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The image shows a landscape with a building integrated into the natural surroundings. There are trees and bushes surrounding the structure. The horizon is defined by the tree line and the top of the building. A tower or tall structure is visible. The artist used loose brushstrokes to depict the scene with quick, flowing lines. The color palette is sepia, creating a monochromatic effect. In the foreground, there is a path leading towards the center where the building and trees are situated, all under an open sky.

Drawing2000.7.23

An Italian Walled Town Seen through Trees

François Le Moyne

c. 1724 · red chalk on cream laid paper

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Warm light coming from the left illuminates four men standing in pairs on either side of a dirt road that winds between rocky, tree-studded hills and a misty river in this almost square landscape painting. The trees have tall, gnarled, brown trunks with high canopies of sage, olive, and forest green while others have golden yellow leaves. The road curves in a C-shape along the foot of the hills that rise up the right side of the composition, their craggy faces painted in warm tones of sand, fawn, and caramel brown. Closest to us is rocky terrain covered with scrubby plants and two moss-covered trees growing next to a broken tree trunk that separates us from the men. The trees are just right of center and divide the scene vertically. The two men to the right of the tree rest among boulders next to the road. One sits and the other stands, and each holds a tall staff. A light-gray, bearded goat lies to the right of the men and closer inspection reveals another grazing nearby. On the left, one man sitting astride a donkey turns his head away from us to look at the man standing just behind him. The men are all simply dressed in knee-length breeches, shirts, and sleeveless coats in shades of brick red, ivory, and tan, or ginger brown, and wear tall, wide brimmed hats. A man driving cattle approaches them from farther back along the road. Beyond the tall trees near the center, the hills slope down to a winding river fringed with trees. The river flows into the distance, past headlands jutting into the water, and ends at a tall mountain rising from the low horizon. A thin wash of butter yellow creates a hazy glow over the river, headlands, and distant mountain. A pale robin's egg-blue sky scattered with petal-pink and dusty rose-colored clouds fills the top of the scene.

Painting2000.91.1

An Italianate Evening Landscape

Jan Both

c. 1650 · oil on canvas

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The image depicts a view through a stone frame into an ornate garden scene. Two large columns stand on either side, with detailed urns atop pedestals beside each column. A red parrot perches on the urn to the right. A figure reclines on the stone ledge, gazing towards the garden. The garden features an elaborate fountain with sculpted figures and water jets. Lush green trees provide a backdrop, with a majestic building to the left. The color palette includes earthy browns, deep greens, sky blues, red, and purple tones.

Drawing1987.11.1

An Italianate Garden with a Parrot, a Poodle, and a Man

Isaac de Moucheron

1730s · watercolor and pen and brown ink over black chalk on laid paper

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The image portrays a pastoral scene with a broad view of the landscape. The horizon is at the upper third of the image, with distant mountains against a softly stroked sky. The brushstrokes are detailed, showing trees and natural surroundings. The color palette consists of sepia tones. In the foreground, a man and his dog stand by a stream with cattle and a sheep. In the background, figures tend to a herd of sheep, and trees create depth.

Drawing2007.111.146

An Italianate Landscape with Shepherds

Friedrich Preller the Elder

c. 1831 · pen and gray ink with brown and gray wash over graphite on gray laid paper

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The image shows a woodland pond surrounded by dense trees and foliage. The intricate etching style depicts detailed textures of tree bark and leaves, creating a sense of depth. The color palette is monochrome with shades of sepia or dark brown on a light background. Two figures and a dog are wading into the water, and a waterfall can be seen in the distance, framed by lush trees with spreading branches.

Drawing2008.45.1

An Oak Forest with a Family of Travelers

Emanuel Steiner

c. 1820 · pen and brown ink over graphite on laid paper

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The drawing shows a large, solitary tree from a central perspective. The tree has an intricately detailed trunk and branches. The backdrop is plain and undifferentiated. The artist uses fine pencil strokes to depict the bark's texture, with branches stretching in different directions and occasional clusters of leaves drawn with light lines. The composition is monochromatic, with shades of gray defining the form. The simple background highlights the tree's prominence.

Drawing1995.52.58

An Oak Tree

John Glover

c. 1795 · pen and black ink with gray wash over graphite on wove paper

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This is an image of a fantastical forest scene. The central focus is a large, gnarled tree surrounded by dense foliage that creates a lush environment. Two statuesque figures are present near the tree, one seated and the other standing while playing a musical instrument. The scene features intricate details of natural elements such as leaves and branches, with a partially cloudy sky in the background. The image is meticulously composed with a variety of textures, bringing the mystical environment to life.

