Art for the Office

An elegant 18th-century portrait of the French philosopher Jean Le Rond d'Alembert at his study desk.

An intriguing Enlightenment-era scene capturing the curiosity and elegance of 18th-century scientific exploration.

An elegant late 18th-century portrait of French archaeologist Alexandre Lenoir, captured with a striking yellow cravat.

A sophisticated 18th-century portrait of the artist Andries Lens in his studio, surrounded by the tools of his trade.

This spirited 18th-century portrait by Jean-Honoré Fragonard captures astronomer Jérôme de La Lande with a warm, intellectual energy and masterfully fluid brushwork.

This 18th-century Dutch painting captures a contemplative moment of a scholar surrounded by the tools of his trade.

A soulful 18th-century portrait of a painter in his studio, rendered in a rich, earthy palette.

A stately group portrait of four scholars engaged in intellectual discourse, surrounded by symbols of classical wisdom.