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The sculpture depicts a fish crafted in a rounded, curled position with detailed scales and fins. The material appears to be dark stone against a pale background. The fish is shown in two layers of detail: a more intricate sketch above a solid sculpture. The base sketch shows an upright rendition while the solid stone captures a 3-dimensional view of the fish.

Index of American Design1943.8.12631

Aspic Mold

Philip Johnson

c. 1938 · graphite on paperboard

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The sculpture depicts a fish with detailed scales and fins in a dark, metallic material. The fish is portrayed in a curved position. The sculpture is life-sized and realistic.

Index of American Design1943.8.12647

Aspic Mold

Philip Johnson

c. 1938 · photograph, silver gelatin developed-out print

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The image displays two large, spiraling fiddlehead ferns with intricate detailing of unfurling leaves. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of black and gray on a light background. There is a larger fern on the right side and a slightly smaller one to its left, both positioned centrally and vertically on the page. The spirals and the delicate fronds create an ornate pattern against the plain background.

Print2006.133.34.56

Aspidium filix mas

Karl Blossfeldt

1928 · photogravure

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Sculpture1998.108.1.a

Assassination of the Brothers Cornelius and Johann de Witt at The Hague [obverse]

Pierre Aury

1672 · silver

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The image depicts a battle scene from an elevated viewpoint, showing soldiers in action on a plain. In the background, there are distant mountains. The sky has soft clouds against a light blue backdrop, contrasting with the activity below. Soldiers in uniforms are seen on the plain, with billowing smoke and waving flags. The scene includes troops and artillery engaged in the distance. The color palette consists of earthy browns, blues, and grays, emphasizing the liveliness of the battle.

Portfolio2015.19.3616.6

Assault at Contreras

Adolphe-Jean-Baptiste Bayot, after Carl Nebel

1851 · hand-colored lithograph on wove paper

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This is a drawing of a battle scene. The scene depicts figures engaged in combat using weapons such as swords, spears, and shields. One group is wearing helmets and armor, while the other group is clad in draped robes and some wear turbans. In the background, there is a fortified structure with smoke rising. The illustration captures the intensity and movement of the clash.

Print1969.15.351

Assault on the Outer Forts of Bone

Jacques Callot

c. 1614 · engraving on laid paper

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This is a drawing of a battle scene between two groups of soldiers. The foreground features intense combat with figures wearing varied attire, some in flowing garments and turbans while others wear helmets adorned with plumes. They are armed with swords and shields, engaged in close-quarters fighting. One figure is depicted on the ground in a fallen position, while another appears to be raising a hand as if to defend against an incoming attack. In the background, more soldiers are depicted, some firing rifles, indicating a wider battle raging beyond the immediate clash. The scene is set in a landscape with buildings and structures suggesting a fortified position or encampment. The detailed linework captures the dynamic and chaotic nature of battle.

Print1986.50.120

Assault on the Outer Forts of Bone

Jacques Callot

c. 1614 · engraving on laid paper [restrike]

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This is a detailed drawing of a historical battle scene featuring soldiers in siege warfare. They are seen advancing towards fortified walls with ladders, firing muskets. In the foreground, a figure in armor is directing the troops towards the battle. The soldiers wear armor, helmets with plumes, and carry weapons like muskets and pikes. Ships are visible in the background, suggesting naval forces may be involved. The drawing captures the chaos and coordination of the military operation with detailed line work, typical of engravings depicting historical events.

Print1969.15.353

Assault on Two Fortresses

Jacques Callot

c. 1614 · engraving on laid paper

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This is a drawing of a battle scene with soldiers, fortifications, and ships. The composition portrays a historical military engagement with soldiers wearing armor and plumed helmets, holding muskets and spears. In the foreground, officers direct the formation and attack. A group of soldiers is organized into a formation, some kneeling and some standing with weapons aimed. A fortified wall is depicted, with soldiers using ladders and firing from the top. In the distance, several masted ships suggest a maritime aspect to the scene. The style and execution exhibit meticulous linework and shading typical of engravings from the baroque period, reflecting a focus on detail, motion, and tension.

Print1986.50.116

Assault on Two Fortresses

Jacques Callot

c. 1614 · engraving on laid paper [restrike]

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Print2015.143.466

Assaut de la tribune

Honoré Daumier

1849 · lithograph

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Print1941.2.10

Assembly of Four Kings, in the foreground Four Men

Leonhard Beck

1514/1516 · woodcut

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This is a drawing of a group of royals seated on thrones with attendants standing before them. The image features four figures seated on elevated thrones, each wearing elaborate robes and holding staffs. They are adorned with crowns and draped in patterned fabrics. The seated figures are surrounded by a canopy overhead with floral and abstract patterns. In front of the royals stand several figures, each clad in period-appropriate garments with wide-brimmed hats, doublets, and puffed sleeves. The floor is patterned with a tiled design. The scene is set in an opulently decorated hall, indicated by architectural details visible at the top of the frame.

Print1943.3.2134

Assembly of Four Kings, in the foreground Four Men

Leonhard Beck

1514/1516 · woodcut

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This is an oval-shaped relief featuring multiple people, some standing and others seated. In the center is a standing woman who holds a tall staff with what look like flames at the top. Two bearded men stand on either side of her, facing her. In front of her, two people are sitting, one with their back to us and the other a man who is facing the left. A small child is on the ground between these two seated people, grabbing the leg of the man on the right. On the far left is another seated man who appears to be raising a large hammer. The people seem to be mostly nude, although the two standing men in the back wear draping cloaks and the seated man on the right wears a cloak and a helmet. The material of the medallion is a golden hue, with some areas that are slightly discolored.

