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This drawing features an allegorical figure representing rage in dynamic motion. The figure holds a sword aloft with one hand and a shield with the other. Flowing garments suggest movement, while the stylized features emphasize a fierce expression. Next to the figure lies a lion, representing courage or ferocity. Above the figure, a small creature with wings enhances the theme of chaotic energy. The drawing is done in a detailed, classical style indicative of either etching or engraving techniques from a historical period.

Print1969.15.396

Anger

Jacques Callot

probably after 1621 · etching and engraving on laid paper

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The image is a detailed etching of a riverside scene. In the distance, there is a town with various buildings and two spires. A bridge crosses the river, with arches reflected in the water. Close by, there are trees, people, and boats on the river. The artwork uses intricate lines and cross-hatching for texture. The color palette is monochromatic in shades of black and sepia. The composition combines architecture and nature in harmony.

Print1943.3.5570

Angers - Panoramic View (Angers - Vue panoramique)

Auguste Lepère

1912 · etching

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The image shows a view of a riverbank with boats and figures, looking across the river towards a bridge in the distance. The horizon line is set high in the background, with the bridge spanning across it, slightly dividing the sky from the land below. The artwork features detailed linework typical of etching, with fine strokes capturing intricate detail. The color palette is monochromatic, with soft beige tones of the paper and dark brown or black ink lines defining the scene. There are buildings, people, and small structures depicted on both sides of the river. The bridge, with its arch and faint activity on it, is a central element in the distant view.

Print1943.3.5552

Angers - The House of the King of Poland (Angers - La maison du roi de Pologne)

Auguste Lepère

1912 · etching

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The image shows a decaying adobe structure viewed from ground level. The horizon is not clearly visible due to the dominant wall running horizontally across the image. The wall tilts slightly backward as it extends into the distance. The top of the wall is uneven, with some areas crumbling and supported by wooden ladders. Spiky wooden stakes are placed in the ground, forming a line in the lower part of the image. The color palette is monochromatic with varying shades of sepia, giving the scene a vintage quality. The background sky is a pale tone, contrasting with the rugged texture of the wall and ground in the foreground.

Photograph2012.137.1.8

Angle of North Taku Fort at Which the French Entered, August 21, 1860

Felice Beato

1860 · albumen silver print

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The image shows two figures against an abstract backdrop. One figure is kneeling while the other is standing. Abstract shapes and patterns swirl around and behind them, creating a textured effect.

Print2009.127.3

Angled Beauty

Arthur B. Davies

1918 · softground etching and aquatint in black on laid paper

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The image depicts a person fishing by a calm water body. The view is slightly elevated, showing the angler sitting close to us, partially silhouetted against the light surface of the ground. The water reflects the surroundings with ripples and reflections. The horizon is formed by the water's surface, extending horizontally across the composition. Trees on the left side are depicted with loose lines suggesting movement. The brushstrokes are soft and sketch-like, giving the image a spontaneous quality. The color palette is limited to sepia and black, creating a serene, monochromatic effect.

Print1943.3.5362

Angler (Le pecheur a la ligne)

Alphonse Legros

Date not recorded · etching and drypoint?

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The image shows a sketch of a person sitting on a riverbank. The drawing features delicate lines depicting a figure with their back turned holding a fishing rod, a wicker basket nearby. The river in the background is illustrated with a few lines suggesting ripples, with three trees dominating the horizon in the distance. The sketch is done in a monochromatic palette, creating a serene visual.

Print1946.4.18

Angler (Le pecheur a la ligne)

Alphonse Legros

Date not recorded · etching

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The image shows a lone figure fishing by a river. The background includes a riverbank and a line of tall trees across the river. The painting uses delicate, etched brushstrokes to depict the trees, foliage, and river. The color palette is mainly black and sepia. The textures created suggest movement in the trees and water, contributing to a calm atmosphere.

Print1951.19.1

Angler (Le pecheur a la ligne)

Alphonse Legros

Date not recorded · etching and drypoint?

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This is a drawing of goats in a pastoral setting. The scene features goats situated in a natural landscape among trees. One goat is lying on the ground while another stands nearby. In the background, foliage from the trees frames the goats. The illustration includes two figures in the distance, with one holding a staff. The composition employs fine lines and hatching to convey texture in the trees, goats, and ground.

Print1973.32.30

Angora Sheep

Herman van Swanevelt

Date not recorded · etching

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The image shows a large bronze-colored bell with an intricate design of an eagle with outspread wings and a shield. The bell has warm metallic tones ranging from dark brown to gold, with subtle gradients highlighting its curvature. The bell is placed centrally in the image, with the clapper visible inside. The background is plain and off-white.

Index of American Design1943.8.6702

Animal Bell

Gerald Transpota

1938 · watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

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Index of American Design1943.8.9155

Animal Head

Clayton Clements

c. 1943 · watercolor and graphite on paper

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The image depicts an abstract form with curved and jagged lines resembling a mythical creature's head. The composition includes elements that could be associated with a dragon or a fantastical animal. Details like patterns, scales, a protruding tongue, and pointy features evoke the appearance of a dragon's head, wings, and body.

