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The image displays a railway scene from a slightly above and left view. The setting includes leafless trees and buildings in the horizon, with curving tracks extending towards a vanishing point. A train is seen moving along a track to the right, emitting visible steam. Additional parallel tracks are detailed to the left, accompanied by a small station building. The color scheme is predominantly sepia, creating a vintage atmosphere. Various items such as barrels and supplies are visible on a platform, with an empty track bed nearby.

Photograph2022.103.9

Atlantic & Great Western Railway

James F. Ryder

1862 · albumen silver print

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The image shows a mythical figure with animalistic features and a human form, engaged in a dynamic pose with raised arms and a bent knee stance. Beside the figure, another figure in an elaborate draped garment with arms extended towards the mythical being. The scene is depicted with simple, clear line work on a textured background.

Drawing1998.105.1.rrr

Atlas and One of the Hesperides

Jacques-Louis David

1775/80 · transfer tracing on oiled laid paper

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The image displays swirling circular patterns on the surface, intertwined with organic shapes. The design resembles a marbled effect or grainy patterns in polished wood. The spirals and shapes resemble whirlpools or eddies in water. Warm brown tones with touches of deep blue and ochre enhance the natural feel of the composition.

Volume2024.82.1

Atlas des Environs de Paris

Jean Delagrive

1740 · bound volume with letterpress text title page and etching and engravings on laid paper

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This is a photo of a medal. The medal features a muscular, kneeling figure holding a celestial globe on their back. The globe is decorated with constellations and stars. The Latin inscription "PAR VIRTUS ONERI" is on the medal, along with the year "1715." The medal has an aged patina, indicating it is likely made of bronze or a similar alloy, with detailed engraving and relief work.

Sculpture1997.114.19.b

Atlas Supporting the Heavens [reverse]

Jean Le Blanc

1715 · bronze

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The image shows two sculpted figures on the facade of a building. The figures are likely atlantes, which are male figures used as architectural supports. Both figures are depicted in a classical style with muscular builds. The figure on the left has its hands placed behind its head, while the figure on the right also has its arms bent and hands raised above its head. The figures are draped with cloth around their lower bodies, and there are intricate carved details such as floral garlands and swirling decorative elements. The sculpture is monochromatic, suggesting it is made of stone or plaster. Each figure is intricately carved with attention to anatomical detail. The setting suggests a baroque or classical architectural style with ornate embellishments framing the figures.

Drawing2007.111.126

Atlases on the Wallpavillon of the Dresden Zwinger

Adolph Menzel

1880 · graphite with stumping, on wove paper

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The image shows three men from head to toe. The man on the left is standing and playing a wind instrument resembling a bagpipe, wearing a tall top hat and tailored suit. He is standing close to a wall facing the two other men. The man in the middle is in a dancing position, with his arms raised in a lively motion, wearing a formal suit with a mustache and short hair. His left leg is bent and lifted as if in a dance step. The man on the right is also in a dancing pose, with a round face, short hair, and dressed in a suit with a visible white shirt. He raises his left hand slightly towards the other men. The background walls have artistic detailing with intricate designs.

Print1958.8.61

Attachés par leur grandeur au rivage de la Seine...

Honoré Daumier

1850 · lithograph

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This print shows a battle with people on horseback and a horse-drawn carriage on a wide road lined with trees and a small hill. The horse-drawn carriage is in the center of the print, surrounded by people with long weapons. On the left, people on horseback are engaged in combat with men on the ground - some have similar long weapons, and others are firing guns. Three people stand on a hill in the background, looking down at the conflict. In the bottom center of the print, a person lays on the ground, next to a long weapon and a bundle spilling its contents on the ground. Another person is on the ground near the front wheel of the carriage. On the right, a person is held down on the ground and threatened or impaled by another person holding a long weapon. Next to them, a horse rears up. On the far right, a person in shadow looks out at the scene from a group of trees. The person holds a long gun and wears a feathered hat.

