom.

An exquisite Dutch Golden Age still life featuring fine metalwork, glassware, and a partially peeled lemon.

An elegant 17th-century interior scene depicting a gentleman being attended by his valet.

An evocative 19th-century profile portrait of a gentleman in a bowler hat, capturing a moment of quiet contemplation.

A masterclass in Synthetic Cubism, this still life by Juan Gris uses bold geometric planes and a sophisticated palette to reimagine everyday objects.

An atmospheric Dutch Golden Age still life depicting the tactile beauty of parchment and aged volumes.

An elegant scholarly portrait of the famed French agronomist Antoine Parmentier, surrounded by symbols of his scientific contributions.

This 1831 oil painting captures the quiet, scholarly atmosphere of a Roman artist's studio.

A masterfully lit Dutch Golden Age still life featuring a scholarly arrangement of antique books and objects.

A dignified and atmospheric 19th-century portrait of the renowned astronomer Galileo Galilei.

A masterfully lit Dutch Golden Age still life featuring a glowing candle, reflections in glass, and scholarly objects.

An atmospheric 19th-century architectural study capturing the play of light and shadow within a vaulted Bavarian coach house.