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Two individual portrait illustrations of elderly individuals are depicted. The left portrait shows an older man with minimal hair, prominent cheekbones, and sagging skin, wearing a light-colored shirt with a darker outer garment. The right portrait shows an older woman with sharp facial features, wrinkles, a hood covering her head, and similar attire to the man. Both are surrounded by oval frames filled with horizontal lines and are rendered in varying shades, creating a monochromatic tone.

Print1975.112.29

"'t Suynighe Waertje" and "De Goelicke Waerdin"

Johannes and Lucas van Doetechum after Pieter Bruegel the Elder

c. 1564/1565 · etching

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The image shows a woman seated at a grand piano playing keys. She wears an elegant dress and a hat. A man sits across from her on an ornate chair. He has a mustache and is dressed in a suit with a waistcoat. The room is detailed with a piano, sheet music, floral arrangements, and a framed picture on the wall.

Drawing1995.52.44

"--And mist or glim, I'd sail with him, if he would sail with me--"

George Du Maurier

c. 1865 · pen and black ink over graphite with scratching out on wove paper

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Print2015.143.604

"-Ouriskoff!..trouvez-vous cela ressemblant?" from Actualities

Honoré Daumier

1854 · lithograph

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This is a drawing of three figures outside a stone chapel. The scene includes a natural landscape with trees and rocky hills. The figures are richly dressed in period costumes and seem to be engaged in a dramatic interaction.

Print2013.171.2

"...disposto...disposto sempre all'ubbidienza" (Always Ready to Obey)

Gallo Gallina

1828-1830 · lithograph on wove paper

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This is a drawing of a woman in motion with a top hat in the air. The artwork is a poster for the "1er Salon de la Société des Dessinateurs Humoristes." The poster features a drawing of a woman in mid-kick, partially dressed, with an arm extending behind her holding an umbrella. The top hat appears to be flying off. The text is in French, indicating the event's date and location. The use of simple lines and a limited color palette focuses the attention on the written information and the action depicted.

Print1943.3.4355

"1er Salon des Humoristes, Palais des Modes (First Exhibition of the Humorists, Palace of Style)

Jean-Louis Forain

1911 · lithograph [poster] in black and red on wove paper

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The sculpture depicts a girl engrossed in reading a book while seated, with one leg extended and almost touching the floor. Her head is slightly tilted downward, and her gaze is fixed on the open pages before her. She is draped in a flowing garment that extends over the sides of her chair. Surrounding the girl, the chair appears intricately crafted, with a woven seat and sturdy legs that support both her and the book she holds. The sculpture is crafted from a light-colored material, likely marble, giving it a smooth, polished appearance that highlights the delicate features of the figure, including her serene facial expression and finely detailed attire. This artwork captures the sense of stillness and focus associated with reading, as the girl remains absorbed in her activity, indifferent to the world around her. This piece is presented in a stereoscopic format.

Photograph2006.78.1

"A Girl Reading. Pietro Magni, Sculptor"

Attributed to Roger Fenton

c. 1862 · stereoscopic albumen silver prints

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This is a photograph of a rural homestead scene. The image depicts multiple wooden structures, likely homes or sheds, made of simple wooden planks with a rough texture. The roofs are slanted and covered with metal sheets or similar materials. In the background, there is a dense area of trees. In the foreground, there are several domestic animals such as a dog, chicken, and possibly a goat. The ground is dirt, with some tools or equipment scattered around.

Photograph2023.39.196

"A Humble Home"

J. S. Johnston

c. 1890 · stereoscopic albumen silver print

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This is an image of a drawing showing two views of a money bank designed like a clock. The illustration features a cylindrical object resembling an antique wall clock or bank. On the left, the front of the object is visible, with clock-like features including Roman numerals, clock hands, and the words "A Money Saver." On the right, the back of the object shows a coin slot and a flat surface with fasteners. The drawing is detailed and shaded realistically, depicting a metallic surface. A manual signature is present in the bottom right corner of the drawing.

