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The sculpture depicts a group of six male figures in classical attire standing in various poses. The figures are on a circular bronze disc with a worn patina. The figures are in high relief and three hold staffs with distinct top ornaments. The sculpture has small holes around the edge, likely for mounting.

Sculpture1957.14.198

An Allocution

Pseudo Melioli

late 15th - early 16th century · bronze//Light brown patina

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The image shows an expansive landscape drawing with distant mountains forming a soft horizon line towards the upper part of the image. The horizon sits relatively low, creating an impression of openness with wide-reaching skies above. Thin, delicate lines depict natural features such as undulating hills and sparse vegetation. The color palette is monochromatic, consisting of grey tones. In the foreground, there are two wind-blown trees and a figure seated beneath them, looking out at the scenery. Beyond them, in the distance, there are trees and elongated forms suggesting distant hills or fields leading up to the base of the mountains.

Drawing1995.52.194

An Alpine Landscape with a Couple Seated by Trees Overlooking a Valley

Benjamin West

1760/1763 · pen and gray ink on light gray laid paper

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This image shows an aerial view of a mountainous landscape. The horizon is high, dividing the sky from the mountains below. The mountains have rocky peaks with some snow, and there is a green valley with small buildings. The cliffs and valleys lead towards a mountain range in the distance. The painting has detailed brushstrokes showing the rocks and foliage. The colors are mostly earthy tones with blue sky and white snow.

Drawing2002.48.1

An Alpine Valley

Rodolphe Leon Berthoud

1878 · watercolor on old mount

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Drawing2003.144.1

An Alpine Valley with Trees and Boulders

Gustave Doré

1876 · watercolor, gouache and black chalk, with pen and black ink, over traces of graphite on wove paper

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The image depicts a landscape with mountains in the background, trees, buildings, and a bridge in the middle ground, and a gently sloping terrain in the foreground. The drawing is done in pencil with shading and white highlights to show texture and depth. The color scheme consists of soft gray tones and the tan color of the paper.

Drawing2001.17.1

An Alpine Village in Summertime

Jean Antoine Linck

Date not recorded · black chalk and graphite heightened with white chalk on tan paper

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The sculpture depicts a human figure standing in a frontal pose with legs slightly apart, holding a bow in the left hand and a quiver of arrows in the right. The figure is nude and has distinct feminine features, such as breasts and flowing hair. The sculpture is crafted in a relief style within an oval frame with a braided or rope-like pattern along its edge. The material appears to be a type of metal with a worn, aged patina, displaying a base color of dark bronze or brownish-gold with areas where the metal’s natural color or polishing highlights shine through. The figure is rendered in a rough and textured manner, giving it an ancient and rustic appearance.

Sculpture1957.14.421

An Amazon

North Italian 16th Century

c. 1500 · bronze//Greyish patina

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Painting1965.16.272

An Amazon Forest - Looking Ashore

George Catlin

1854/1869 · oil on card mounted on paperboard

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The image shows an elevated view of two boats on the sea. The horizon is in the center of the image, with more boats in the distance. The brushstrokes are precise and detailed, creating outlines and shadows. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of grey. One boat has barrels on deck, with figures engaged in activity. Another boat with a tall mast is shown on the right. The sky has swirling clouds.

Print2016.89.27

An Amsterdam Lighter and a Wieringer Lighter

Reinier Nooms, called Zeeman

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

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This is a photograph of a Gothic-style doorway set in a stone church or cathedral wall. The image captures an ornate arched entrance with intricate carvings and architectural details. Above the doorway are decorative statues positioned in carved niches. The surrounding stone is old and weathered. To the left, foliage partially obscures some of the wall. Shadows play across the stone surface, indicating the photograph was taken during daytime. The overall tone of the photograph is sepia.

Photograph1997.28.1

An Ancient Door in Magdalen College, Oxford

William Henry Fox Talbot

April 1843 · salted paper print

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This is a photograph of an ornate architectural doorway. The image shows a high-contrast, sepia-toned picture of a Gothic-style church entrance, characterized by a pointed arch and detailed stone carvings. Above the doorway, there is decorative stonework with small statues set within niches. The door is wooden, set within a heavy stone frame. The stone facade is partially covered in climbing plants, and the building's texture is enhanced by the lighting, which casts deep shadows accentuating the architectural details.

Photograph2015.33.1

An Ancient Door, Magdalen College, Oxford

William Henry Fox Talbot

1843 · salted paper print

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This is a drawing of an ornate architectural structure. The image shows a complex and grandiose building featuring multiple arches, columns, and detailed ornamentation. The structure is depicted from an angle, revealing its facade adorned with sculptures and statues. The composition shows tiered steps and detailed perspectives emphasizing the scale and intricacy of the design. The use of lines and shading creates depth in this elaborate architectural depiction.

Drawing1998.69.1

An Ancient Forum with Porticos

Giovanni Battista Piranesi

1742/1743 · pen and brown ink with gray wash over black chalk on laid paper

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Drawing1999.126.1

An Ancient Pine Forest with a Mountain Stream

Alexandre Calame

1847 · watercolor and gouache over charcoal on wove paper

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The image depicts a muscular male figure from the back, standing in a dynamic pose with a shield raised above his head and holding a sword. The man has wavy hair under a helmet and is surrounded by other figures, including fallen bodies and mounted soldiers in motion, indicating a battle scene. The figure appears naked or minimally clothed, with detailed musculature. The background is filled with sketch lines emphasizing movement and tension.

