Art for the Study

A masterfully detailed late 19th-century still life of scholarly objects and musical instruments.

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.

An elegant and moody portrait of a woman in evening attire, captured with sophisticated brushwork.

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

A masterful 19th-century trompe l'oeil still life capturing the humble contents of a scholar's niche.

An elegant 19th-century still life featuring sun-ripened peaches and delicate porcelain against a dramatic, dark background.