Index of American Design1943.8.8623

"A Money Saver" Coin Bank

Clementine Fossek

1935/1942 · watercolor, gouache, pen and ink, and graphite on paper

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This is a photograph of a group gathered on a pile of hay. The image shows a large group of individuals standing or sitting on a grassy bank in a rural landscape. The people are positioned in casual, relaxed poses. Sparse trees can be seen in the background. The photograph is in sepia tone.

Photograph2023.39.203

"A Rice Raft, South Carolina"

Strohmeyer & Wyman, Underwood & Underwood

1895 · stereoscopic albumen silver prints

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The image features two oval portraits side by side. The portrait on the left shows an old man wearing a hooded garment with only his face visible. He has wrinkles and a somber expression, looking forward. The man on the right has curly, short hair and wears a flat cap. He has age lines and looks slightly upward with a thoughtful expression. The background of each portrait is lined, and the image is rendered in a monochromatic, etching-like style.

Print1975.112.24

"Aecht Sonder-Ziel" and "Heertje Al-te-mooy"

Johannes and Lucas van Doetechum after Pieter Bruegel the Elder

c. 1564/1565 · etching

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The image consists of two men in bust length, set within oval frames side by side. The man on the left is depicted in a three-quarter view facing slightly to the right, with a grin and facial lines, wearing a snug cap and a garment. The man on the right is also in a three-quarter view but facing slightly left, with a somber expression, facial details, a short curly beard, and hair visible under his cap, wearing a collared garment similar to a cloak. Both figures are framed within separate decorated oval borders on a textured background.

Print1975.112.23

"Ael Pieter-mans" and "Bedorve Sloof om't Geldt"

Johannes and Lucas van Doetechum after Pieter Bruegel the Elder

c. 1564/1565 · etching

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Print1975.112.17

"Aerdighe Kniertje" and "Onbekommerde Klaes"

Johannes and Lucas van Doetechum after Pieter Bruegel the Elder

c. 1564/1565 · etching

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Index of American Design1943.8.7735

"Age of Chivalry" Circus Wagon

Howard Weld

c. 1938 · watercolor and graphite on paper

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This is a black-and-white drawing of two elderly figures engaged in conversation. One figure is seated on a cloud, wearing a dark suit and hat and using a cane. The other figure is standing, wearing flowing drapery. The drawing features detailed linework, depicting the characters and their surroundings. The inscription below the figures reads, "Ah! Mr. Hardy, Mr. Hardy, if you only knew all the circumstances---".

Print1943.3.3711

"Ah Mr. Hardy, Mr. Hardy, if you only knew all the circumstances..."

Will Dyson

Date not recorded · drypoint

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This is a drawing depicting an allegorical scene featuring various symbolic figures. The composition includes a central seated figure with a crown, holding a heart-themed object. Flanking this figure are two other figures, one standing on the right holding chains and a banner, and one on the left presenting a framed image. The artwork includes scrolls and tablets inscribed with Latin texts. The use of brown ink and fine lines is typical of the Renaissance period.

Drawing2006.11.40

"Always Have the Bedclothes Folded up" [fol. 41 recto]

French early 16th Century

c. 1512/1515 · pen and brown ink with watercolor on laid paper

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This is a photograph of an arithmetic classroom setting with students working at a blackboard. The image captures the interior of a classroom where rows of wooden desks are occupied, facing a large blackboard covered in arithmetic problems written in chalk. Several students are standing at the blackboard, seemingly solving these mathematical equations. On the walls above the blackboard, there is framed artwork or photographs. The photograph provides depth and dimension to the classroom scene, making the arrangement of desks and students more vivid. Details such as books and papers are visible on the desks.

Photograph2023.39.125

"An Arithmetic Class, Tuskegee, Alabama"

Keystone View Company

c. 1900 · stereoscopic gelatin silver print

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Print1943.3.3710

"And grant, oh Lord, a little temptation be yet it is too late-"

Will Dyson

Date not recorded · drypoint

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The image shows a sketch featuring three figures in full-body view. The central figure is standing with one arm raised high and the other resting by his side. He has curly hair and a beard, with minimal facial details, wearing a draped garment. To his left stands another figure, also standing, with long hair and a large beard, more pronounced facial features, and a long robe. On the right side is another standing figure with shorter hair and draped fabric, revealing most of the legs and arms. In the background, there are lightly sketched heads and shoulders of additional figures. The composition is against a plain backdrop, focusing on the figures without environmental details.

