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This is a vintage advertisement or magazine cover with text and abstract human figures in a sepia-toned drawing. The left side includes the words "paraîtra à partir du 1er Janvier 1894 la Revue blanche Transformée." The right side features the text "ames Solitaires de Gerhart Hauptmann." The background shows abstract shapes and two human figures engaged in activities near writings and artistic flourishes.

Print1995.76.98

Ames solitaires

Edouard Vuillard

1893 · lithograph in black on light brown wove paper

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The image shows a large translucent purple glass bowl on a light background. The bowl is positioned centrally, with shades of purple dominating the color palette. The bowl appears to be slightly above the center of the image, with the background highlighting its transparency.

Index of American Design1943.8.10968

Amethyst Glass Bowl

V.L. Vance

c. 1940 · watercolor and graphite on paper

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This detailed watercolor depicts a large, purple, goblet-like object with a hexagonal stem leading up to a rounder body decorated with square panels and circles. It is mainly purple and appears to be translucent. The purple material reflects light in some areas. At the top is a gold area that looks like a cap. The object is centered on a plain paper background with a simple thin rectangular border.

Index of American Design1943.8.12515

Amethyst Glass Oil Lamp

Marcus Moran

c. 1936 · watercolor and graphite on paper

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The image shows a man seated at a table with his arms resting on it, facing to the right. He has a curly beard and mustache, thick wavy hair, wears a dark jacket over a light-colored shirt. On the table are a pitcher and a shallow dish with a small round object. In the background, there is a shelf with decorative items, including a large urn or vase and various smaller objects. The style is an etching with intricate linework, creating texture and depth. The scene appears to be indoors with a softly detailed background.

Print2016.73.1

Ami Ed. Zamacois (Eduardo Zamacois y Zabala)

Mariano Fortuny Marsal

1869 · etching on buff wove paper

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This print contains nine rows of a repeated print showing a seated figure. The figure appears to be sitting cross-legged with their hands in their lap on top of a mound of leaves or petals and surrounded by circular, halo-like lines. The figure appears to have their head in a knot on the top of their head and long ears. Each repeated version of the figure is different, with different areas where the ink is faint or has bled, as well as areas where the beige paper is ripped or discolored. The edges of the print appear to have been torn or ripped, with other rows of figures partially visible.

Print1980.45.67

Amida Buddha

Japanese 13th Century

Date not recorded · woodcut [fragment]

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This is a drawing of a grand gothic cathedral facade. The drawing depicts the architectural details of a large cathedral, including stone carvings, arched doorways, decorative statues, a rose window, slender columns, pointed arches, and intricately decorated doorways. The facade is embellished with sculptural elements and ornate tracery. The illustration uses shading and linework to create depth and texture, capturing the essence of gothic design.

Print2020.32.3

Amiens Cathedral

Marius Alexander Jacques Bauer

1890 · etching and drypoint on beige wove paper

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Print1943.3.5568

Amiens Cathedral (Cathedrale d'Amiens - Jour d'inventaire)

Auguste Lepère

1907 · etching

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Print1943.3.2932

Amiral de Rigny

Honoré Daumier

1833 · lithograph

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Print1943.3.2958

Amiral Verhuel

Honoré Daumier

1835 · lithograph

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The image shows a beige shoulder bag with a flap and a long strap. The color palette includes shades of beige, brown, and hints of tan. The bag is centrally located in the composition, with its strap draped upwards and to the right.

Index of American Design1943.8.8179

Ammunition Bag

Ethel Dougan

1938 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard

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Painting1986.17.1

Amnon and Tamar

Giovanni Francesco Barbieri, called Guercino

1649-1650 · oil on canvas

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This drawing is a sketch of two people seen from the knees up. The person on the right is a bare-chested man with a muscular build, his head turned towards the left. His facial features are minimal, and he has short, curly hair. Cloth appears to drape and flow around his waist. The person on the left appears to be a woman who is facing the left with her head turned back towards the right, showing similarly minimal facial features. She also has curly hair and is nude, although she holds a large bundle of cloth in front of her. This cloth appears to be the same cloth that is wrapped around the man's waist. The drawing is in reddish-brown chalk on a beige background.

Drawing1989.14.1

Amnon and Tamar

Giovanni Francesco Barbieri, called Guercino

1649 · red chalk on laid paper

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The image shows a seascape with ships anchored in icy waters. The horizon is low with towering icebergs creating a boundary between the sky and water. The style appears to be an etching with fine lines outlining the ships and ice. The color palette is monochromatic with sepia tones. Patches of ice float in the water, while ships are seen in the distance across ice and water.

Print2008.115.1024

Among the Ice Floes

William Bradford

1890 · etching in black on wove paper

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Sculpture2014.136.254

Amor Caritas

Augustus Saint-Gaudens

model 1880-1898, cast by 1905 · bronze

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This is a drawing of cherubs and a reclining figure near a fountain. The image shows cherubs around a fountain engaged in different activities. A reclining figure is depicted next to a draped fabric. The background features lush foliage.