Print2012.92.331

An Offering to Pan

Carl Wilhelm Kolbe

c. 1810 · etching on laid paper

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The image shows a Native American camp from an elevated viewpoint. The scene includes tipis with symbols and people engaged in various activities. The setting features distant hills under a cloudy sky, with soft transitions between land and sky. The brushstrokes are delicate and precise, creating a realistic landscape. The color palette is dominated by earthy tones, with greens for hills and browns for tipis and earth, while the sky is a blend of grays and blues. Figures on horseback in the distance add movement to the scene. The painting is bordered by an oval frame.

Painting1965.16.128

An Ojibbeway Village of Skin Tents

George Catlin

1861/1869 · oil on card mounted on paperboard

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This is a drawing of an architectural courtyard scene. The courtyard has various structural elements including a wooden balcony with a lattice design on the left, stairs leading up to it, a large window on the right showing an interior space, and a partially open door below the window. In the foreground, there is a wooden table with containers. The scene suggests everyday life in a historical or old-world environment.

Print2008.115.5038

An Old Courtyard (New Orleans)

Charles Henry White

1906 · etching

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The image depicts a landscape with a high horizon featuring rolling hills, trees, and a shallow river or stream in the foreground. The water reflects surrounding foliage with gentle ripples and varied light patches. The brushstrokes are varied and delicate, capturing the surface textures and dense vegetation. The color palette is muted with sepia tones. Natural elements like grasses and trees are loosely sketched, creating a tranquil atmosphere under a softly rendered sky with diffused clouds.

Print2002.98.192

An Old Dam Near Montrose

James David Smillie

1891 · aquatint in black on chine collé

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The image shows a landscape with a calm body of water, distant hills, a line of trees, and a small bridge. The perspective is low to the ground, with a monochromatic color palette of varying shades of gray and sepia. The brushstrokes are delicate and soft. Vegetation lines the water's edge, and the water surface reflects the sky above.

Print2002.98.193

An Old Dam Near Montrose

James David Smillie

1891 · aquatint in black on chine collé

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This is a drawing of a detailed facade of a historic stone building. The windows are decorated with ornate carvings and sculptures, featuring intricate frames with a pointed arch and tracery designs. Below the windows is an awning over a sidewalk, with figures in period clothing engaging in various activities. Another figure is seen sitting in an archway on the left side. The architectural details suggest a Gothic or Renaissance style, with richly adorned stonework and carefully rendered textures indicating attention to detail. The drawing captures an old street scene, suggesting social interaction and daily life in a bygone era.

Drawing2022.40.35

An Old House in the Rue Saint Jean at Caen, Normandy

John Sell Cotman

1817 · graphite and wash on wove paper

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Shown from the knees up, a pale-skinned woman wearing a black dress with white cuffs and a wide, starched collar sits in a wooden chair against a dark brown background in this vertical portrait painting. Her body faces us and she looks off to our left with brown eyes. She has slight jowls at her chin and her eyes, mouth, and forehead are lined. Her hair is pulled back under a close-fitting black cap. Extending straight from around her neck, her white collar is pleated into narrow figure-eights and nearly reaches her shoulders. She wears a brown stole over her velvety black dress, and both nearly blend with the dark background. She holds a pair of pince-nez spectacles in her right hand, which rests on a thick book in her lap. The spine faces her right, and the opposite edge is fastened with metal clasps. A braided cord affixed to the narrow end of the book near us creates a loop.

Painting1937.1.73

An Old Lady with a Book

Rembrandt van Rijn and Workshop

1637 · oil on canvas

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The sculpture depicts a bust of a man with a solemn expression, elongated facial features, and a prominent, high forehead. His hair is styled in a short, simple manner and frames his head closely. He is clad in a cloak-like garment that drapes over his shoulders, displaying a series of vertical folds. The sculpture is rendered in a dark brown hue, suggestive of wood or perhaps a bitumen-stained terracotta material, with a patina that indicates age and texture. The bust is presented from the chest up, without arms, and appears life-sized to the viewer.

