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This is an ornate helmet made of dark metal with gold-colored details. It features intricate designs and patterns throughout, including symmetrical swirling and floral designs, as well as designs on the faceguard that look similar to an animal’s face, including a snarling mouth and eye holes. The lighting emphasizes the embossed and engraved elements of the helmet.

Decorative Art1942.9.356

"The Morosini Helmet" (visored burgonet)

Probably Milanese 16th Century

probably 1550/1560 · repoussé and embossed iron or steel, with gilding and silvering

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The sculpture depicts a bust of a woman with a slightly forward posture. She has short, curly hair and wears an outfit with a blouse with puffed sleeves and a dress featuring intricate patterns. Her hand is raised to her chest, while the other hand holds what seems to be a bag or a similar object by her side. The sculpture is made from a beige, sandstone-like material. The sculpture is presented at a slightly downward angle.

Index of American Design1943.8.9971

"The Rhine" Figurehead

Rosamond P. Gray

1935/1942 · watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper

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Index of American Design1943.8.9972

"The Rhine" Figurehead

Rosamond P. Gray

1935/1942 · watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper

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The image shows three wooden rocking chairs of different sizes lined up in a row. The chairs have a dark brown finish with light-colored woven seats. The chairs are positioned with their backs facing upwards and the rockers resting on the ground.

Index of American Design1943.8.4460

"The Three Bear's Chairs"

Florence Truelson

c. 1937 · watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

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The image shows an elderly woman and man standing side by side. The woman is on the left, looking down, holding an umbrella. The man is on the right, hands behind his back. The woman has aged features, short curled hair, and wears a dress. The man has a moustache and beard, wearing a striped suit and hat. A small dog is between them, and the background consists of lush foliage.

Drawing2009.70.109

"The Woman That Was"

George Du Maurier

Date not recorded · pen and brown ink with brown wash over graphite on wove paper

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This is a photograph of a house with a group of people and a horse-drawn wagon in front of it. The image captures the facade of a large, two-story house with a porch and an adjacent wooden structure. In front of the house, a horse-drawn cart is parked with various items in it. Surrounding the wagon, a group of individuals are congregated. Two large, leafless trees frame the scene. This is a stereoscopic image.

Photograph2023.146.122

"The Yankee Peddler at the Parsonage"

Kilburn Brothers

1889 · stereoscopic albumen silver prints

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The image shows two individuals sitting together on a bench or chair with a decorative finial. Both individuals are shown sitting from the waist up. They have curly hair neatly styled, wearing long-sleeved dresses with intricate detailing. The person on the left leans forward and holds an object, while the other holds a large book or sketchbook open on a stand. The scene is monochromatic and depicted in pencil, with a blank background focusing on the figures and their interaction with the drawing.

Drawing1979.20.126

"Tis but Fancy's Sketch"

Robert Walter Weir

1850s · graphite on wove paper

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Painting1942.9.45

"Titian's Schoolmaster"

Giovanni Battista Moroni

c. 1575 · oil on canvas

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The image is an etching depicting a maritime scene from a slightly elevated point of view. The horizon is low in the composition, emphasizing the expansive sky with its clouds. Several boats with sails are docked alongside a wooden pier protruding into the water. The sails are depicted with fine, detailed etching strokes, giving a sense of texture and movement. In the distance, other smaller ships and a faint outline of structures mark the horizon line. The color palette is monochromatic, with variations of black and white. The water, the sky, and the boats blend into a coherent scene capturing a maritime environment.

Print2016.89.8

"Tocht Schuiten"or Spaarndam Fishing Boats

Reinier Nooms, called Zeeman

c. 1652 /1654 · etching with drypoint on laid paper

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The image shows two individuals in oval frames, each with distinct facial features and clothing. The person on the left has a long face, a prominent nose, deep-set eyes, and is wearing a hood-like head covering and a high-necked garment. The person on the right has a similar long face, a pronounced nose, deep eye lines, short wavy hair visible under a cap, and a garment covering the shoulders and neck. The background has a simple lined pattern, contrasting with the detailed engravings of the individuals. There are no visible jewelry or objects, and the style resembles a classical engraving.

Print1975.112.21

"Trijn Bulle-bacx" and "Voorsichtighe Oenne"

Johannes and Lucas van Doetechum after Pieter Bruegel the Elder

c. 1564/1565 · etching

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The image features a line drawing of a bowl-shaped object with vertical divisions, on a plain beige background. The drawing is centered and occupies the upper central area of the image, maintaining a minimal color palette of black lines on a beige background.

Index of American Design1943.8.6024

"Turk's Head" Mold

Isadore Goldberg

c. 1940 · pen and ink on paperboard

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The image shows a fluted mold or bundt pan in the center. The color palette consists of warm brown and golden hues. The mold is in focus, displaying its detailed texture and shape against a light background.

