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The image features two individuals and a dog seated. The central figure is a man in a chair holding an artist's palette and brushes with curly hair under a wide-brimmed hat. Beside him is an intricately carved chair arm with a satyr face. Behind him, an older woman holds a mirror and a book. A dog stands next to the man. The setting includes an artist's workspace with a large canvas on an easel and a mug inscribed with "The laurel is for comic Art." The background is shaded with lines.

Print2017.53.34

An Answer to the Print of John Wilkes Esq. by Wm. Hogarth

British 18th Century, after William Hogarth

1763 · etching on laid paper

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This is a drawing of two scenes depicting ancient architectural and ceremonial themes. The upper scene illustrates a group gathered inside a classical rotunda, intricately decorated with fluted columns, relief sculptures, and a prominent statue of a nude figure holding an object. The lower scene shows another dynamic assembly where figures are engaged in a vibrant procession or ritualistic dance, some carrying objects. The imagery invokes themes of classical antiquity, with figures draped in flowing garments and captured in active postures.

Print2015.195.1

An Antique Sacrifice

Luigi Ademollo

1820s · etching and aquatint on laid paper

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This is a drawing of a rearing horse. The drawing captures a horse in an energetic pose, with its front legs raised. The sketch is rendered on aged, slightly stained paper, with careful attention paid to the contours of the horse's body, its musculature, and the fluid motion of its tail. Delicate shading gives the drawing depth and a sense of three-dimensionality. French text is written alongside the horse.

Drawing1995.47.30

An Antique Sculpture of a Horse

Jacques-Louis David

1780 · graphite on laid paper

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The image features a landscape with numerous conical tents arranged in a village. In the background, there is a line of trees marking the horizon, with low hills and a body of water further away. The sky shows a gradient from golden yellows to soft blues. Figures and tents are scattered across the landscape, indicating human activity. The color palette consists mainly of warm earthy tones, with the sky casting a soft light over the scene.

Painting1965.16.200

An Apachee Village

George Catlin

1855/1869 · oil on card mounted on paperboard

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This painting depicts an allegorical scene with a reclining figure on a bed, a tree bearing fruit, and three clothed figures. The scene includes a nude figure on a bed draped with flowing fabric labeled "Eger", a tree with fruit, a figure in red holding a basket, and two figures in robes with labels "Avarus" and "In Virtute Fortis." At the bottom, there is a Latin inscription. The illustration combines figurative elements with a possible satirical or allegorical theme. This artwork is reminiscent of the Renaissance period like Albrecht Dürer's style.

Drawing2006.11.37

An Ape in Purple with a Sick Man, a Good Man, and a Miser [fol. 36 verso]

French early 16th Century

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

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The image is a sketch containing two adult figures and one cherub-like figure. The adults are standing facing each other, while the cherub is floating above them horizontally. The adults have beards and curly hair, wearing draped robes. The cherub has wings and a draped cloth around its body. The background is plain with an off-white paper and a simple border.

Drawing2009.70.163.a

An Apostle Guided by an Angel

Agostino Masucci

Date not recorded · black chalk on laid paper

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Drawing2009.70.163.c

An Apostle Guided by an Angel

Agostino Masucci

Date not recorded · red chalk on laid paper

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Print1980.45.1716

An Apostle, from Albert [sic] Durer

James Henry Lynch after John Flaxman

published 1829 · lithograph [proof before letters]

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Drawing2016.70.1

An Arab Rider on Camelback

Hippolyte Lalaisse

c. 1840 · black chalk with white heightening on blue paper

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The image shows a person standing beside a horse. The person has one arm over the horse's neck and the other hand holding the horse's halter. The person's facial expression is calm. They are wearing traditional clothing, including loose-fitting trousers and a long top or robe, with a turban on their head. There are no visible accessories or jewelry on the person. The background shows a desert landscape with a tent, seated figures, and palm trees, suggesting a desert camp. The image is in sepia tone.

Print1950.16.75

An Arabian Horse

Théodore Gericault

1821 · lithograph

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Painting2007.138.1

An Arapahoe Boy

George de Forest Brush

c. 1882 · oil on canvas (grisaille)

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The image shows a landscape from an elevated point of view with mountains in the distance and a person sitting among detailed foliage. Trees frame the view, leading to a valley with a river and a bridge in the background. The sky is painted in warm tones of orange and yellow.

