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This is an image showing several figures in a state of commotion. The drawing depicts a scene where multiple individuals are engaged in a physical struggle or confrontation. In the center, two individuals are restraining another who appears anguished. A third figure is preparing to strike or involved in the action with a long stick. In the background, an authoritative figure is giving orders from a raised platform, with architectural elements like pillars visible behind them. The style of the drawing is reminiscent of a satirical or editorial illustration, with expressive and dynamic lines capturing a moment of tension and drama.

Print2015.143.1175

A Naples: Voyons, je lui fais grace ...

Honoré Daumier

1855 · lithograph

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The image shows a street scene from an elevated perspective. The horizon is high, with cathedral spires reaching towards the sky. The buildings have rustic architecture, including a cafe. The sky is light blue with clouds. People are depicted with impressionistic brushstrokes, adding movement and scale. Watercolor is used to create texture and light and shadow effects.

Drawing1999.110.1

A Street in Chartres

Thomas Shotter Boys

1836 · watercolor with gouache with scraping over touches of graphite

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The image shows a portrait of a person from the chest upwards. The individual is facing slightly to their left, with a direct gaze towards the viewer. Their facial features include arched eyebrows, almond-shaped eyes, a straight nose, and lips that appear to have a subtle smile. The hair is light in color, styled back and adorned with a flower on the left side of their head. The person is wearing a dress with a low neckline, trimmed with intricate lace. On the left shoulder, there appear to be decorative flowers. The background is a uniform, darkened tone that emphasizes the subject’s features and attire.

Print2018.59.1

A Woman Wearing a Straw Hat [Madame de Pompadour?]

Marco Alvise Pitteri, after Giovanni Battista Piazzetta

mid 18th century · engraving on laid paper [proof]

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The image shows a maritime scene with a calm sea, small boats with triangular sails, distant buildings on the horizon, and two figures in a rowboat. The style is a delicate, monochrome line drawing with a subtle color palette. Minimal clouds and a flock of birds are also present.

Print2018.28.5

A "Duinopschuit," a Smaller Sailing Boat, and a Rowboat

Reinier Nooms, called Zeeman

c. 1656 · etching on laid paper

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The image shows a classic etching featuring two sailboats on a calm body of water. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, revealing the boats, the horizon with distant sails, and large clouds in the sky. The etching uses fine lines to create texture and detail in the sails, water, and figures on the boats. The color palette is monochromatic with various shades of grey and black. In the background, there are vague silhouettes of land and trees.

Print2016.89.23

A "Friesland" Peatpot, and a "Dijnopschuit" or "Veense" Peatpot

Reinier Nooms, called Zeeman

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

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The image displays a maritime scene with two sailing vessels on the water. The horizon is high in the composition, showcasing the boats and water activity. The etching technique creates detailed texture for clouds, sails, and water. A monochromatic color palette emphasizes contrast and shading. The boats' sails catch a breeze, and clouds fill the sky. Other small vessels can be seen in the distance, adding depth to the seascape.

Print2016.89.28

A "Vlotschuit" and a "Schietschuit"

Reinier Nooms, called Zeeman

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

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The image displays a seascape with two sailing ships depicted from a slightly elevated point of view. One ship is closer on the right side with billowing sails and a figure managing the rigging. Another ship is positioned in the distance to the left with furled sails. The horizon is near the upper half of the composition, where the sky meets the sea, with faint lines suggesting distant land and a sailing ship. The etching technique is evident in the style, with detailed lines capturing the texture of the sails, sea, and clouds above. The color palette is monochrome, using varying intensities of black and white for contrast and depth.

Print2016.89.18

A "Watership" Carrying Water for the Salt Works and Another One Carrying Water for the Breweries

Reinier Nooms, called Zeeman

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

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The image features three black and white photographs of flowers displayed vertically. The top photograph shows an open flower viewed from the side, the middle shows a single large, tubular flower, and the bottom depicts multiple bud-like flowers on a stem. The color palette is grayscale, highlighting textures and forms against a dark background. The images are positioned one above the other, centered on the page, with each flower shot occupying its designated horizontal section.

