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The image shows a large barrel-shaped object with decorative floral patterns and a banner displaying text. The color palette is primarily composed of shades of gray, with the text and designs appearing in a slightly darker gray than the background. The barrel is centrally positioned on the canvas, with its upper rim aligning at the middle of the image vertically and occupying the central part of the page horizontally.

Index of American Design1943.8.10807

American "Bohemian" Glass Mug

Frank M. Keane

1935/1942 · graphite and colored pencil on paper

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The image depicts a large red glass mug with a handle on the right side. It features an etched or printed decorative design with text. The color palette is predominantly shades of red with subtle highlights indicating light reflections on the glass surface. The mug is centrally placed in the image against a light beige or off-white background.

Index of American Design1943.8.10870

American "Bohemian" Glass Mug

Frank M. Keane

c. 1939 · watercolor, graphite, colored pencil, and graphiteon paper

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Print1945.8.318

American Avocet

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

1836 · hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper

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Print1945.8.337

American Bittern

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

1836 · hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper

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The image shows a wooden chair with an intricately designed backrest and upholstered seat. The wood is brown with hints of red, and the seat is beige with blue, pink, and green patterns. The chair is positioned against a light background, with its front legs angled towards the viewer and the backrest showing detailed carving.

Index of American Design1943.8.4273

American Chair

Florence Neal

1935/1942 · watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, pen and ink and some heightening on paper

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The image shows a wooden chair with a colorful upholstered seat and backrest featuring a floral pattern. The chair's upholstery includes shades of blue, red, yellow, and green, contrasting with the dark brown wooden frame. The chair's ornate wooden legs and stretchers are visible, positioned centrally in the image. The neutral background highlights the chair's design.

Index of American Design1943.8.4096

American Chair with Turkey Work

Victor F. Muollo

1936 · watercolor, colored pencil, and gouache on paper

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Print1945.8.239

American Coot

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

1835 · hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper

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Several birds are perched on and hanging from leafy branches. The color palette features mixes of greens, browns, reds, and greys, with vibrant green foliage. In the upper part of the image, two birds sit closely near the branches. Below them, other birds with varying patterns of grey, brown, and white plumage are positioned at different angles, some hanging upside down, around the middle of the composition. On the lower right, a bird with reddish tones stands out against lighter leaves.

Print1945.8.197

American Crossbill

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

1834 · hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper

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Print1945.8.156

American Crow

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

1833 · hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper

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The image shows a brown wooden bureau with a slanted top and four drawers, each with metal handles. The color palette is earthy with brown tones and hints of metallic silver or grey on the handles. Below the bureau is a black and white drawing of its interior compartments, displaying sections with mini drawers and intricate details. The objects are centered with the bureau in the upper part and the interior drawing below it.

Index of American Design1943.8.7884

American Desk

Aaron Dermansky

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

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This is a drawing of a desk. The image features technical drawings showing front and side views of a desk with ornately carved legs and decorative drawer handles. Dimensions are noted, with measurements marked with lines. The document has a stained or aged appearance, with some areas showing discoloration. Handwritten annotations in various colors include names and dates, indicating revisions or storage details. The words "Desk American 1971 Marion Darmontsky" are visible on the right. The drawing appears to serve as an architectural or design document for constructing the desk.

Index of American Design1943.8.7885

American Desk

Aaron Dermansky

c. 1953 · graphite on paper

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The image depicts three individuals dressed in traditional attire. On the left, a person stands with a hand on the hip, wearing a black top, long patterned skirt, and a white headscarf. In the center, another individual has a hand on their hip, wearing a red shirt, blue skirt, and a blue headscarf. They hold a staff and a bag. The third person on the right stands with a stick, wearing a gray shirt, black pants, a red vest, a black hat, and a decorative item at the neck. They carry a blue striped fabric. The background is plain.

Index of American Design1943.8.15576

American Dolls

Jane Iverson

c. 1936 · watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

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This photograph shows a white-and-blue waterfall on the right cascading over a rocky edge into a misty river below on the left. There are large brown rocks in the bottom left corner, the white spray from the waterfall partially obscuring them. Beside the waterfall, on the far right, is a viewing platform with a fence and greenery. A bridge stretches across the scene in the distance on the left, connecting the land on either side of the pale blue river. Greenery extends into the distance beyond the bridge. The sky has fluffy white and gray clouds against a pale blue background.

Photograph2018.177.194

American Falls from Goat Island

William Henry Jackson, Detroit Photographic Company

published c. 1912 · photo-chromolithograph

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The image depicts a frozen waterfall seen from a slightly elevated viewpoint. The wooden-framed scene showcases cascading icicles and frozen formations in the foreground, with a row of barren trees and some buildings visible against a pale sky in the background. The color palette is muted and monochromatic, primarily white, gray, and black, capturing the cold winter landscape. The differing textures of the smooth water's surface and rough icicles are notable.

Photograph2017.69.1

American Falls from Luna Island

Platt D. Babbitt

1870s · glass transparency

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Print1945.8.431

American Flamingo

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

1838 · hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper

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The image shows a green, oval-shaped bottle with a floral pattern on its front surface. The color palette consists of shades of green and gray. The bottle is placed against an off-white background. The floral design is raised for texture.

Index of American Design1943.8.16515

American Glass Flask

William Kieckhofel

c. 1937 · watercolor and graphite on paper

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Print1945.8.228

American Green-Winged Teal

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

1834 · hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paperr

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Print1949.5.70

American Landscape

Edward Hopper

1920 · etching in black on wove paper

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Print1979.64.1

American Landscape

Edward Hopper

1920 · etching in black

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The painting features a valley with purple and brown mountains in the distance, surrounding a reflective body of water with a small rowboat floating on it. Closer to us, there are gray rocks, brown tree trunks and branches, and lush green vegetation at the edge of the water. The sky above is painted in warm shades of yellow, peach, and orange, which transition to pale greenish-blue at the top. The water below reflects these colors, as well as those of the distant mountain and surrounding trees.

Painting2025.25.1

American Landscape

Elizabeth Gilbert Jerome

1872 · oil on canvas

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Print1945.8.357

American Magpie

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

1837 · hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper

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The image shows a landscape with water, mountains, two sailboats, and a house on a hillside. The brushstrokes are soft and blended, creating a tranquil scene. The color palette is monochrome, with various shades of grey emphasizing light and shadow. In the distance, there are rugged mountains, one with a light dusting on top. Reflections of the sails are visible in the water, and the sky has soft, layered clouds.

Drawing1979.20.88

American Observing Station, Kerquelen Islands

John Moran

1874/1875 · pen and black ink with gray and black wash on wove paper

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Painting1965.16.208

American Pasturage - Prairies of the Platte

George Catlin

1861/1869 · oil on card mounted on paperboard

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The image displays three detailed drawings of spoons in grayscale tones. The spoons are arranged vertically side by side. The drawings feature different spoon designs, with varying handle shapes and patterns. Below the spoons, there are small sketches or diagrams focusing on design elements of the spoons.

Index of American Design1943.8.13179

American Pewter Kerfoot

Henry Meyers

c. 1936 · graphite on paper

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