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The image shows a bearded, elderly man standing with a slight bend. He holds an open book in his left hand and a staff in his right hand, which touches a serpent. He has distinct facial features and long, wavy hair and is wearing a full robe. His feet are visible, and he has a halo around his head with outward lines. In the lower right corner, there is a patch of grass and two serpents. The background is plain, with the initials "HGB" on the right.

Print1941.1.98

Apostle Judas Thaddeus

Hans Baldung Grien

1519 · woodcut

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The image shows a figure standing upright, leaning slightly forward resting their weight on a long staff. The person has facial features with a large bushy beard and curly hair. They wear a long robe and hold an open book in one hand. A glowing halo surrounds their head. The background is simple, with some tufts of grass visible near the person's feet.

Print1943.3.911

Apostle Judas Thaddeus

Hans Baldung Grien

1519 · woodcut

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The image depicts a bearded man with flowing hair standing in a slightly stooped position. The man has detailed facial features with a strong, serious expression, deep-set eyes, and a prominent beard. He is wearing a loose, long robe that covers most of his body, revealing his bare feet. In his left hand, he holds a book, and his right hand holds a long staff resting on the ground. A halo with radiating lines surrounds his head, and the background has simple lines defining the halo effect and ground texture. The initials "I G B" appear to the right of the figure, and the ground beneath his feet is depicted with grass or foliage.

Print1943.3.912

Apostle Judas Thaddeus

Hans Baldung Grien

1519 · woodcut

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This is a drawing of figures in a grand architectural setting. The architecture includes columns and arches. The figures are depicted in dynamic poses, with some gesturing passionately while others observe. The clothing appears classical. The central focus is a group in the foreground interacting closely. The scene conveys a strong narrative element.

Print1985.21.3

Apostles Peter and John Healing the Paralytic

Lambert Suavius

1553 · etching and engraving on laid paper

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The image shows two round, wooden shields with protruding spikes. The color palette consists mainly of browns and earthy tones. The shield on the left appears elevated and angled, with a central handle visible, while the shield on the right lies flat with its spikes prominently displayed.

Index of American Design1943.8.13237

Apothecary's Pill Coater

Herman O. Stroh

1941 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard

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The image depicts a sketch of a reclining person with their full body visible. The person is in a relaxed position, leaning back with their knees bent and their hands raised towards their face. Facial features are partially obscured by hands. The person appears unclothed with long hair. The background is minimalistic and abstract, with curving lines suggesting movement around the individual.

Print1997.91.1

Apotheosis (L'Apothéose)

Albert Besnard

c. 1886 · etching on Van Gelder laid paper

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The image is a light red chalk sketch on a beige paper, depicting human figures in abstract poses. The figures are shown at various angles and positions, some reclining or floating. Their facial features are indistinct, with suggestions of faces and hair. The figures are draped in flowing garments sketched with loose lines to simulate movement. There are no visible objects or pieces of jewelry. The background is plain, showing the rough texture of the sketch paper.

Drawing2018.26.22

Apotheosis of Saint George

Sebastiano Ricci

1693/1694 · red chalk on laid paper

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This is a drawing of a celestial scene with a winged figure and a horse. The composition features a central figure with wings rising against a backdrop of clouds and rays of light. The figure stands atop a horse amid the clouds. Below, two other figures appear, with one looking towards the ascending figure and another reaching upwards. The scene is encapsulated within a circular border. The detailed drawing and classical themes suggest an allegorical ascent or transformation.

Print2011.139.34

Apothéose de Voltaire (The Apotheosis of Voltaire)

Pierre-François Legrand, after Robert-Guillaume Dardel

1782 · color stipple etching with watercolor on cream wove paper

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The image depicts two abstract figures. The first figure is seated with the upper body leaning back and the head turned to the left. The face has faint features and long dark hair. The second figure is positioned above and to the right, with similar features and possibly raising an arm. Both figures appear nude or minimally clothed. The background consists of etched lines and shades, providing a textured appearance. A signature at the bottom indicates the artist.

Print1964.8.594

Apparition

Arthur B. Davies

1914 · softground etching and drypoint in black on wove paper

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The image is a drawing depicting a person standing upright. The individual is facing forward with one hand raised to the middle of their chest and the other by their side, holding onto draped fabric. They have soft facial features, loose hair, and are wrapped in a long piece of fabric. They hold a small item in one hand. The background is dark and textured, with brush strokes, and the artist's signature, "F. Rathgenais," is visible in the lower right corner.

Portfolio1996.151.93

Apparition

Georges Rochegrosse

1895 · lithograph in brown on heavy japan paper

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The image shows a person standing upright, partially covered by a flowing garment. The person has an upright posture with a hand raised towards the mouth, holding a small object emitting a faint trail. The person's face has softly rendered features and their hair is styled with a decorative headpiece. The background is abstract and heavily textured. The image is monochrome with a blue hue.

Portfolio1996.151.94

Apparition

Georges Rochegrosse

1895 · lithograph in blue-green on japan paper

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This is a drawing of a bustling street scene with a group of people dressed in 19th-century attire gathered on the street. They are all looking upward with expressions of surprise or interest. In the background, there are buildings with multiple windows. At the top of the image, there is a creature or figure that resembles a serpent with a bird-like head positioned above them. The drawing captures a moment of curiosity and conversation, highlighting the interaction between the observers and the unusual sight they are witnessing. The scene is rendered in black and white, with expressive lines and shading that convey motion and atmosphere.