Print2006.133.34.109

a Andromeda floribunda; b Vaccinium corymbosum; c Acanthus mollis

Karl Blossfeldt

1928 · photogravure

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This is a drawing of a vineyard harvest. The scene shows grape harvesting in a vineyard, with figures among grapevines. The drawing depicts the activity with detailed lines and shading techniques, creating depth and liveliness. The background includes the sky and landscape, adding to the vineyard atmosphere.

Print2015.143.780

A asnières

Honoré Daumier

1864 · lithograph

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The image is a sketch of a child's face. The upper body is suggested by faint clothing lines. The child is facing slightly left with a gentle expression. The child is wearing a bonnet or head covering. The clothing appears warm with suggested collar lines. There are no visible accessories or objects. The background is plain.

Print1943.3.7552

A Baby

Théodore Roussel

1909 · drypoint on laid paper

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The image features a collection of abstract shapes and lines with various colors and forms. The lettering is scattered and somewhat blurred, resembling faded paint or chalk on a wall. The word "album" stands out prominently, similar to what may be seen on a vintage music poster. The letters are integrated into an abstract, organic background with earthy tones, patches of green, and white. The word "originals" is faintly visible below, floating over a textured, brownish surface resembling stone or aged paper. The design conveys a blend of natural and human-made elements in an abstract and impressionistic style.

Print1983.68.2

A Baby in a Basket Outdoors (Couverture pour L'Album d'estampes originales)

Edouard Vuillard

c. 1899 · 5-color lithograph on china paper

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This is a drawing of a pastoral scene with mythological elements. The foreground features several figures reclining beneath the shade of large, flowing trees. At the center, two figures seem to be engaged in a serene interaction, perhaps sharing a drink from a large vessel. To the left, another figure lounges, holding a small cluster of grapes. The background shows distant, rugged mountains under a sky partially filled with clouds and sweeping lines. The use of ink and wash contributes to a classic, ancient feel, while the detailed rendering of the figures and foliage enhances the narrative quality of the drawing.

Drawing2014.105.1

A Bacchanal

Giuseppe Nicola Nasini

c. 1700 · pen and brown ink with brown wash over traces of black chalk on laid paper, mounted on an old album sheet

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This is a painting of a decorative frieze with mythological figures and creatures. The image features a symmetrical arrangement of classical figures and mythical themes. There are several nude figures in dynamic poses, interspersed with garland-adorned satyrs and fantastical beasts. The composition is tightly packed and richly detailed. The central figure is framed by garlands held by surrounding figures, and flanked by architectural elements and mythical creatures.

Print2010.39.1

A Bacchanale with Egyptian and Classical Figures

Jean-Philippe-Guy le Gentil, Comte de Paroy, after Charles Monnet

1787 · etching and aquatint with roulette on green prepared laid paper

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Sculpture1942.9.188

A Bacchante

Master of the Martelli Mirror

late 15th or early 16th century · bronze

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The sculpture depicts a figure engaged in a dynamic pose, with their head turned and looking downward. The hair of the figure is detailed with a leafy or floral adornment. The figure clutches an object reminiscent of a staff or scepter. The subject's garment flows intricately around, creating a sense of movement. The sculpture is crafted from a dark, metallic material, likely bronze, with a greenish patina. The bronze relief work presents a sophisticated level of detail with smooth, finely worked surfaces and delicate textural elements, positioned in slightly more than shoulder relief.

Sculpture1957.14.129

A Bacchante

Master of the Martelli Mirror

late 15th or early 16th century · bronze//Dark brown patina over light bronze

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The image is a sketch of an alleyway viewed from a slightly elevated angle. The scene shows buildings lining the narrow path, drawing the eye upwards. In the foreground, there is a group of figures and a solitary figure walking away. The pencil work is soft and sketchy, with varying intensities of graphite creating light and shadow. The composition is in shades of gray, with a monochromatic color palette emphasizing light and shadow. The background is indistinct, blending buildings and figures into a hazy suggestion of architecture and life.