Sculpture1952.13.1

An Old Man

Florentine 15th Century

second half 15th century · painted terracotta

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This is a painting of a pastoral scene featuring an assortment of objects and animals. The image depicts an outdoor setting, with a rocky outcrop under foliage in the background. In the foreground, there is a reclining figure dressed in draped clothing, resting against a sack. To one side, a donkey stands calmly, equipped with a covering or sack draped over its back. On the ground surrounding the reclining figure are various items such as baskets filled with produce, including vegetables, alongside objects that could be jugs or pots. Additionally, a goat is resting beside the figure. The painting utilizes a monochromatic palette with a warm, sepia tone. This is in the style of Rembrandt van Rijn, with detailed etching technique and use of chiaroscuro to convey depth and texture within the scene.

Print2017.19.57

An Old Man Leaning on a Sack

Giovanni De Pian after Francesco Londonio

c. 1790s · etching and aquatint printed in red on laid paper

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The artwork depicts a man seated at a desk, engrossed in reading a large open book in front of him. He has a prominent nose, full beard, curly unkempt hair, and wears a textured robe. To his right, there is a large globe on a stand. The background shows detailed etching with light and shadow.

Print1994.60.5

An Old Man Reading

Ferdinand Bol

1642 · etching and drypoint on laid paper

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The image shows two full-body figures standing. The person on the left is slightly hunched, leaning forward, and holding a cane. They wear a cloak and their face is not detailed. The person on the right stands upright, facing the viewer, possibly gesturing with one hand. They wear a hat and have a large pack on their back. Both figures are sketched with loose, expressive lines. The background is blank.

Drawing1985.70.1

An Old Man with a Cape and a Rustic with a Backpack

Giovanni Battista Piranesi

1750s · pen and brown ink on laid paper

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This is a drawing of three fantastical figures in elaborate and fanciful costumes. The drawing features three figures; the first is dressed in a detailed scale-like pattern covering the body and head, holding a stick and an object resembling a head with exaggerated facial features. The second figure is central in the composition, adorned with a patterned skirt, cape, and an ornate headpiece, holding a scepter with three flaming candles on top and has a theatrical mask-like face. The third figure is on the right, dressed in flowing robes and a hat, with facial features that appear exaggerated and comical. The style and attire suggest a depiction of allegorical or theatrical characters, accentuating drama and the surreal.

Print2004.21.10

An Old Mummer Addressing a Couple Dressed in Feathers

Attributed to Zacharias Dolendo after Jacques de Gheyn II

1595/1596 · engraving on laid paper

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Painting1965.16.154

An Old Nayas Indian, His Granddaughter, and a Boy

George Catlin

1855/1869 · oil on card mounted on paperboard

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The image shows an individual in a hunched position leaning forward. The person's upper torso is visible, with their arms resting on a surface. The person has defined facial features, including heavy lines, a short beard or facial hair, and is wearing a cap or headscarf. The person's attire appears to be loose robes or fabric around their shoulders and arms. They are interacting with scroll-like objects, one of which is on the table. The background is a simple, textured wash of brown, with no concrete details.

Drawing1942.9.676

An Old Scholar at His Desk

Style of Rembrandt van Rijn

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

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Print1986.50.85

An Old Turk with Turban Seated on a Rock

Stefano Della Bella

Date not recorded · etching on laid paper [restrike]

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The image shows a rustic watermill depicted with delicate ink lines and light washes of color. The architecture is the main focus, with sloping rooflines leading upward towards the top right of the image. A slightly elevated perspective provides a view inside the mill's structure. Soft browns, beiges, and hints of blue create a subdued color palette. The brushstrokes have a sketch-like quality, detailing the stone walls and wooden beams. Faint outlines of trees in the distance add depth to the drawing. Overall, the image depicts a detailed portrayal of the historical mill structure.

Drawing1985.1.68

An Old Water Mill

Cornelis Willaerts

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

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The image depicts a woodland scene with a dominant gnarled tree on the right side. The branches of the tree extend horizontally and intertwine with surrounding foliage, creating a dense canopy filling most of the upper portion. The horizon is obscured by the dense forest, rich in detail. The artist uses intricate line work and fine brushstrokes to depict the texture of leaves and bark. The color palette is black ink on a light background, emphasizing contrast. Shrubs and smaller plants near the viewer add to the sense of depth and lushness.

Print2012.92.190

An Old Willow by a Stream

Johann Georg von Dillis

1793 · etching on laid paper

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Print1976.9.10

An Old Woman at the Toilet Table

Jeremias Falck after Bernardo Strozzi (formerly after Johann Liss)

c. 1655-1660 · etching and engraving on laid paper

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