Art for the Study

A dignified 19th-century portrait of the prominent American activist Lucretia Coffin Mott.

A sophisticated turn-of-the-century interior scene capturing a quiet moment of scholarly reflection.

A luminous 19th-century watercolor capturing the grand architectural scale of the Temple of Edfu from beneath a shadowed portico.

A distinguished Enlightenment-era portrait of the novelist Tobias Smollett in his study.

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

A striking impressionistic portrait of a distinguished gentleman, captured with bold, confident brushwork.

A rich 17th-century scene depicting the scholarly pursuit of classical beauty among the sun-drenched ruins of Rome.

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

An evocative 1838 watercolor by David Roberts, capturing the monumental scale and intricate stone carvings of ancient Egypt's Hypostyle Hall at Karnak.

A striking late 19th-century depiction of Jan Borluut in medieval armor against a luminous gold background.

A striking 17th-century aerial perspective of the historic Siamese capital of Ayutthaya.