Drawing2008.73.1

A Backstreet in London

Gustave Doré

1868 · graphite with stumping on wove paper

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The image features an elevated right perspective focusing on an architectural structure with columns, with a partially visible distant building. The horizon is indistinct, hinting at an urban environment extending into the distance. The sketchy pencil strokes convey form and shadow, creating a dynamic feel. The monochromatic color palette ranges from light to dark gray, emphasizing texture and composition. Detailed columns with capitals and draped fabric are close, while faint architectural features suggest a continuing urban landscape in the distance.

Drawing1983.49.202

A Balcony in the Roman Forum

Joseph-Marie Vien

1744/1750 · graphite on laid paper

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Print2011.114.1

A Bald Man in Profile (The Artist's Father?)

Rembrandt van Rijn

1630 · etching on laid paper

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The image displays a complex arrangement of swirling lines and ornate shapes that form a series of arches and columns. In this abstract sketch, the curving lines and elaborate details resemble the grandeur of a classical architectural structure, with elements that evoke the image of a grandiose altar or stage. Figures positioned on and around the curves represent human forms, suggesting a historical and artistic scene. Flanking the central archway, there are figures that remind one of statues typically found adorning the facades of cathedrals or the interiors of grand opera houses, infusing the composition with movement and stability.

Drawing2009.70.194

A Baldachin with a Painting of the Annunciation

Circle of Andrea Pozzo

c. 1708 or later · pen and brown ink over graphite on two jointed sheets of laid paper

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The image shows a thatched-roof hut with a surrounding rural setting. The hut is featured prominently with a low horizon line, showcasing trees and hills in the distance. The etching technique creates detailed textures in the roof and foliage. The monochromatic color palette uses varying shades of brown and black. A figure is depicted near a wooden structure, possibly a well. Trees frame the hut with delicate strokes hinting at movement.

Print1975.59.25

A Barn

Claes Jansz Visscher after Abraham Bloemaert after Boëtius Adams Bolswert

1620 · etching

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This is a drawing of a man with a rifle breaking a tool. The image features a man in a white shirt and blue trousers, breaking a wooden object with a rifle. The text around the image includes the phrase "A BAS LE PROGRÈS." The drawing has a soft, sepia-toned background, with the man's clothing color and the rifle in muted shades. The artist's signature and some additional text are present. The overall tone of the drawing conveys resistance or protest against advancement or change.

Print1995.76.29

A Bas Le Progrès!

Henri-Gabriel Ibels

1894 · 3-color lithograph on wove paper

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This is a painting of a marching band procession. The scene depicts a group of individuals wearing blue coats and red hats, marching in formation. In the foreground, musicians play brass instruments such as the horn and tuba, leading the procession. The background shows the continuation of the marchers along a path edged by a building. To the left of the image, there is text listing a theatre program with titles such as "A Bas Le Progrès!", "Mademoiselle Julie", and "Le Ménage Brésilè". The text appears to frame the image as part of a theatrical playbill or advertisement. The artwork features colored pencil or crayon application, with a pointillist or stippling effect in its color. This is in the style of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec.

Print1995.76.30

A Bas Le Progrès!; Mademoiselle Julie; Le Ménage Brésile

Henri-Gabriel Ibels

1893 · 4-color lithograph on wove paper

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This painting features a marching band parade. The image shows a group of musicians in uniform, wearing bright blue coats and red hats, marching in formation. In the foreground, musicians are seen playing brass instruments enthusiastically. The composition captures the movement and energy of the parade as it travels along a street lined with simple structures. The use of bright colors and bold outlines creates a lively and somewhat festive atmosphere.

Print1995.76.31

A Bas Le Progrès!; Mademoiselle Julie; Le Ménage Brésile

Henri-Gabriel Ibels

1893 · 4-color lithograph on laid paper [proof before letters]

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The image shows a basket filled with black and white flowers, intricately detailed with leaves and petals. The basket sits on a surface, with flowers extending upwards. A bee is shown near the flowers in the lower right corner.

Print2007.81.2

A Basket of Spring Flowers

Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer

c. 1680 · etching and engraving on laid paper

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