Print2015.143.1262

Apparition du ... serpent de la rue Lacépède

Honoré Daumier

1858 · lithograph

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This is a drawing of a large tree with figures seated on its branches and an entrance at its base. This monochrome ink drawing depicts a massive tree with detailed bark and an entrance hollowed out at its base. Various figures can be seen, including a group standing at the base of the tree. The foliage is lush and meticulously illustrated, enhancing the ancient and mythical atmosphere of the artwork.

Print2013.67.9.16

Apparition of the Virgin in the Beech Tree (Faggio dell'apparizione della Vergine) [plate P]

Jacopo Ligozzi (artist), Raffaello Schiaminossi (etcher), Lino Moroni (author)

1612 · etching

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This is a drawing of an architectural scene. The artwork features a grand and complex architectural setting filled with towering arches and classical columns. The architecture includes elements such as stone doorways, facade details, and vaulted ceilings. In the foreground, there are various classical buildings arranged in layers. The scene conveys a sense of majesty and combines elements of reality and imagination in its design.

Print2004.128.33

Appartenenze d'antiche terme con scale che conducono alla palestar, e al teatro

Giovanni Battista Piranesi

1750 · etching on laid paper

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The image shows a harbor with boats docked along the water's edge. Figures are visible on the boats, suggesting activity. In the middle ground, there are wooden structures and foliage leading to a church steeple in the distance. The horizon is situated about one-third from the bottom of the image. The scene is depicted with intricate line work creating textures like ripples in the water and leaves on trees. The color palette is monochromatic, using ink on paper for contrast.

Print1947.7.196

Appelmarkt (De Appelmarckt)

Reinier Nooms, called Zeeman

Date not recorded · etching

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Drawing2018.44.41

Apple Blossoms

Robert Bolling Brandegee

c. 1869 · watercolor on wove paper

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Painting2025.89.6

Apple Blossoms in a Vase

Martin Johnson Heade

1867 · oil on board

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The image shows a large cylindrical pottery jug with blue decorative patterns, including the words "OK" and "Ohio," and an image of fruit. The color palette is earthy beige and blue. The jug is centered in the image with "FRITZ BOCHEMER" printed below it.

Index of American Design1943.8.7420

Apple Butter Crock

Fritz Boehmer

c. 1939 · watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

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The image shows a brown ceramic jug with a rounded body and a single handle. The color palette is earthy brown with subtle shades. The jug is on an off-white background, with the handle angled towards the right. The name "N. Amantea" is inscribed at the bottom right in small script.

Index of American Design1943.8.6119

Apple Butter Pot

Nicholas Amantea

1935/1942 · watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard

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The image shows a rectangular tray with slightly curved edges, adorned with intricate floral patterns. The color palette consists predominantly of dark tones with bright red, pink, and green flowers and leaves, and yellow accents. In the center of the tray, there is a large red rose surrounded by green leaves and smaller flowers, while along the edges, similar floral decorations continue, bordered by a yellow and black patterned border. The tray is positioned in the center of the image, viewed from above.

Index of American Design1943.8.15315

Apple Dish

Mildred E. Bent

1935/1942 · watercolor and graphite on paper

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The image shows a small wooden stand with various wooden objects attached. The stand includes two turned wooden supports on a base and a fork-like tool with a handle. The color palette is warm, consisting of natural wood tones from light to dark brown. The stand is positioned horizontally across the lower half of the image, with the objects arranged symmetrically on the base in the foreground.

Index of American Design1943.8.8352

Apple Parer

Regina Henderer

c. 1939 · watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard

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The image shows a wooden platform with an inscription that reads 'MADE BY GEO. S. DAUBERMAN 1862,' holding two mechanical objects. One object is a wooden arm with a pointed metal component and the other is a metal fork and handle assembly, both installed vertically on the board. The color palette includes shades of beige, brown, and dark metallic tones. The wooden board with the inscription is centered, with the pointed wooden arm slightly to the left and the metal fork and handle assembly to the right.

Index of American Design1943.8.8350

Apple Peeler

H. Langden Brown and Milton Bevier

c. 1940 · watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

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The image shows a detailed illustration of a wooden turning device with vertical wooden dowels on a rectangular wooden base. The colors used are shades of brown with variations implying wood grain and texture. The largest wheel is at the center, surrounded by smaller components secured to the base. A hand crank is visible on the left, extending from one of the dowels. The base is angled, with the right side slightly elevated.

Index of American Design1943.8.8351

Apple Peeler

Samuel W. Ford

1935/1942 · watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

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The image displays a wooden hand-cranked device with multiple components, including gears and levers, mounted on an oval wooden base. The color palette consists primarily of various shades of brown and beige. The device is positioned centrally on the base against a plain, neutral background.

Index of American Design1943.8.11154

Apple Peeler

Henrietta S. Hukill

c. 1939 · watercolor, graphite, colored pencil, and goauche on paperboard

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