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Portfolio2002.120.13-30

American Pictorial Photography, Series I

Various Artists

1899 · portfolio of 18 photogravures housed in green cloth-covered case with printed list of plates

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Print1945.8.248

American Pied-Bill Dobchick

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

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

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This painting features two birds standing on a rocky terrain with a distant mountainous background. One bird is resting with its head lowered, showing intricate patterns of white, brown, and black on its feathers. The other bird stands upright, displaying a primarily white body with gray details and red markings around its eye. The background showcases gradients of blue, suggesting a calm sky with overlapping silhouettes of mountains.

Print1945.8.418

American Ptarmigan and White-tailed Grous

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

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

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The image shows a countryside landscape from a slightly elevated point of view. The horizon is positioned about a third up from the bottom of the image, with a distant cluster of buildings and hills against the sky. The brushstrokes are detailed, capturing clouds and terrain. Closest to us are two figures seated beside a rustic fence, engaged in conversation, and another figure rests on the slope to the right. Beyond them, rolling hills stretch into the distance, with groups of sheep. The sky features radiating lines suggesting sunlight breaking through clouds, adding contrast. The color palette is monochromatic with warm sepia tones.

Print1943.3.5579

American Quarries, near Paris (Carrieres d'Amerique, pres Paris)

Auguste Lepère

1898 · etching

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Print1945.8.40

American Redstart

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

1828 · hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper

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Print1945.8.131

American Robin

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

1832 · hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper

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The image shows a rocky slope leading down to a valley between mountains. The horizon is high in the scene, with mist-covered peaks in the distance. The sun is visible, casting a soft glow over the mountain tops. The painting features fluid brushstrokes, creating a dramatic atmosphere. The color palette is monochrome, with blacks, grays, and whites providing contrast. Two figures are on the rocky terrain, one standing with a staff and the other seated, both looking towards a waterfall in the distance. Rocks, sparse vegetation, cliffs, and a lone tree can be seen in the scene.

Drawing2018.167.2

American Scene

Thomas Leeson Rowbotham

c. 1832/1835 · gray wash with scratching out on wove paper

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Print1945.8.408

American Scoter Duck

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

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

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The image depicts a side view of a man walking. He is mid-stride, with his left leg forward and right arm extended, holding a hat. The man has a bald head, prominent nose, and rounded jawline. He wears a checked suit, shirt, tie, and holds a bowler hat. The background has a stippled pattern suggesting an urban setting.

Portfolio1947.7.174

American Singer (Chanteur americain)

Henri-Gabriel Ibels

1893 · lithograph

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The image shows a man depicted from head to knee, leaning forward with one leg slightly forward. He has a bushy beard, moustache, curly hair under a round-brimmed hat, and wears a suit with a checkered pattern. He holds a walking stick in his left hand, positioned near his chest. The background is minimalistic with a shadowy figure holding a small object to the left of the man, set against a plain, light-colored backdrop.

Portfolio1947.7.162

American Singer (Chanteur américain)

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

1893 · lithograph in black on velin paper

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This is a drawing of an abstract figure dressed in a patterned outfit. The figure is depicted with a checkered jacket and trousers, and a bent posture. The drawing uses bold, black lines against a cream background to outline the figure's form and clothing. An element in the image appears to emanate from the head area. The overall style suggests a loose, quick sketch, capturing the essence of the subject with minimal detail but with a strong emphasis on the pattern and posture. It's a dynamic composition aiming to convey mood or character through clothing and gesture.

Print1964.8.1896

American Singer (Chanteur américain)

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

1893 · lithograph in black on velin paper

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The image depicts three snipe birds in a natural setting. The birds are shown in detail interacting with each other. One bird is slightly larger than the others and is standing among reeds. The background shows a calm body of water reflecting the sky, with trees and a house in the distance. The color palette is Earthy with browns and greens for the birds and vegetation, while the water and sky are in muted blues and grays.

Print1945.8.243

American Snipe

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

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

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This is a photograph of soldiers standing in formation. The image shows a long line of soldiers in uniform, each holding a rifle with both hands and wearing hats. They stand on a barren field, with the line extending into the distance. The uniforms are consistent, featuring dark jackets, light gloves, and belts. The perspective emphasizes the alignment and discipline of the formation, and the landscape in the background shows sparse trees and open land.

