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Portfolio2003.86.10

Arco di Druso

Jacob Wilhelm Mechau

1794 · etching on laid paper

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The image shows a black and white etching of an ancient stone archway with fine brushwork detailing the stone and foliage. A man leads a cart pulled by donkeys towards the arch, while two figures sit on the ground to the right. In the background, the archway leads to a secondary arched gate. Tall trees and foliage crown the arch, with towers rising above them. The sky blends with the horizon, creating a monochromatic palette emphasizing texture and depth.

Portfolio2003.86.9

Arco di Druso, ora porta di San Sebastiano

Jacob Wilhelm Mechau

1794 · etching on laid paper

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The image is an etching of a ruinous arch, slightly off-center, with intricate line work to depict its structure. The horizon is above the arch, showing vegetation and rugged terrain in the distance. The etching displays textures representing flora and stone, with shadows and depth created by dense hatching. The sky is light with airy cross-hatching. The color palette is black on off-white paper. Foliage and rough ground are detailed near the arch, and ancient stonework and rocky formations extend into the landscape beyond.

Portfolio2002.66.1.25

Arco di Pola in Istria

Giovanni Battista Piranesi

1748 · etching on laid paper

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The image shows an ancient architectural ruin with a dominating arch and intricate details. More structures are visible in the background, continuing the historic setting. The artistic style features detailed etching lines and a monochromatic palette. Small figures and sections of the ruin suggest scale and add life to the scene. The overall visual impact is dramatic and atmospheric, capturing the beauty of the ancient monument against the urban environment.

Portfolio2002.66.1.18

Arco di Rimino fabbricato da Augusto

Giovanni Battista Piranesi

1748 · etching on laid paper

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The image is an etching of a classic architectural scene with an elevated perspective, offering a broad view of the structures. The horizon is visible along the distant architectural lines and beyond the archway. The etching features precise linework detailing the textures and forms of ancient stone structures. The color palette is monochromatic, using black and white for depth and detail. The grand arch of Settimio Severo is prominent in the foreground, with intricate carvings and deteriorating stones. Various ancient buildings with Roman architectural features like columns and arched windows are visible in the distance. The sky has a few clouds, creating a sense of openness, and people are scattered throughout the scene for scale.

Portfolio2002.66.1.13

Arco di Settimio Severo

Giovanni Battista Piranesi

1748 · etching on laid paper

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The image shows an aerial view of a landscape with architectural structures. In the background, there are distant trees and buildings. On the right side, a detailed Roman arch is depicted with inscriptions and greenery. The artwork features precise linework and cross-hatching for shading. The color scheme is monochromatic. In the foreground, there are figures near a ruin, and in the distance, ancient structures are visible. At the top, there is a banner with letters.

Portfolio2002.66.1.6

Arco di Tito

Giovanni Battista Piranesi

1748 · etching on laid paper

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The image shows a view from a slightly elevated point of a grand architectural structure resembling a triumphal arch. The arch is central, with intricate details and lush vegetation intertwined with the stonework. The scene suggests a horizon with a hill or cityscape in the distance, marked by a distant building's dome above wall-like structures. The style is an etching with meticulous lines creating texture and depth, seen in shadows and ship sails. The color palette is monochromatic, using dark and light contrast to define forms and depth. Figures and cargo silhouette near the arch and docks where tall ships are moored, with masts reaching into the sky against the light background.

Portfolio2002.66.1.29

Arco di Trajoano in Ancona

Giovanni Battista Piranesi

1748 · etching on laid paper

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The image features an architectural scene with an ancient stone arch as the focal point. The perspective is straight-on, providing a clear view of the structure's details. The horizon line is not visible. The arch, constructed from large stone blocks, is on the left, leading towards other buildings on the right. The artwork uses intricate etching techniques to depict textures of stone, foliage, and sky. The color palette is monochromatic, with varying shades of black, white, and gray. Figures are seen walking along a path near the arch, emphasizing the scale of the architecture. In the distance, smaller buildings are depicted under a cloudy sky.

Portfolio2002.66.1.30

Arco di Trajoano in Ancona

Giovanni Battista Piranesi

1748 · etching on laid paper

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The pencil drawing features a tree-lined path leading towards a dome structure in the distance. The horizon is high, with the dome and a smaller structure below it dominating the skyline. The sketchy and loose brushstrokes give the scene movement and texture. The color palette is monochrome, using shades of gray on off-white paper. The path is flanked by dense trees on the left and shaded foliage on the right, creating depth and directing the viewer towards the structures.

Drawing1991.105.25

Arco Oscuro--Over the Via Fiaminia

Elihu Vedder

c. 1890 · graphite on wove paper

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Two rabbits, one white and one gray, lie on a grassy hill in this horizontal painting on paper. On our left, the white rabbit rests so its front paws face us, and it looks slightly off to our left. To our right, the gray rabbit takes up most of the picture with its head near the white rabbit and its tail nearly touching the right edge of the paper. Tiny pen and graphite strokes make up the individual hairs of the rabbits' fur and whiskers. The ground close to us is olive and earth green. Mountains are frosty teal-green in the distance under lavender-gray clouds streaking up and to our left against a blue sky. Two birds fly in the deep distance. Tiny writing in black ink in the top left corner spells "Leach" in the top left corner. A number 1 appears next to the gray rabbit’s head and a number 2 next to the white.