Print1943.3.2221

Attack on a Coach

Jacques Callot

c. 1633 · etching on laid paper

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The image shows a horizontal view of a chaotic and dynamic scene of a robbery. The etching technique is used with detailed strokes, particularly in the depiction of trees and foliage. The color palette is monochromatic, utilizing shades of black and white. A figure lies on the ground with a bag, while robbers on horseback and other figures engage in the robbery. In the distance, a covered wagon is being assailed by bandits, with trees surrounding the scene.

Print1969.15.773

Attack on a Coach

Jacques Callot

c. 1633 · etching on laid paper

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The image shows a scene in a wooded area with a path and two figures on horseback in the background. The artwork features intricate etchings for texture and detail, focusing on foliage, clothing, and facial expressions. The color scheme is monochromatic with varying shades of black and white for contrast. The scene includes a figure by a tree and an ambush on a carriage with figures in motion. In the distance, there are birds flying in the sky.

Print1974.55.52

Attack on a Coach

Gerrit van Schagen after Jacques Callot

c. 1642/1680 · etching and engraving on laid paper

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We look across and down at a channel of water separating two landmasses labeled "Boston" and "Charles Town" in this horizontal landscape painting. Four three-masted ships are in the aquamarine-blue harbor between us and the land. Three of them have their sails unfurled and smoke billows from the broad, starboard side of each. Tidy rows of brown houses line the area of Boston. A puff of white smoke rises from the farthest point. Two arrow-shaped missiles, perhaps projectiles on fire, arc toward Charles Town, where billowing gray plumes of smoke rise from vivid orange fire on the far side of the landmass. Rowboats bring soldiers to the shore of Charles Town, close to where hundreds of soldiers line up and fire at each other. Much of the rest of Charles Town is a hill leading to sheer cliffs to our right. Tan and gray-colored smoke mixes among bright white clouds against a pale blue sky on the top half of the painting.

Painting1953.5.86

Attack on Bunker's Hill, with the Burning of Charles Town

American 18th Century

1783 or after · oil on canvas

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The image depicts a dynamic scene on a flat terrain. In the center, there is a horizon with trees and shrubbery. The scene is detailed with fine engravings, showing figures and natural elements in monochrome. Close to us, figures are shown in action, including a group tackling someone and a person on a horse being confronted. In the distance, more figures and foliage blend into the landscape's contour lines. There is a figure hanging from a tree on the horizon.

Print1943.3.2209

Attacking Travelers on the Highway

Jacques Callot

c. 1633 · etching on laid paper

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The image depicts a detailed scene from a low vantage point. The horizon is in the upper third of the frame, lined with densely-packed, intricately drawn trees. Fine and expressive line work with cross-hatching and detailed strokes convey texture. Figures engage in dynamic activity, including combat and gesturing. A fallen figure lies nearby. In the distance, more figures are seen against the backdrop of trees. The color palette is monochromatic, relying on light and dark lines for contrast.

Print1969.15.896

Attacking Travelers on the Highway

Jacques Callot

c. 1633 · etching on laid paper

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This is an image showing two horses confronting a lion. One horse shows alarm and movement, while the other horse is in a tense stance. A person is depicted holding a spear and defending against the lion. The horses have dynamic poses with flowing manes, conveying a sense of action. The scene has high contrast and detailed textures, creating a vibrant atmosphere. The artist has depicted the encounter with careful shading and line work, capturing the dramatic moment.

Print1999.111.4

Attaque du lion

Louis-Candide Boulanger

c. 1830 · lithograph on chine collé

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In the image, a horseman is in conflict with a tiger. The tiger is attacking the horse and rider, with the horse appearing startled and the rider wielding a spear. The scene is depicted in black and white with dynamic lines and shading, emphasizing the intense and dramatic nature of the encounter.

Print1999.111.7

Attaque du tigre

Louis-Candide Boulanger

Date not recorded · lithograph on chine collé

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This is a drawing of three figures. Two figures are seated on makeshift scales while a third figure adds a box labeled "Venetie". The drawing features a humorous or satirical scene where figures are being weighed on the scales. The scales are suspended from a horizontal beam and the drawing is in a style typical of satirical cartoons or caricatures. The characters are exaggerated in their features, emphasizing the underlying message or criticism of the artwork.

Print1979.49.224

Attendez... il faut encore ceci...

