Art for the Study

A captivating 18th-century portrait of sculptor Louis-François Roubiliac at work on his celebrated monument to Shakespeare.

An elegant 18th-century portrait by John Singleton Copley featuring a sophisticated young man and a striking red waistcoat.

A striking Baroque portrait of a young noble, distinguished by an intricate lace cravat and a contemplative gaze.

A striking late 18th-century portrait of a young aristocrat by the renowned Joshua Reynolds.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a woman in a luminous silver gown, capturing a moment of refined domesticity.

A stately 18th-century British portrait of a nobleman in a powdered wig and velvet attire.

This striking 18th-century portrait captures the philosopher David Hume in a vibrant red coat with intricate gold embroidery.

An elegant 18th-century French portrait depicting a gentleman hunter accompanied by his loyal hounds and the day's quarry.

Gilbert Stuart’s most celebrated depiction of George Washington, famously left unfinished to create a powerful, atmospheric focus on the sitter.

This dramatic 18th-century portrait captures a musician in mid-performance, rendered with striking chiaroscuro lighting.

An authoritative and dignified portrait of George Washington in his Continental Army uniform, captured by Robert Edge Pine.

An elegant 18th-century French painting celebrating female artistic mastery through luminous color and sophisticated lighting.