Drawing1951.9.10

Arctic Hare

John James Audubon

c. 1841 · pen and black ink and graphite with watercolor and oil paint on paper

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This is a painting of two birds in a coastal landscape. One bird is perched on a rocky cliff, while the other is depicted in flight above it. The birds have sleek black heads and elongated tail feathers. The background includes a calm sea with a distant view of rugged cliffs and a few scattered clouds in a pale blue sky. The painting details the plumage of the birds with great precision, highlighting the texture and coloration of their feathers. The scene captures a sense of natural serenity and the majesty of the birds' environment.

Print1945.8.267

Arctic Jager

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

1835 · hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper

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This is a print showing a bird diving towards water with its wings and tail spread out. The bird has a thin pink beak and pink feet, a black patch on the top of its head, a white throat and tail, and a gray body and wings. The background shows a gray-blue sky with heavy clouds and a blue, slightly wavy ocean below. The print is surrounded by a border of off-white paper, and there are some lines of text below it.

Print1945.8.250

Arctic Tern

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

1835 · hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper

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The image shows a full-body etching of a young male figure standing on a circular platform. The boy is depicted nude, with his hands raised to his neck, holding a curved staff. His head is slightly tilted to the side, eyes closed in a serene expression, and his hair is short and curly. Flowing ribbons or draperies surround him, adding to the dynamic quality of the composition. In the background, there are star-like shapes, adding a mystical element to the piece. The setting is largely abstract, with the ribbons and staff providing the main physical context in an otherwise neutral backdrop.

Print1964.4.15

Arcturus

Julian Alden Weir

1893 · engraving

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The image shows a grassy area with scattered sticks, logs, and a stone structure in the foreground. Trees surround the area, leading the eye to a grand classical building in the distance. An arched viaduct can be seen on the horizon. The color palette is sepia-toned, creating a nostalgic feel with soft contrasts.

Photograph2000.122.1

Arcueil-Cachan, Parc de Madame de Provigny

Eugène Atget

1901 · albumen silver print

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Print2012.46.1.12

Areae et Palatii Pontificii Vaticani Topographia [A Papal Blessing in Saint Peter Square]

Attributed to Étienne Dupérac, published by Bartolomeo Faleti

1567 · Etching

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Print1943.3.9078.a

Arearea no Varua Ino (Words of the Devil) [recto]

Paul Gauguin

1894 · watercolor monotype on Japan paper, mounted to tan cardboard on whose verso is a fragment of another print

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The image shows a rocky hilltop with people engaged in conversation or resting. In the background, there are mountains and a town with various buildings. The color palette is primarily in sepia tones.

Photograph2012.137.17

Areopagus

James Robertson

1857 · albumen silver print

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A sun-dappled dirt road runs away from us, parallel to a shimmering body of water under a blue sky dotted with white clouds in this horizontal landscape painting. The scene is loosely painted with visible brushstrokes, so some details are difficult to make out. The road moves back in space from the lower right corner of the canvas. It is lined with tall thin trees with narrow, dark green canopies to our right and with marshy grasses to our left. The road ends or curves in front of a row of terracotta-orange and gray buildings and smokestacks along the horizon, which comes about a third of the way up this composition. Two women and a child stand and sit in the shadows at the base of the trees to our right. Two sailboats drift on the glassy surface of the water. A row of celery-green trees on the horizon to our left and the sails of the boats reflect in the water. The artist signed the lower right corner, “Claude Monet.”

Painting1970.17.42

Argenteuil

Claude Monet

c. 1872 · oil on canvas

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Sculpture1957.14.1066

Argentina Pallavicini, died 1550, Wife of Guido Rangoni, Poetess and Botanist

Antonio Vicentino

after 1526 · bronze

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The image depicts two men sitting at a round table. One man is on the left and the other is on the right. The man on the left is leaning forward with his elbows on the table, facing the man on the right. He has wavy hair and is wearing a long coat with a high collar and fitted trousers. The man on the right is seated slightly leaning back, holding a glass. He has a long, pointed nose, large eyes, and tousled hair, wearing a similar outfit. There are items such as a dish and a cup on the table between them. In the background, there are wall-mounted objects that resemble pitchers or jugs. The setting is a simple interior space with a window and basic wall design.

Print2015.143.279

Argument irrésistible

Honoré Daumier

1841 · lithograph

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This is a painting of three pheasants in a lush, tropical forest. The birds are detailed with intricate patterns and eye-like spots on their feathers, resembling a peacock's tail. The background features green foliage, water with reflections, and rich, vibrant colors including browns, oranges, and varying shades of green.

Print1991.163.50

Argus Pheasant (Argusianus Argus)

W. Hart

published 1850-1883 · hand-colored lithograph on wove paper

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Print1947.7.96

Ari

Odilon Redon

1898 · lithograph

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The image displays a person standing gracefully, slightly turned to the side. They are holding a heart-shaped object close to their chest. The person has soft facial features, long hair with a garland of leaves and flowers, and is wearing a draped garment. The background is plain with a textured surface.

Drawing1989.2.1

Ariadne

Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones

1863/1864 · watercolor and gouache over graphite on smooth wove paper

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Photograph2007.29.38

Ariadne

Oscar Gustaf Rejlander

1857 · albumen silver print

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