Drawing1989.48.1

An Arcadian Landscape

George Barret, Jr.

Date not recorded · watercolor on wove paper

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The image shows a person leaning forward and balancing on an architectural structure resembling an arch. They are posed with one leg bent and resting on the arch and the other leg stretched behind. The person appears to be handling a crossbow on their arm, their face obscured by their tilted head. They wear a cap with a small protrusion. The person is clad in a sleeveless garment with a waist belt, tights, and simple shoes. An arrow quiver on their back holds some arrows. The background is plain, highlighting the detailed figure and architectural base. The bottom of the image is marked with the date "1579" and the signature "Regij."

Print2005.131.1

An Archer Shooting a Crossbow

Attributed to Cherubino Alberti (formerly Cornelis Cort) after Lelio Orsi

1579 · engraving on laid paper

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The image depicts a grand architectural drawing with a central perspective view leading through a monumental archway. The point of view is straight on, showcasing the symmetrical design and scale of the arch, with columns and detailed architectural elements drawing the eye upward. The street extends beyond the archway, lined with buildings that diminish in size. The brushstrokes create depth and detail, with shading emphasizing the architecture's three-dimensional qualities. The color palette is primarily monochromatic, using shades of gray to highlight the structure's intricacies. Large figures on pedestals under the arch provide scale, and figures and horses can be seen on the distant street, adding perspective.

Drawing2017.128.1

An Architectural Capriccio with a Triumphal Arch

Maurizio Pedetti

1784 · pen and gray and black ink and gray wash over graphite on laid paper, laid down

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We look across a dirt road or path at a tall, brick wall flanking an ornamented, stone gateway with a white, marble manor house in the distance in this horizontal landscape painting. Atop a low hill, the sunlit manor is outlined against a vivid, light blue sky with silvery-gray, fluffy clouds, which fills the top two-thirds of the composition. Statues line the gray, tiled roofline along the central section of the house, and more statues stand in the grassy lawn to either side. Closer to us, the gateway and people around it are cast into shadow. The arched gate is flanked by flat columns and is topped with a triangular pediment filled with relief sculpture of people and ornamental scrolls. A ramp leads up to the opening of the gate. Two men passing under the arch have long, brown hair and wear brimmed hats, long coats, breeches tied at the knee, and stockings. The man in front carries a walking stick. A woman wearing a white head covering and long, dark dress, carries a baby tied to her back and holds her hand out toward the men. Near the men, three brown dogs walk as one raises a leg against the gate, and a fourth sniffs at the side of the ramp where it meets the ground. The red brick wall is topped with a balustrade. To our left of the gate and on the far side of the wall, two men lean on the balustrade, angled in toward each other as if in conversation, near a fountain with a sculpted woman on an ornamental urn. Below them, at the foot of the brick wall, a man sits on a cracked piece of marble sculpted with ornamental designs in low relief. The man wears a royal-blue suit with golden yellow stockings and a tan, brimmed hat. He leans forward to touch the collar of a long-legged, slender dog while four other dogs stand, sit, and lie down nearby. To our right, the roofline of a large, red brick building is seen over the tops of a grove of trees on the far side of the wall. The painting style throughout is detailed and precise, so one could conceivably count the individual bricks in the wall, for instance.

Painting1968.13.1

An Architectural Fantasy

Jan van der Heyden

c. 1670 · oil on oak panel

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The image displays swirling lines and curves intersecting with vertical and horizontal strokes in an abstract design. Some lines are reminiscent of architectural columns or scrolls, while others may suggest a human figure or rising plume of smoke. The forms blend into an intricate pattern resembling decorative motifs or fantastical landscapes.

Drawing2009.70.15.b

An Architectural Study with an Atlantid

Genoese 17th Century

Date not recorded · pen and brown ink with gray wash

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This is an illustration of a heraldic composition featuring mythological figures and decorative elements. The scene includes two large, muscular male figures on either side of a central coat of arms. One figure is dressed in a draped garment and holds a club. The coat of arms is ornate with curving lines, a crowned top, and surrounded by symbols such as fleurs-de-lis. Cherubic figures are depicted around the base engaging with decorative scrollwork, each displaying intricate detailing and expressive poses. Large columns with floral designs support the structure, adding to its grandeur. The illustration is monochromatic with sepia tones, conveying an ancient and elegant feel.