Photograph2023.39.107

American Soldiers, Cuba

John F. Jarvis, Underwood & Underwood

1899 · stereoscopic albumen silver prints

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Print1945.8.142

American Sparrow Hawk

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

1832 · hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper

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This is a painting of two birds in flight above their nests. The painting shows two swifts mid-flight, positioned against a neutral background that highlights their detailed plumage. The swift at the top of the image has its wings spread wide, showcasing the variations in hues across its feathers. Below and slightly to the right, another swift flies in a similar manner, its wings slightly angled downwards. Near the bottom of the painting, two nests are depicted. On the left, a nest crafted from twigs and situated within a framework of leaves has an organic, rounded form. To the right, another nest appears to cling to a vertical surface, its structure suspended and creating a sense of hanging precariousness.

Print1945.8.158

American Swift

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

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

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The image shows an industrial site with towering waterfalls cascading down rocky cliffs. The vantage point is elevated, offering a view of the cascading water and industrial buildings on and around the cliffs. The upper line of the cliffs separates the sky and land. The water creates a central vertical element. The style is sketch-like with dynamic, expressive lines, suggesting rapid pencil or charcoal strokes for textural variations. The color palette is limited to black, white, and gray. Foliage near the riverbank is outlined energetically, with buildings and chimneys in the distance emitting smoke.

Print1943.3.6856

American Tivoli

Joseph Pennell

1910 · lithograph

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The image shows two birds perched on rocks next to a small waterfall. The perspective is eye level with the birds, offering a detailed view of their plumage. The horizon is high, emphasizing distant hills and depth. Brushstrokes outline the birds' plumage with fine detail. The color palette includes earthy browns for the birds and rocks, and cool tones for the waterfall and hills. The background landscape fades to soft blues and grays.

Print1945.8.370

American Water Ouzel

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

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

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This is a detailed print of a white pelican standing at the edge of dark water, facing the left. The bird's wings are tucked in, and its large pouch rests on its long, thin neck. The pelican has mostly white feathers with some touches of pale yellow and some black feathers on the edges of its wings. There is a tuft of pale-yellow feathers behind its head, and its beak is yellow, with thin, dark veins crisscrossing its pouch. The pelican's feet are light yellow, and it stands on brown ground. In the background is a dark body of water with some dark trees in the distance, and the sky above is dark and cloudy.

Print1945.8.311

American White Pelican

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

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

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This is a painting of two American wigeons standing on rocks near a body of water. The painting features two ducks, one painted with browns and grays, and the other with a mix of brown, white, and green. They are perched on rocks in a serene aquatic setting.

Print1945.8.345

American Widgeon

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

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

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This print depicts a winter scene from a slightly elevated perspective. The view captures a group of people engaging in various activities on a frozen river surrounded by snow-covered hills and trees, some bare and some with green needles. In the distance, a wooden bridge spans the frozen water, and distant houses, trees, and birds are seen against gentle snowy hills under soft sunlight. At the bottom of the painting, some people sled down a hill onto the frozen water while others skate on the ice. The people wear warm buttoned coats in shades of yellow, green, brown, and blue. Some wear brown hats and red scarves. In the bottom right corner, large chunks have been taken out of the ice, and thin cracks form. The painting has a color palette of blues and whites, contrasting with warm tones from the clothing of the people. The cloudy sky above is mostly gray with some patches of pale blue peeking through. At the bottom a line of text reads "AMERICAN WINTER SCENES."

Print1985.64.158

American Winter Scenes: Morning

Frances Flora Bond Palmer

1854 · lithograph with hand coloring on wove paper

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Print1945.8.268

American Woodcock

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

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

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Print1950.14.1197

Amerigo Vespucci

Crispijn de Passe I

1598 · engraving

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This is a drawing of three figures in a minimalist style. The drawing features three intertwined figures sketched with light, delicate lines on a plain background. The figures appear in a fluid, natural pose, with the lines of their bodies suggesting movement and grace. The sketch is sparse and leaves a lot of negative space, emphasizing the contours and gentle forms of the figures.

Print1943.3.7409

Ames du Purgatoire

Auguste Rodin

1893 · drypoint

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This is an image of a promotional advertisement for a publication. The artwork is rendered in sepia tones with swirling lines forming partial outlines of figures or objects. Text announces the publication "La Revue Blanche" starting on January 1, 1894, alongside a list of names. The design gives a vintage and historic ambiance reminiscent of the late 19th century.

Print1953.6.288

Ames solitaires

Edouard Vuillard

1893 · lithograph

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