Index of American Design1943.8.9174

Animal Head

Gerard Barnett

c. 1939 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard

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The image features a series of intricate and flowing lines in an abstract composition. These lines suggest the presence of several animals, including what resembles a rabbit, a rodent-like creature, and an antelope with long, curved horns. Additionally, there are elements that may be reminiscent of vegetation, with leafy and organic motifs. The interconnected abstracted elements create a dynamic and intertwined scene.

Print1943.3.5752

Animal Legend (Tierlegende)

Franz Marc

1912 · woodcut on Japan paper

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The image displays a composition of sharp, angular shapes and curved, flowing lines converging in a striking manner. It is an abstract design where the conglomeration of lines and shapes suggest familiar objects like animals situated among foliage. The bold, dark lines against a pale background accentuate what seems like a leaping antelope, small creatures resembling rodents, and abstract formations that evoke a natural setting or landscape.

Print1954.12.88

Animal Legend (Tierlegende)

Franz Marc

1912 · woodcut

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This image depicts five sketches of pigs in various poses. The pigs are shown from different angles and positions, with simple but expressive line work capturing their essence with minimal details. One pig is illustrated in a side view on the top left, another facing left on the top right, and a group of three pigs from behind below. A single pig from the rear is on the bottom left, while another from a back-centered perspective is on the bottom right. The drawing's minimalist style and soft pencil lines create an elegant and spontaneous feel.

Print1951.10.285

Animal Sketches

August Gaul

Date not recorded · lithograph

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The image features bold, sweeping lines that form various abstract shapes on a textured background.

Print1964.8.1794

Animal Studies

Paul Gauguin

1901/1902 · traced monotype in black and red on thin wove paper laid down on wove paper

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This seems to be a red, leather-bound book with gold embellishments. The book cover features the word "AQVA" embossed in gold lettering at the center. The right side, top, and bottom of the book have golden clasps with three rivet-like details on each of them. The red leather surface displays wear and age, with visible scratches and areas of darker discoloration. The edges of the cover are lined with a thin, gold border.

Volume1987.20.7

Animalia Aqvatilia et Cochiliata (Aqva)

Joris Hoefnagel

c. 1575/1590s · 1 vol: ill: 58 drawings (incl.title page) in watercolor and gold paint on parchment, alternating with pages of inscriptions in ink on laid paper; 1 plate (VII) with gold border only

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This is a book cover made of a worn, deep red material with a thin gold border around the edge. It bears the word "TERRA" embossed in the center in gold lettering. The cover has decorative metal clasps - two on the right side, one on the top, and one on the bottom - made of an aged golden material. The leather shows signs of wear, like scratches and scuff marks.

Volume1987.20.6

Animalia Qvadrvpedia et Reptilia (Terra)

Joris Hoefnagel

c. 1575/1590s · bound volume with 71 plates: 70 drawings (incl.title page) in watercolor and gold paint on parchment , and one plate (LXXI) with gold border only, alternating with pages of inscriptions in ink on laid paper

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This appears to be the front cover of an old leather-bound book. The book is covered with red leather with the word "IGNIS" embossed in gold in the center. The cover shows signs of wear and aging, with visible scuffs, scratches, and discoloration. There are four brass clasps on the edges of the book: one on the top and bottom edges, and two on the right side.

Volume1987.20.5

Animalia Rationalia et Insecta (Ignis)

Joris Hoefnagel

c. 1575/1590s · bound volume of 78 drawings (incl.title page) in watercolor and gold paint on parchment, alternating with pages of ink inscriptions on paper; 2 plates (III, IV) with gold border only (80 total decorated pages)

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Volume1987.20.8

Animalia Volatilia et Amphibia (Aier)

Joris Hoefnagel

c. 1575/1590s · 1 vol: ill: 70 drawings (incl.title page) in watercolor and gold paint on parchment, alternating with pages of inscriptions in ink on laid paper; 2 plates (LXX and LXXI) with gold border only

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Print2012.46.1.51

Animals from an Ancient Wall Painting [Plate III]

Italian 16th Century

1547-1577 · engraving

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Print2012.46.1.50

Animals from an Ancient Wall Painting [Table I]

Italian 16th Century, published by Antonio Lafreri

1547-1577 · engraving

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Print2012.46.1.49

Animals from an Ancient Wall Painting [Table II]

Italian 16th Century, published by Antonio Lafreri

1547-1577 · engraving

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The image shows a rustic scene depicted from a direct point of view. The horizon is subtly indicated by lighter tones of the sky, with trees and rugged terrain defining its line. The illustration uses expressive brushstrokes to create texture and depth. The color palette is monochromatic, primarily in sepia tones, giving the artwork a warm, vintage feel. A figure dressed in rustic attire is mid-stride, with a cow reclining and a horse standing with its back turned. A small animal, possibly a cat, is curled up to the right. Dark lines in the background suggest movement among the trees, adding depth and tension to the image.

Drawing1996.128.26

Animals in a Stable

Philippe Jacques de Loutherbourg II

Date not recorded · red chalk on laid paper

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