Drawing1943.3.1722.a

"And Saul Said unto David, Go, and the Lord be with Thee" [recto]

William Blake

c. 1780/1785 · pen and ink over graphite on laid paper

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The image shows a group of seven people in a workplace. Five women and two men are visible, all from at least the waist up. One man is seated in the foreground, while the rest are standing. The seated man has short hair and a moustache, and is dressed in a dark suit and tie. To his left, a woman sits on the edge of a table, wearing a long dress with a high collar and an apron. The standing women wear long dresses and aprons, with their hair tied back. One woman wears a floral patterned blouse with a belt. Accessories include brooches and an object held by one man. The background features shelves with folded fabrics and bundled items, as well as a metal stove on the right side. The floor is wooden, and the setting suggests a well-organized environment.

Photograph2023.146.66

"Anna in Union College Laundry”

Edel

c. 1900 · collodion print (cabinet card)

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The image shows a woman standing at a counter in an interior setting that appears to be a post office. She is positioned side-on, leaning with one hand on the counter and the other hand resting on top. Her facial features are delicately drawn with a prominent nose, and her hair is styled smoothly and tied back. She is wearing a long, dark, voluminous dress adorned with lace detailing at the wrists and collar. Beside her, another woman is seen from behind, reaching up to the wall; her hair is styled back similarly. A third woman is seated at a table in the background, engaged in writing, her hair in a similar style. A man wearing a uniform and hat stands behind the counter, interacting with the woman at the counter, and a well-dressed man in a top hat stands beside him. The setting includes a high-ceilinged room with a decorative curtain draped overhead and illustrations or notices pinned to the walls. The floor is wooden, and the space feels active, with several occupants engaged in various tasks.

Print1986.31.83

"Any Thing for Me, If You Please?" - Post Office of the Brooklyn Fair in Aid of the Sanitary Commission

after Winslow Homer

published 1864 · wood engraving on newsprint

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The image features an abstract humanoid figure with smooth, exaggeratedly rounded lines wearing a long white robe. The robe has plush-looking contours and a visible seam. The figure has a face with distinct pinkish hues and dark, glossy eyes. One arm is raised, while the other rests downward, suggesting a marionette or puppet. The bare, vivid pink feet contrast with the pale clothing, giving an abstract theatrical or figurative appearance.

Index of American Design1943.8.15701

"Baby" Hand Puppet

Elmer Weise

c. 1936 · watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

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The image is an engraving depicting two individuals, each shown from the shoulders up within separate oval frames. The person on the left is wearing a headscarf that drapes over their head and rests on their shoulders. Their facial features are pronounced, with a furrowed brow and deep-set eyes. The person on the right has high cheekbones, a prominent nose, and thin lips, and is wearing a soft beret-like hat. The background within the ovals is lined, providing contrast to the detailed features of the subjects, while the remainder of the background is plain and unadorned.

Print1975.112.11

"Baef Schol-becx" and "Spruyt Vroegh-bedorven"

Johannes and Lucas van Doetechum after Pieter Bruegel the Elder

c. 1564/1565 · etching

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The image shows a puppet wearing a dark navy blue jacket, white trousers, and a small hat with a colorful band. The color palette includes dark blues, whites, flesh tones, and a bit of red and green on the hat. The puppet is positioned facing towards the viewer, with its right hand slightly raised and the left hand on its abdomen. The background is plain and off-white.

Index of American Design1943.8.15718

"Barnacle Bill" Puppet

Chris Makrenos

c. 1938 · watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

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The image shows three individuals seated indoors. The man in the center is holding a hat, the woman on the left has a fan, and the woman on the right has a bouquet of flowers or decorative items on the table next to her. The setting includes ornate chairs and a detailed interior background.

Drawing2009.70.110

"Barrington bore it all with exemplary patience"

George Du Maurier

1878/1879 · pen and brown ink with graphite on heavy wove paper

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