Index of American Design1943.8.6029

"Turk's Head" Mold

Isadore Goldberg

c. 1940 · watercolor, colored pencil. and graphite on paperboard

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The image shows two figures: a small child holding a sword and an adult dressed in medieval-style clothing. The child has round facial features and tight curls, while the adult wears a pointed hat with a long feather. The adult is slightly bent forward toward the child, who is looking up at them. The adult's attire includes textured fabric and what appears to be tassels. The background is plain with minimal details, suggesting a rocky ground.

Drawing2006.11.50

"Turn aside the Sharp Sword" [fol. 44 recto]

French early 16th Century

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

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This is a drawing of individuals observing or worshiping a celestial phenomenon. It depicts a group of figures, some kneeling, others standing, looking up towards the top right of the composition where wavy tendrils seem to emanate from a point outside the frame. The figures are clothed in ornate, historical attire suggestive of a European style. The central figure, clad in armor, draws attention as he projects his attention skywards, flanked by richly robed individuals in various poses of reverence. The scene is designed with finely detailed lines.

Drawing2006.11.46

"Turn Your Body as You Worship" [fol. 37 verso]

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 a group of soldiers standing in formation. The image shows rows of uniformed soldiers, standing at attention, aligned in a precise formation. The soldiers are wearing uniforms that include brimmed hats and boots. They are lined up neatly in rows on a dirt surface with poles and wiring visible in the background. A large sign adorns the background, and several buildings or structures can be seen in the distance. This is a stereoscopic image, comprising two almost identical, side-by-side photographs.

Photograph2023.39.221

"Uncle Sam Provides for Comfort of His Soldiers"

Keystone View Company

1915 · stereoscopic gelatin silver print

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The image depicts two individuals on a street or promenade. In the foreground to the left, a woman is shown from the back, wearing a voluminous dress with a fitted bodice adorned with horizontal stripes and a hat featuring ribbons or flowers. To the right, a man stands facing her, dressed in a formal suit, holding a walking cane and umbrella. A figure sits in the background on a bench or balustrade, against a cityscape under a cloudy sky.

Print1983.104.1

"Une de ces mines pudibones"

Paul Gavarni

probably c. 1843 · lithograph on wove paper

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The image features intricate lines and dense hatchings creating abstract shapes that overlap. The forms suggest human figures amidst a chaotic background. The arrangement of lines and shapes evokes figures in flowing garments, appearing as a crowd in motion. The artwork shows depth and texture, with contrasts between densely drawn lines and lighter areas.

Print1991.244.9

"Vater, es wird nicht gut ablaufen, bleiben wir von dem soldatenhaufen" ("Father, This Won't Turn Out Well, We should stay away from the gang of soldiers")

Lovis Corinth

1923 · etching in black on laid paper

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Print1975.112.10

"Verdorde Nel" and "Jan Afterlam"

Johannes and Lucas van Doetechum after Pieter Bruegel the Elder

c. 1564/1565 · etching

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The sculpture depicts a standing female figure dressed in period clothing. She wears a long-sleeved top and a long skirt that reaches her feet. She wears a hat on her head and has one hand on her chest and the other hanging by her side. The sculpture is monochrome with shades of blue and gray, made of a smooth material like porcelain or polished stone. The figure stands on a small plinth integrated into the artwork. The sculpture showcases delicate details and proportions.

Index of American Design1943.8.9968

"Victorian Lady" Figurehead

Molly Bodenstein

c. 1938 · watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

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This is a photograph of two views of the Moon. The photograph presents two side-by-side images of the Moon, showcasing its cratered surface and distinct phases. The images reveal details of the lunar surface, like craters and shaded regions creating texture and revealing the Moon's rugged terrain. The photographs are printed on a card with a yellow border, featuring text indicating that the original negatives are by L. M. Rutherfurd and published by P. F. Weil in New York. The card itself titled "View of the Moon."

Photograph2018.21.1

"View of the Moon"

Lewis M. Rutherfurd

1860 · stereoscopic albumen silver print

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Print1975.112.33

"Voorsichtighe Krijn" and "Broentje Spaer-pots"

Johannes and Lucas van Doetechum after Pieter Bruegel the Elder

c. 1564/1565 · etching

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Print2002.57.24

"Voyons! Mme Majeste..."

Paul Gavarni

1853 · lithograph on chine collé

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Print1975.112.26

"Vrouw Verneem-al" and "Hans de Pluym-strijcker"

Johannes and Lucas van Doetechum after Pieter Bruegel the Elder

c. 1564/1565 · etching

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The image features intricate lines and shapes forming an abstract composition. Dark and light areas create outlines and shadows resembling figures around a table. The figures seem sketchy and undefined, reminiscent of people gathered closely together. Swirling lines and curves suggest movement and complexity, while handwritten text at the top adds intrigue.

Print1991.244.11

"Was der blitz! Das ist ja die gustel von blasewitz" ("What's That! It's Gustel von Blasewitz")

Lovis Corinth

1923 · etching in black on laid paper

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