Honoré Daumier

1866 · lithograph on newsprint

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This is a drawing of a seated man holding a whip, a surprised onlooker, and several other people watching. The man behind the desk is wearing a hat and spectacles. The onlookers have varying expressions. The setting is an interior with a desk and a textured wall in the background.

Print1943.3.3052

Attends... j'te vas en donner... du maitre d'école

Honoré Daumier

1846 · lithograph

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The image shows a person's upper body, focusing on their head and shoulders. The individual is seated upright, with their face aimed directly at the camera. They have a noticeable bald head, with wrinkles crossing their forehead. Their facial expression appears neutral, and they have drooping eyelids. Their clothing consists of a light-colored, loose-fitting garment. There is another figure partially visible to the left side of the frame, who seems to be wearing dark clothing. This person is obscured and only partially visible. The background is plain and dark.

Photograph2015.52.16

Attention

Guillaume-Benjamin-Amant Duchenne (de Boulogne)

1854-1856, printed 1862 · albumen silver print

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The image depicts the upper half of a man facing the camera directly. He is shown bare-chested under a loosely draped shirt, with pronounced facial features including a furrowed brow and deep-set eyes. He has thinning hair at the top, with longer, wavy strands at the sides. The man's open, wrinkled shirt is visible. The background is plain and sepia-toned, giving a vintage effect. A hand on the left side of the image is holding an object that extends towards the man's face, possibly touching his eyebrow.

Photograph2015.52.18

Attention (left); Reflection (right)

Guillaume-Benjamin-Amant Duchenne (de Boulogne)

1854-1856, printed 1862 · albumen silver print

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The image depicts a man seated from the waist up in the center of the frame. His left hand is tucked into his partially open shirt. He is facing the camera directly and has a lined forehead and prominent cheekbones, with an intense expression. He has receding hair, showing a fair amount of forehead, with longer hair at the sides. He wears a loose, light-colored shirt with ruffled sleeves and no visible accessories or jewelry. A hand from an unseen person extends from the left side of the image, holding a string or pendulum above the man's head. The background is plain and slightly textured in a sepia tone, without any additional elements.

Photograph2015.52.5

Attention (left); Severity, aggression (right)

Guillaume-Benjamin-Amant Duchenne (de Boulogne)

1854-1856, printed 1862 · albumen silver print

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The image shows a seated woman with her upper body visible. She is looking slightly upward with defined facial features, including pronounced cheekbones and creases around her eyes. Her dark hair is neatly brushed back, and she is wearing a dress with a patterned fabric, high collar, decorative lace collar, buttons down the front, and a ribbon detail. Another person is partially visible behind her, appearing to hold a metal instrument near her head. The background is dark and nondescript.

Photograph2015.52.21

Attention, attentive gaze (left); Painful attention (right)

Guillaume-Benjamin-Amant Duchenne (de Boulogne)

1854-1856, printed 1862 · albumen silver print

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The image shows two individuals depicted partially, from the waist up, as they are engaged in the act of bathing in a body of water. The person on the left is seated with their knees visible and has water pouring over their head, hands positioned on their head as though they are washing their hair. Their facial features are not clearly defined, but they have short, light-colored hair that is drenched. The second person stands or kneels to the right, with black, wet hair hanging over their face. They are shirtless, and the lower part of their body is submerged in water. The background features a sketched outline of buildings and two figures walking along the shore; one is a man wearing a tall hat and holding a cane, and the other is a woman with a parasol.

Print1979.49.104

Attention, Gargouillet, v'la le bourgeois qui passe...

Honoré Daumier

1842 · lithograph on newsprint

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The image shows three large metallic objects resembling door hardware. There is a horizontal handle with two screws on the left, a vertical handle with a latch in the center, and another handle with rope-like detailing on the right. The color palette is predominantly shades of gray and black.

Index of American Design1943.8.12011

Attic Door Latch

James M. Lawson

c. 1936 · watercolor, graphite, and goauche on paper

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Index of American Design1943.8.12012

Attic Door Latch

James M. Lawson

c. 1936 · pen and ink on paper

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Print2016.151.3

Attila at the Gates of Rome

Giovanni Battista Bracelli, after Alessandro Algardi

1649 · etching on laid paper [proof]

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