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The image shows a female figure standing near a body of water. The horizon is in the upper third of the image, where the water meets dense vegetation. The technique involves soft brushstrokes that create a smudged effect. The color palette is monochromatic in black and white, creating a contrast between light and shadow. Dense foliage frames the scene, and lighter areas lead the eye towards the water. The background features blurred vegetation, adding depth to the landscape.

Print1977.70.2

A Bather

Camille Pissarro

1894 · monotype on wove paper

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This is an illustration of a battle scene. The drawing shows a conflict between an armored figure on horseback and another figure standing and holding a sword as they appear to engage in combat. The horses are depicted in dynamic poses, adding a sense of movement to the scene. The background features energetic lines, enhancing the overall sense of motion. Detailed lines show the muscles and movement of the horses, as well as the flowing garments of the figures, emphasizing the dramatic intensity of the moment. The composition freezes a dynamic moment, conveying urgency and action.

Drawing1999.98.1

A Battle between Oriental Cavalry and Soldiers

Johann Wilhelm Baur

1636 · pen and brown ink and wash on laid paper

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This is a drawing of two muscular figures in dynamic poses. The drawing features a strong composition with two figures depicted in movement. The figures are rendered with fluid lines, capturing the tension in their muscles and the intensity of their actions. The background is filled with lines and shading, adding to the sense of motion and drama. The use of line weight and shadow conveys a sense of depth. The drawing is framed with a border focusing attention on the central action.

Drawing2007.111.143

A Battle of Nude Men

Giovanni Battista Piranesi

1744/1745 · pen and dark brown ink with brown and gray-brown wash over red chalk on laid paper pasted down on the remains of the artist's original mount

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This is a drawing of a battle scene. The drawing depicts figures engaged in combat, including warriors on foot and horseback. The composition shows movement and energy, with figures wielding weapons like spears and shields, and horses in mid-gallop. A blue wash adds depth and contrast to the monochrome sketch, highlighting the musculature of the figures and animals. The scene is set on an elevated platform or bridge, with figures falling or tumbling over the edge, adding drama and action to the artwork.

Drawing2010.93.17

A Battle on a Bridge

Giovanni Balducci

c.1600 · pen and brown ink with blue wash over black chalk, squared for transfer in black chalk, on laid paper

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This is a drawing of a battle scene with horses and warriors. The image is filled with figures in motion, illustrating the intensity of the skirmish. Horses are shown galloping and rearing, while warriors engage in combat with shields and weapons. The detailed linework conveys movement and drama, with overlapping forms emphasizing the complexity of the battle. Fine lines and cross-hatching add depth and texture to capture the energy and chaos of the scene.

Drawing2022.75.2

A Battle on Horseback

Domenico Campagnola

1510s · pen and brown ink with brown wash over black chalk on laid paper

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The image depicts three individuals. The primary figure is reclining in a large chair, dressed in a long-sleeved gown and wearing a bonnet. Another person is leaning over the chair, with curly hair and a bonnet, wearing a light dress with trim. A third person is partially kneeling to the right, holding a candlestick with a lit candle. The background features a fine pattern.

Print1945.5.203

A Bawd on Her Last Legs

Thomas Rowlandson (artist); Elizabeth Jackson (publisher)

1784, pubished 1785 · etching, aquatint, and lift-ground aquatint on laid paper

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The image shows three individuals: an elderly woman, a younger woman, and an older man. The elderly woman is seated in an armchair, with her full body visible, wearing a pink dress with puffed sleeves and a bonnet. Her facial expression is weary, eyes slightly closed, and she is resting her head back on the chair. The younger woman is standing beside the chair, her upper body visible, bending slightly forward toward the seated woman. She has loose curly blonde hair, adorned with a ribbon and a white bonnet. She wears a yellow dress with lace details and holds a lit candle on a brass holder. The older man is seated on the floor, his full body visible, leaning forward with closed eyes and holding his face. He is dressed in a light blue coat with white lace trimming and holds a hat and a walking stick. The scene is set against a textured, abstract background with muted tones of gray and green. The artist's signature and the date "1792" appear in the lower left corner, and below the image is the title "A Bawd on Her Last Legs."

Print1945.5.204

A Bawd on Her Last Legs

Thomas Rowlandson (artist); S W Fores (publisher)

1784, published 1792 · etching, aquatint, and lift-ground aquatint with hand coloring on laid paper

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The artwork depicts a coastal scene with a large sailing ship in the foreground. A rocky cliff is on the right with a figure looking outward. The horizon is high, showing calm water, distant landforms, and ship masts reaching towards the sky. The etching features detailed lines to depict water, ship, and rock textures, creating depth. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of gray and black. Additional ships are visible in the distance.

Print2023.103.3

A Beach with Fishermen Cutting Up a Whale and the Prophet Elijah

Magdalena van de Passe, after Roelandt Savery and Adam Willaerts

1620s · engraving on laid paper

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The image shows an empty boat on a sandy shoreline viewed from slightly above. The horizon is distant with the sea stretching towards it, and there are indistinct shapes on the water. The drawing is intricate, done in pencil with detailed lines and shading depicting textures of the sand and the boat. The color palette is monochromatic in grey and beige. The weathered boat is shown with detailed shadows and structure, along with textiles or tarps. In the background, there are minimalistic elements adding to the calm and expansive feel of the scene.

Print2015.19.2684

A Beached Longboat

American 19th Century

19th century · lithograph in black on wove paper

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The sculpture shows a standing bear with detailed facial features and posture. The bear is upright with its front paws slightly bent forward. It is dark brown in color, likely made of bronze. The sculpture has a smooth finish with subtle texturing for the bear's fur. It is small in size and fits comfortably within the frame.