Sculpture1942.9.210

Assembly of Gods

Attributed to Master IO.F.F.

second half 15th century · bronze

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The image shows an overhead view of a busy urban square with people and horse-drawn carriages. In the middle, there is a grand equestrian statue on a pedestal surrounded by scaffolding and fountains. The background features a row of multi-story buildings and hills in the distance. The image has a sepia tone, soft lighting, and a grainy texture, evoking a vintage aesthetic.

Photograph2019.20.3

Assembly of Troops for Napoleon III, Place Bellecour de Lyon

Pierre-Ambrose Richebourg

1860 · albumen silver print

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Painting1965.16.33

Assinneboine Chief before and after Civilization

George Catlin

1861/1869 · oil on card mounted on paperboard

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The image depicts four individuals. The adult male is standing at the center, wearing traditional clothing with feathers in his long black hair. He holds a fur piece. On his left, an adult female stands holding a child's hand. The child wears minimal clothing. On the right side of the male, two young individuals stand facing each other. They wear tunics with fringes. The background shows a light blue sky, green foliage, and brown ground. The scene is painted in an oval frame on a neutral-toned surface.

Painting1965.16.32

Assinneboine Warrior and His Family

George Catlin

1861/1869 · oil on card mounted on paperboard

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This is a drawing of a scene at a dining table. The image features two skeletal figures sitting across from each other at a table set with a bottle and glasses. The scene takes place under a sign that reads "Au rendez-vous des bons vivants." In the background, there is a depiction of a figure with a scythe. The setting gives off a commentary on mortality and indulgence, highlighted by the phrase above the figures that reads "Association en commandite pour l'exploitation de l'humanité." The drawing employs fine lines and cross-hatching techniques typical of 19th-century satirical illustrations.

Print2015.143.918

Association en commandite our l'exposition de l'humanité a la santé des pratiques

Honoré Daumier

1840 · lithograph

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The image shows a central figure ascending towards a heavenly realm surrounded by cherubic angels and divine light. Below, a group of figures appears to be witnessing or reacting to the event with expressions of awe and reverence. The detailing and cross-hatching techniques convey depth and drama, capturing the movement and celestial atmosphere of the scene. The border and composition suggest a baroque influence in style.

Print2018.113.45

Assumption of the Virgin

Martin Johann Schmidt

1775 · etching on laid paper

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This print shows an anthropomorphic figure that looks like a donkey sitting upright and wearing the clothes of a human. The donkey sits sideways on a platform, facing the left, with its torso upright and legs balanced on a surface. The donkey has long ears that stand straight up and a snout featuring prominent nostrils and a slight smile. It wears a jacket with a high collar and trousers. The donkey is holding a large open book that rests on the platform in front of it, featuring images of donkeys on each visible page. There appear to be other, indistinct objects around it. The background is gray with a simple speckled pattern.

Print1943.3.4711.mm

Asta su abuelo (And So Was His Grandfather)

Francisco Goya

published 1799 · lift-ground aquatint and aquatint on laid paper

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The drawing is of a mythological chariot scene. It shows an elaborate chariot adorned with intricate details, carrying figures seated on swirling clouds. Some figures hold branches or staffs, while others stand with flags and spears in classical armor. A horse is at the front guiding the chariot through the clouds. Decorative elements include a circular emblem and a radiating sun-like shape with a central portrait. The drawing features detailed linework, evoking historical or mythological grandeur.

Print2002.135.18

Asterione Argonote condoti da Giove Fulmina

Balthasar Moncornet after Remigio Cantagallina

Date not recorded · etching on laid paper

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The image shows a single, large wooden spool in the center, against a light beige background. The spool has a bulbous shape and is primarily dark brown with shades of yellowish-brown. The artist's signature, "Richard Barnett," is in the bottom right corner.

Index of American Design1943.8.6033

Asthma Jar

Richard Barnett

c. 1938 · watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard

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Photograph2015.52.13

Astonishment, stupefaction, amazement

Guillaume-Benjamin-Amant Duchenne (de Boulogne)

1854-1856, printed 1862 · albumen silver print

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The head and shoulders of a cleanshaven man are carved from white marble lightly streaked in gray in this freestanding sculpture. In this view, the shoulders are square to us, but he turns his head to our right. His left eyebrow, to our right, appears to cocked as he looks into the distance, and he has a sweeping nose with a rounded tip. His long upper lip overhangs the lower lip in a slight overbite. His hair is parted down the middle and ends in curls that angle from eye-level framing his forehead to ear-level at the back of his neck. He wears a high-collared breastplate over linked mail. The breastplate is ornamented with bands of flowers, dots, and other geometric designs. A strap and buckle hang from the neck area. The sculpture ends in a blunt, straight edge across the bottom, and it rests on a brown stone pedestal in front of a gray background.

Sculpture1942.9.135

Astorgio Manfredi

Mino da Fiesole

1455 · marble

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The image contains swirling lines and shapes, creating an abstract scene with a central figure suspended in motion amidst billowing clouds. The word "ASTROLOGIA" is inscribed above. The main figure is surrounded by circular and ribbon-like curves, suggesting movement and grace. Smaller winged figures hover nearby, one holding an instrument and another with a set of scales. The background features architectural elements like columns and a serene landscape.

Print1943.3.7975

Astrologia (Astrology)

Virgil Solis

Date not recorded · engraving

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