Art for the Study

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

An evocative late-career portrait by James McNeill Whistler, capturing the thoughtful gaze of his patron Charles Lang Freer.

A dramatic, earth-toned study of rural life illuminated by the warm glow of a single lamp.

An atmospheric 17th-century river scene capturing the golden light and expansive skies of the Dutch countryside.

A striking 19th-century folk art portrait of a seated man in a scholarly library setting.

A striking Dutch Golden Age portrait featuring an intricate lace ruff and elegant pearl jewelry.

An evocative 17th-century scene of quiet industry and scholarship within a sun-dappled workshop.

A sophisticated monochromatic exploration of light and shadow depicting a classic biblical scene in the grisaille tradition.

An exquisite example of Rembrandt’s early mastery of light and shadow, depicting a dramatic biblical narrative of splendor and devotion.

A charming and scholarly 19th-century oil study of a connoisseur contemplating gallery portraits.

An elegant and introspective late 19th-century portrait of a woman in mourning-style black attire.

An exquisite 17th-century Dutch still life depicting a bountiful breakfast arrangement with masterfully rendered textures.