Sculpture1957.14.81

A Bear

German 16th Century

second half 16th century · bronze//Medium brown bronze

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The image depicts a scene of a hunt in a rugged landscape viewed from a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon line is towards the upper third of the image, showing hills or mounds in the distance. The etching is detailed, showing figures and animals engaged in hunting. The lines are fine and dense, conveying movement and texture. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of gray from the black and white etching emphasizing detailed linework. In the foreground, figures and animals are actively engaged, while the background adds depth. The sky is pale, contrasting with the bustling scene below.

Print1998.63.11

A Bear Hunt

Jean-Jacques Flipart after Carle Van Loo

Date not recorded · etching on wove paper (proof)

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The image shows a three-quarter view of an individual with a focus on their upper body. The person is standing in a slightly turned position, holding a glass in their right hand raised to shoulder height. Their face is roughly sketched without distinct features. The hair is outlined without specific details. The person is depicted in a long overcoat with a high collar and a jacket with slightly visible sleeves. The drawing is in pencil on textured, light-brown paper. The background is blank.

Drawing2010.41.3

A Bearded Gentleman with a Glass of Wine

Charles-Louis-Lucien Müller

early 1860s · black chalk heightened with white on blue paper

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Drawing1991.217.40.b

A Bearded Man and a Man in Profile [verso]

Paul Gauguin

1884-1888 · graphite and crayon on wove paper

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The image displays a sketch of a person from the waist up, with arms lifted and bent. The individual's head is slightly tilted downwards, focusing below eye level. The facial features include a full beard and short hair. The person wears a loose-fitting shirt with rolled-up sleeves. They hold a long, thin object, possibly a stick or rod, with both hands apart. The background is plain with no distinct features. The sketch is created using pencil or charcoal with shading for depth and form.

Drawing1991.150.88

A Bearded Man with a Staff

Attributed to Simon Vouet

Date not recorded · black chalk and graphite, heightened with white on tan laid paper

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The image is a portrait sketch showing the upper body of a person. The individual is depicted sitting with their head resting on their hand. The facial features include a furrowed brow and a thick beard, framed by a wrinkled face. The hair appears to be covered with a large, soft hat. The person's clothing is suggested by a few lines that may represent a cloak or thick garment, possibly trimmed with fur. The individual appears to be wearing a long chain or necklace. The background is plain and unadorned, focusing all attention on the subject itself, with the sketch's delicate use of shading and texture giving the portrait depth.

Drawing2007.111.173

A Bearded Old Man Leaning His Head on His Hand

Lorenzo Baldissera Tiepolo

1755/1762 · charcoal with stumping and blue pastel

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The image shows a man seated on a bed, leaning forward and looking at a standing woman. The man wears loose clothing and has his hair pulled back. The woman is holding a lit candle and a frying pan, wearing a long dress and a headpiece. They are in a dimly-lit room with a canopy bed, scattered clothing items, and a chair.

Print1945.5.223

A Bed-warmer

Thomas Rowlandson

c. 1785 · etching

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The image is a pencil sketch depicting a tall tree that dominates the scene. The horizon is not clearly defined, with the focus on the tree's details. The trunk and branches are drawn with delicate, sinuous lines, while foliage is represented by light pencil strokes, suggesting natural movement. The sketch uses a monochromatic palette to create depth and texture, with varying shades of pencil. The tree's trunk and branches are detailed up close, while the foliage blends softly into the background. The drawing has a loose, airy feel, emphasizing the tree's organic intricacies without overwhelming detail.

Drawing1995.52.109

A Beech Wood

John Linnell

1815 · graphite heightened with white chalk on wove paper

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The image shows a stag in a natural setting. The stag has large, branching antlers and is standing on a hilly landscape with sparse vegetation and tall grasses. The drawing is created with fluid ink lines, emphasizing the animal's form and the undulating landscape. Simple lines, shading techniques, and texture are used to depict the scene elegantly and dynamically.

Drawing1985.42.1

A Bellowing Stag

Sir Edwin Landseer

probably 1840/1850 · pen and brown ink over graphite on wove paper

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This is a painting of two individuals in a cellar with wooden barrels. The scene depicts a space filled with large barrels. One individual appears to be pouring something into or from a vessel over a barrel, while the other leans on a barrel. The room is lined with barrels and there is a noticeable texture in the way they are drawn, with the figures standing amidst the storage area.

Print2015.143.660

A Bercy: Nous faisons ... ce que nous pouvons ...

Honoré Daumier

1856 · lithograph

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Sculpture1957.14.85

A Bird

Probably Florentine 16th Century

late 16th century · bronze//Dark patina

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Print2002.98.80

A Bird

Thomas Bewick

c. 1800 · wood engraving on China paper

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Drawing1976.33.1

A Bird Perched on a Branch with Fruit

Andrea Mantegna

1460s (?) · pen and brown ink on laid paper

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The artwork shows a person standing upright. The individual has a youthful face with round features and short, curly hair under a tall mitre. They wear ecclesiastical robes with intricate details like a cross around the neck. They hold a crosier in the left hand and raise the right hand with two fingers extended. There is no visible jewelry. The background is a simple, unadorned surface resembling a wooden or tile floor, with a blank wall behind, emphasizing the figure.

Print1958.8.151

A Bishop

Martin Schongauer

c. 1480/1490 · engraving on laid paper

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The sculpture is of a standing figure wearing a robe and a mitre, holding a crozier in one hand and gesturing with the other. The material appears to be metal, possibly bronze, with patches of gold leaf. The attire includes patterns around the neckline and hem of the robe. The color is a mix of dark bronze with gold highlights. The sculpture has a textured finish and is mounted on a small pedestal base.

Sculpture1942.9.218

A Bishop (Saint Gebhard)

Italian 15th Century

15th century · bronze

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