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The image shows a man standing with a slight turn to his body, facing forward but with his gaze directed slightly to the side. He has detailed facial features, with a mustache and short, neatly trimmed hair. He wears a cap, a formal garment with a high collar, and holds a small book in his right hand. The background consists of horizontal lines, creating a textured appearance. Below the portrait, there is a block of text providing additional context.

Print1950.14.1074

Andrew Scott, Jesuit Missionary

Theodor Galle

Date not recorded · engraving

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Print2015.19.1584.26.9

Andrew Sterett

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

1803 · mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper

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Print1942.17.1

Andrew W. Mellon

Frederick Pauling

Date not recorded · etching and drypoint

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Painting1953.11.1

Andrew W. Mellon

Gari Melchers

1930 · oil on canvas

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The image shows a sketch of a person's upper body, facing forward with their head slightly turned to one side. The person has delicate facial features, calm expression, visible eyes, a straight nose, and a closed mouth. Their neatly arranged hair lies close to their head with a slight wave. They are depicted wearing simple clothing without intricate details. There is no jewelry or objects visible in the sketch. The background is plain with some shading for depth, but lacks specific elements or scenery.

Drawing1964.24.3

Andrew W. Mellon

Imitator of Thomas Sully

Date not recorded · pen and brown ink and red crayon on brown wove paper

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Painting2019.21.1

Andrew W. Mellon

Philip Alexius de László

1932 · oil and gouache on hardboard

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The engraving portrays a man seated at a desk. He is positioned angled towards the left, his left hand on an open book and his right hand holding a quill pen as if writing. The man has a serious expression, a long, pointed beard, straight hair covered with a cap, and is dressed in a fur-trimmed robe over a collared garment. There are two books in front of him, one open and one closed. The background features an oval frame filled with text identifying him as a doctor of theology and scholar, surrounded by geometric patterns. Latin inscriptions and decorative borders adorn the frame, adding to the formal and scholarly atmosphere of the portrait.

Print1951.11.407

Andrew Willet, D.D., Controversionalist

Unknown Artist

published 1634 · engraving

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Painting1998.13.1

Andries Stilte as a Standard Bearer

Johannes Cornelisz Verspronck

1640 · oil on canvas

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The image is a black and white drawing of a person seated on a rocky surface, with a rocky cliff in the background. The person is unclothed, has long hair, and their facial features are softly drawn. The person's upper body and head are visible, with one arm resting on a rock behind them. There are no visible objects or jewelry. The drawing is signed with the initials "MD" and the date "95."

Portfolio1996.151.87

Andromède abandonnée (Andromeda Forsaken)

Maurice Dumont

1895 · lithograph in black on china paper

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This is a black and white drawing featuring a cliffside with a figure integrated into the scene. The cliff extends downwards, suggesting a water body with lines indicating waves or ripples along the shoreline. The figure is prominently positioned on the cliff, appearing part of the rock formation. The drawing plays with light and shadow to enhance the texture of the rocks and create an ethereal presence. The overall mood of the drawing is calm and enigmatic, invoking a sense of contemplation in nature.

Portfolio1996.151.88

Andromède abandonnée (Andromeda Forsaken)

Maurice Dumont

1895 · lithograph in black on wove paper

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The image features a drawing of a man's head and upper chest facing forward. The man has prominent eyes, a straight nose, and a small mustache above his upper lip. His hair is short and combed to the side. He appears to be wearing a collared shirt. The background is plain, and the name "ANDRÉ ANTOINE" is written below the drawing.

Print1995.76.53

André Antoine

after Lucien Métivet

1890s · photomechanical process on wove paper

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The image shows an elderly man seated in an elaborately carved chair. His upper body and part of his lower body are visible. He is facing slightly to the left, looking directly at the viewer. The man has a prominent nose, deep-set eyes, and thin lips. His gray, wavy hair falls to his shoulders. He is wearing ecclesiastical attire with fur trim. His hands are resting on a bundled cloth in his lap, and he appears to be holding a document or book. The setting includes a table with books and an inkstand with quills. Heavy drapery with an ornate pattern and tassels hangs in the background.

Print1943.3.3447

André Hercules, Cardinal de Fleury

Pierre Drevet after Hyacinthe Rigaud

1730 · engraving on laid paper

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The image shows an elderly man seated in an elaborate chair. He is facing forward and has a broad nose, gentle expression, and subtle wrinkles. He has thin, shoulder-length white hair and is wearing ornate robes with fur trim. Behind him is a heavy drapery with a tie. To the left is a small table with books, an inkwell, and a quill. The background features a paneled wall. The subject is identified as André Hercule, Cardinal of Fleury in inscriptions at the bottom.

Print2016.161.1

André Hercules, Cardinal de Fleury

Pierre Drevet, after Hyacinthe Rigaud

1730 · engraving on gold silk

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The sculpture depicts the bust of a man with rugged facial structure and textured surface. The figure is adorned in a formal coat with a high collar. The sculpture is rendered in a dark bronze color. The bust appears solid with slightly rough texture. The facial features are pronounced, with an open mouth and focused gaze. The bust rests on a simple base.

Sculpture1943.3.10

André-Marie-Jean-Jacques Dupin Aîné

Honoré Daumier

model c. 1832/1835, cast 1929/1930 · bronze

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There are three separate rectangular panels. The first panel shows several men in a room, the second panel shows men surrounding a canopy bed with a man lying on it, and the third panel shows a group of soldiers gathered around a central figure near a fire. The men are all dressed in historical attire.