Drawing1996.73.1

An Architectural Wall Design in Honor of Henry IV, the Gallic Hercules

Antonio Tempesta or Agostino Ciampelli

c. 1600 · pen and brown ink with brown wash over graphite on laid paper

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This is a drawing of several abstract shapes and figures on paper. It features delicate pencil lines forming abstract figures. At the top, a crescent shape is visible. The lines convey motion, with circular patterns on the left and small circular forms at the bottom. The drawing has a sense of lightness and fluidity, possibly representing forms and compositions in an expressive manner.

Drawing1943.3.9011.a

An Armed Man Spurning a Woman [recto]

William Blake

c. 1790/1795 · graphite on laid paper

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This painting shows a group of people in a room. In the center, a woman in a red dress and a red bonnet sits with a baby on her lap. A man stands to the left, leaning on a wooden desk or podium with a piece of paper on it, while another man stands on the right, leaning on the back of the woman's chair and looking down at her. An elderly woman is seated on the left beside the wooden desk, wearing a white bonnet and a dark yellow dress. Two girls are on either side of her, one standing and one sitting, reading a book. Another girl stands next to the woman in red, their arms linked together. Two other girls are on the right, one older girl crouching next to a younger girl who stands, holding a piece of paper in her hands. There are two scraps of paper on the ground next to her. A black poodle sits on the floor in the center of the children, and a doll is on the ground nearby. The background shows red curtains drawn back to reveal a landscape view through a window. The wall is gray, and the floor is pale wood. All of the people have pale skin, and hair ranging from black to light brown to pale yellow.

Painting1942.8.7

An Artist and His Family

German 19th Century

c. 1830 · oil on canvas

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The image depicts three figures in an artist's space. In the center, a person is seated, working on a canvas on an easel. They wear a loose coat and headwear, with one foot on the ground and the other raised. The surrounding figures, older in appearance, sit nearby. The scene includes various sketched objects and furniture, with a textured paper background. The sketch is created with expressive ink strokes.

Drawing1985.41.1.a

An Artist Seated at His Easel [recto]

Andries Both

possibly c. 1634 · pen and brown ink

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This is a drawing of an artist in a studio surrounded by artworks. The image depicts a spacious studio with various pieces of art hanging on the walls and scattered on the floor. The wall is filled with drawings and paintings showing scenes and figures. An artist is seated at an easel, painting or drawing a canvas while holding a palette. The setting includes large windows bringing light into the space, and a nearby table holds sketches and rolled-up papers. A dog stands nearby.

Drawing1985.1.32.a

An Artist's Studio [recto]

Frans Francken the Younger

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

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The image shows a sketch of a seated figure in an upright position on a chair or throne. The figure has long hair, subtle facial features with closed eyes, and a serene expression. They are wearing a flowing garment that extends to the ground, with their hands positioned outward from the body. The sketch is drawn with soft pencil lines on a plain background, emphasizing the figure in the composition.

Drawing1943.3.9012.a

An Ascending Spiral of Figures [recto]

William Blake

probably c. 1820 · graphite on two joined sheets of laid paper

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This is a collection of sketches on aged paper showcasing various human forms and mythical creatures. The central oval composition features swirling clouds and figures, surrounded by smaller sketches of cherubic or angelic figures with wings. On the left, a figure stands between columns. The pencil and pen marks create depth and movement in intricate studies reminiscent of Renaissance art. The overall composition reflects fluid lines and a sense of motion typical of preparatory sketches.

Drawing2009.70.69.a

An Ascension and Other Studies

Giulio Campi

Date not recorded · pen and brown ink on laid paper

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The sculpture features a group of figures in a dynamic scene. The figures are mostly depicted nude or partially draped in cloth. The scene appears lively and communal, with individuals engaged in various activities or interactions. The material of the sculpture appears to be metal, likely bronze, with an aged patina. The sculpture is a rectangular panel with a slightly curved form. The figures in the relief stand out with a three-dimensional quality, illustrating intricate details of muscle, facial expressions, and accessories.

Sculpture1957.14.374

An Assembly of Gods

Venetian 15th or 16th Century

late 15th - early 16th century · bronze//Dark laquer (much rubbed) over light brown bronze

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