Print2014.93.1

Amor Disarmato (Cupid Disarmed)

Giovanni David

1776 · etching on laid paper

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This is a photograph of a book cover for a set of etchings by Max Klinger titled "AMOR UND PSYCHE." The cover features a decorative border with classical motifs and lists the contents of "Mappe I" which includes fifteen full-page illustrations. The content list is in German detailing various scenes from Apuleius' story of Amor and Psyche. The cover is primarily a light brown with dark brown borders, and the typography is centered within the decorative frame. The publisher is noted as "Theo. Stroefer, Kunstverlag" from Nuremberg.

Portfolio2015.113.1.1-15

Amor und Psyche [Opus Va]

Max Klinger

1880, this edition printed 1893/1907 · portfolio with 15 sheets of etchings, some with aquatint and roulette on wove paper

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This is an image of a vintage book cover. The cover is tan and features decorative typography detailing an artistic work by Max Klinger, titled "Radierungen zu Apulejus' Märchen AMOR und PSYCHE OPUS V.b". The design elements include a decorative border with intricate line work and artistic illustrations of floral motifs and abstract figures. The contents list different sections or illustrations in the book in German and a classical style. The binding has a dark strip along the side, and the cover is tied with a ribbon on the right edge, suggesting a classic portfolio or art binder. The publication details are included at the bottom, indicating it was published by Theo. Stroefer, Kuntsverlag in Nürnberg.

Portfolio2015.113.2.1-9

Amor und Psyche [Opus Vb]

Max Klinger

1880, this edition printed 1893/1907 · portfolio with 32 vignettes on 9 plates/sheets of etchings, some with aquatint, on chine collé

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The image displays two individuals positioned closely together. The person on the left is standing proudly, gazing into a mirror held in their right hand, with their head turned slightly to the side. This individual has elaborate facial features, including pronounced eyebrows and full lips, as well as curly hair adorned with a prominent headdress or crown featuring points. They are draped in a flowing garment with detailed patterns and a richly decorated hemline. The second individual, standing beside them and leaning slightly forward, has an older appearance with a more weathered face, highlighted by a bushy beard and short hair. This person is wearing long robes that cascade to the ground. The setting includes some simple floral elements at the bottom and a Latin inscription beneath the figures, providing a textual element in an otherwise plain, lightly textured background.

Print2011.139.120

Amoris virus hominem...

Robert Boissard after Jean-Jacques Boissard

1597 · engraving

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The etching shows two people seated closely together on grassy ground. Both individuals are depicted from the full upper body to partially visible lower bodies behind the grass. The person on the left leans towards the other, with their arm extended behind the seated person. Their features include a prominent nose, short styled hair, and they are looking downwards. This person wears a dark outfit. The person on the right sits slightly reclined with hands resting in their lap, looking upwards. They have long, flowing hair and wear a light-colored dress with short sleeves and visible detailing. There is a subtle outline of what appears to be a necklace around their neck. The background is filled with sketch-like cross-hatching to suggest the texture of the surrounding grass or foliage.

Print1990.95.27

Amorous Conversation (Conversation amoreuse)

Albert Besnard

1913 · etching on laid paper

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Print1974.55.7.k

Amos

Theodor Galle after Jan van der Straet

published 1613 · engraving on laid paper

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The image shows a man seated on a chair with one arm on the chair's armrest and the other on a table covered with a red cloth. He has fair skin, sideburns, and a smile, and wears a red cap, a patterned robe with a paisley design, dark trousers, white socks, and black slippers with floral embroidery. The background includes red drapery, a column, and a hint of a pale sky.

Painting1944.1.1

Amos Lawrence

Chester Harding

c. 1845 · oil on canvas

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The image shows a person seated on a stone step or platform. They are leaning back, playing a lute. The person has detailed facial features and curly hair. They wear a long robe. Stone columns and foliage surround them, with buildings in the distance. The image is framed with a decorative border.

Print1988.49.3

Amphion

Jean Lepautre

published 1676 · etching and engraving on laid paper

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This is a drawing of a scene involving a bull and multiple human figures. The artwork depicts several figures engaged in various activities around a bull. The central figure is grasping the bull's head, while another is pulling on a rope wrapped around the bull's neck. A small dog stands on its hind legs, interacting with one of the figures, while an additional figure is seated to the side. Various elements around the figures suggest a classical theme, reinforced by draped garments and the bull itself. The detailed line work and shading bring a sense of depth and dimension to the figures and animals, contributing to the intense and active composition.

Print2022.63.1

Amphion and Zethus Tying Dirce to a Wild Bull

Diana Scultori, after the Antique

1581 · engraving on laid paper

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The image shows an ancient ruin from a slightly elevated point of view. The horizon is high in the image and merges with an uneven stone wall stretching across the scene. The photo is monochromatic with a sepia tone, dominated by rich browns and soft beiges, highlighting stone textures and sparse grass. Large stones and rubble are scattered around, with two individuals dressed in period attire interacting amongst the ruins. In the distance, rocky and overgrown terrain climbs towards dilapidated structures blending with the sky. The scene hints at historical intrigue and the passage of time.

Photograph2018.7.19

Amphitheatre at Taormina

George Wilson Bridges

1846 · salted paper print

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