Print2009.102.3

Anecdotes of King Frederik II

Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki

1793 · set of three etchings in proof states with remarques, printed on one sheet of laid paper

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The image is a triptych with different scenes.

Left panel: Two figures standing and kneeling facing each other. Both wear coats, knee-length breeches, and tricorn hats, in front of an ornate patterned wall.

Middle panel: Two figures, one standing and gesturing, the other seated and pointing. Both wear elaborate coats and hats with faint figures and signs of combat behind them in a smoky setting.

Right panel: A person on horseback with a cocked hat, handing an object to a standing man. Soldiers with spears stand in formation in the background.

Print2009.102.4

Anecdotes of King Frederik II

Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki

1793 · set of three etchings in proof states with remarques, printed on one sheet of laid paper

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The image depicts a flowering plant with a tulip-shaped bloom and textured leaves. The color palette is monochromatic in shades of gray. The flower and leaves are positioned centrally in the frame, with the bloom facing slightly forward and the leaves fanning out symmetrically. The background is a lighter gray, contrasting with the plant elements.

Print2006.133.34.105

Anemone blanda

Karl Blossfeldt

1928 · photogravure

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This is a drawing of a mythological ship. The drawing depicts a fantastical vessel adorned with ornate sculptures and decorations. A figure labeled "Mercurio" is shown standing at the prow of the ship with a winged helmet and caduceus. Another figure, "Anfone," is depicted at the stern in armor holding a scepter. The ship is populated with figures in classical attire, holding shields and banners. Smoke or mist surrounds the ship as it glides over the water, with distant landscapes visible in the background.

Print2002.135.4

Anfione Argon condotto da Mercurio

Balthasar Moncornet after Remigio Cantagallina

Date not recorded · etching on laid paper

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Portfolio2002.66.1.24

Anfiteatro di Pola in Istria

Giovanni Battista Piranesi

1748 · etching on laid paper

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The image depicts a large amphitheater reminiscent of ancient Roman architecture. It is viewed from an elevated angle, showing the circular seating arrangements and inner arena. The etching uses fine lines to detail the stone construction, with an emphasis on archways and the crumbling facade. The color palette is monochromatic, in shades of black and gray. Figures of different sizes are seen near and within the arena, suggesting human activity. The background transitions to open terrain with light strokes.

Portfolio2002.66.1.26

Anfiteatro di Verona

Giovanni Battista Piranesi

1748 · etching on laid paper

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The image shows the ancient Colosseum. It is depicted from an angled, slightly downward perspective, showcasing its multi-tiered structure. The architecture is rendered with intricate line work, capturing the texture of the stone. The color palette is monochromatic, highlighting the contrasts between light and shadow. Vegetation and ruins surround the base of the Colosseum. In the distance stands a smaller architectural structure, possibly an arch, with trees further back adding depth to the composition.

Portfolio2002.66.1.12

Anfiteatro Flavio detto il Colosseo

Giovanni Battista Piranesi

1748 · etching on laid paper

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A pale-skinned man sits facing our left as he plays a harp while turning his face to smile at us in this vertical portrait painting. He looks out the corners of his light blue eyes under arched, gray brows. He has a rounded nose, pale pink lips, and a round face. Gray hair is brushed back from his high forehead and curls around his ears. His long fingers rest on the strings of the harp, and the ends of strings curl like wind-loosened strands of hair along the top edge. The man wears a pale mauve-purple cravat, and his snow-white, long-sleeved chemise is untucked and loose around his thighs. The cuff we see is open and folded back over a bright white shirt edged with lace. His dusky rose-pink breeches are unbuttoned at the knee over white stockings. The square-seated chair on which he sits is carved with garlands and floral patterns, which are gilded gold. The seat itself is topaz blue, and it has a low back. A similarly ornamented and gilded table along the back of the room holds a portfolio and roll of papers, the tooled and gilded spines of books, and a statuette to the right. The pale pinkish-orange statuette shows a woman holding a tablet and wearing a long, loose robe and head covering. Her body angles to our left and she looks off in that direction. The wall behind the table is mottled with smoky shades of gray and tan.

Painting1946.7.8

Ange Laurent de La Live de Jully

Jean-Baptiste Greuze

probably 1759 · oil on canvas

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The sculpture features an angelic figure with wings partially spread out, affixed to a stone wall. The angel holds a sundial with a triangular gnomon casting a shadow. The figure wears flowing robes, a decorative halo-like feature above the head, and stands on a short pedestal. The sculpture is made of stone, blending into the same-colored wall backdrop with a rough texture. The natural, earthy tone of the stone appears weathered and aged. The sculpture is part of an architectural structure, with a small arched feature above the angel’s head, suggesting integration into the building's design.

Photograph1995.36.95

Ange Portant un Cadran Solaire, à l'Eglise de Chartres

Henri Le Secq

1852 · salted paper print

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The image shows an upper body portrait of a person drawn in a sketch style on light brown paper. The person's head is tilted slightly to one side, with soft facial features and elongated, curly hair. They wear a loose garment with a decorative collar, indicated by patterned lines around the neckline. A circular shape surrounds the head, resembling a halo. The sketch is primarily rendered in pencil with flowing lines, and the date "1915" is written in the lower right corner. The background is minimal.

Drawing2004.109.21

Angel

Karel Vitezslav Masek

1915 · charcoal on brown paper

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