Art for the Study

This 1829 portrait by John Neagle depicts the American architect William Strickland with a dignified expression and tools of his trade.

A dignified mid-19th-century portrait of a naval officer and scientist, featuring intricate maritime and cartographic details.

An evocative 19th-century group portrait capturing the intellectual circle of Washington Irving within his storied Sunnyside library.

A rich and narrative 17th-century Dutch double portrait featuring siblings in an atmospheric landscape setting.

A striking 19th-century portrait featuring a gentleman in a tilted hat and a brilliant blue bowtie.

An elegant 19th-century portrait of a woman in a rich black dress with delicate lace details.

A dignified late 19th-century portrait featuring a striking red bow tie and expressive, painterly brushwork.

A sophisticated and moody portrait of a woman in black, characterized by deep tones and a pensive, symbolic atmosphere.

A magnificent Regency-era portrait of Pope Pius VII, captured with the luminous color and elegant poise characteristic of Sir Thomas Lawrence.

A dignified and atmospheric portrait of Ulysses S. Grant captured in a classic nineteenth-century painterly style.

An exquisite 19th-century portrait of a noblewoman, showcasing masterful rendering of black silk and delicate lace.