Drawing2015.196.3

An Ancient Roman Warrior in Battle

Hippolyte Lalaisse

c. 1830 · pen and brown ink on wove paper

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This is a drawing of a ceremonial scene in a grand architectural setting. The drawing depicts an interior with large, ornate columns reminiscent of classical Roman or Greek architecture. The ceiling has intricate designs and a circular arrangement of decorative panels. In the foreground and mid-ground, there is a gathering around an altar or pedestal, upon which a flame burns. Several figures, robed in flowing garments, are gathered around this central point, possibly in the midst of a ritual involving offerings. The figures are holding various objects, including what looks to be a dish. The space feels grand and solemn, with an emphasis on tradition and ritual. The shading and linework suggest careful attention to detail and capture the grandeur of both the figures and the architecture surrounding them.

Drawing1992.61.1

An Ancient Sacrifice

Clément-Pierre Marillier

c. 1800 · pen and black ink with gray wash, heightened with white, on laid paper

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The image shows a sprawling, twisted tree trunk dominating the scene. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, and the horizon is low. The tree trunk lies horizontally across the image with intricate linework. The style is detailed and precise, using an etching technique with hatchings and cross-hatchings. The image is monochromatic with black and white tones emphasizing shadows and highlights. In the distance, faint outlines of trees and a partially obscured structure can be seen.

Drawing2003.96.1

An Ancient Tree Fallen Beside a Stream

Jean-Antoine Constantin

c. 1814 · pen and black and gray ink over black chalk on laid paper

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The image shows a landscape with an old tree in the center, another tree in the distance, and a soft horizon line. The tree is detailed with pencil strokes for the bark and foliage, in grayscale tones. The background is blurry, highlighting the main tree in the foreground.

Drawing2003.21.2

An Ancient Tree with Figures in a Landscape

Friedrich Salathé

c. 1835 · graphite on wove paper

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The image is a monochromatic sketch of a natural landscape from an elevated point of view. The composition lacks a defined horizon, creating a sense of continuity. The sketch depicts trees and rocky formations with varying density using expressive brushstrokes. The color palette is solely black on a white background. Close to the viewer are rough terrains and pathways, while in the distance are loosely defined vegetation and open sky or cleared spaces.

Drawing1983.49.158

An Ancient Wall with a Ruined Gate

Joseph-Marie Vien

1744/1750 · graphite on laid paper

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Drawing1985.1.9

An Angel

Daniele Crespi

c. 1620 · brush and brown ink, heightened with white, on laid paper

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The image shows the upper half of a person's body in a slightly hunched position, with their head turned slightly downward and to one side. The person has curly hair framing their face, with closed eyes and smooth eyebrows. The clothing is loosely draped around their shoulders. Behind the person is a folded wing. The background is simple, drawing focus to the sketched figure and their wing. The drawing has a finished border framing the central image.

Drawing1995.52.196

An Angel

Benjamin West

Date not recorded · pen and brown ink over black chalk on laid paper

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A winged angel wearing a long billowing robe and holding a torch balances or lands on their left foot, on our right, in this vertical drawing. Created with dark brown ink against cream-white paper, the person is sketchily drawn so some of the details are indistinct. The right foot, on our left, is raised behind the angel, who looks down in that direction. A wing stretches out above, making an arc to our left. The edge of a column and base lines the right edge of the paper. The background behind the angel is slate blue. The drawing with the angel has been cut out near its edges and affixed to a sheet the same blue. Some white clouds billow up around the angel's feet.

Drawing1991.190.1.f

An Angel Carrying a Torch

Filippino Lippi

c. 1500/1504 · pen and brown ink and gray wash on laid paper

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The image shows a child-like figure in a floating or flying stance, with arms and legs extended. The facial features include a smiling mouth, closed eyes, and wavy hair. The figure is unclothed, with additional sketches of hands nearby. The background is a plain, textured surface.

Drawing1999.29.1

An Angel in Flight

Jacopo da Empoli

c. 1594 · black chalk and graphite on brown prepared paper

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This is a drawing of an abstract scene with figures and flowing forms. The drawing features a central figure in a flowing environment. The lines are fluid and suggest movement, with surrounding elements that could be interpreted as organic shapes or otherworldly figures. The drawing is light and sketchy, creating a sense of delicacy. A sense of depth and volume is given through the combination of light and heavy strokes. The abstract and suggestive nature of the drawing encourages viewers to engage with their imagination.

Drawing1944.14.6

An Angel Teaching a Daughter of Men the Secrets of Sin

William Blake

c. 1824/1827 · graphite on laid paper

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This is a sepia toned photograph showing a young girl sitting on the ground, facing the right, with her back against a dark wall or structure. Her legs are bent, and her right arm is holding her knee. She has pale skin and long, wavy, blonde or light brown hair. Her eyes are almost closed, and her mouth is slightly open. She wears no clothes or shoes. The background is dark brown, with some hazy, indistinct white shapes in the top right corner.

Photograph2007.29.16

An Angel unwinged by your desire

Julia Margaret Cameron

1873 · albumen silver print

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Print1980.45.1683

An Angel, from Wells Cathedral

Maria Denman after John Flaxman

published 1829 · lithograph [proof before letters]

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