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This image is a portrait showing the upper half of a man seated, captured from the waist up. The man is positioned with his body facing slightly to the right, and his head turned towards the viewer. He has a broad, round face with a full beard and mustache. His hair is cut short and slightly receding at the hairline. He has a somber expression and wears ornate clothing typical of the period, featuring a richly patterned garment with intricate design and a high, frilled collar. Draped over his shoulders is a dark cloak with a decorative emblem on the shoulder. Around his neck, he wears a gold chain with a large, detailed medallion. In his hand, he holds a few feathers. The background of the image consists of a structural element with two coats of arms displayed on each side, set against a textured, neutral-colored backdrop. Above the man's image is a text block in ornate script.

Print2009.58.2

Augustus Hertzog zu Sachsen

Jakob Lucius the Elder

1564 · hand-colored woodcut on laid paper

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The image shows an upper-body portrait of a man in an oval frame. The man is posed facing forward with his body turned slightly to his right. He has a mustache and a pointed beard, styled hair, and wears elaborate clothing from a historical period style. Surrounding the portrait is an inscription, with Latin text below it, alongside the engraver's signature and date, "L. Kilian. sculps: 1621." The background is filled with a hatched pattern.

Print1950.14.68

Augustus II, Duke of Brunswick

Lucas Kilian

1621 · engraving

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The image is a historical portrait engraving of a man's upper half. He is facing forward with his head slightly turned to the left, looking directly at the viewer. The man has a mustache and goatee, with wavy, light-colored hair. He is dressed in an ornate outfit with intricate patterns and a large ruff collar. The portrait is in an oval frame with Latin inscriptions. Outside the frame, there are allegorical figures; one is looking at a mirror and another is holding scales. The background has decorations with symbols like an open book and a globe, suggesting scholarly themes. Latin text is also present at the bottom of the engraving.

Print1950.14.69

Augustus II, Duke of Brunswick

Lucas Kilian

1621 · engraving

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The image displays an engraved portrait of a man from the waist up. He is shown slightly angled, facing left, with his body turned to the side. The man has a mustache, beard, high hairline, and wavy hair brushed back. He wears a textured garment with an ornate ruff around his neck, typical of 17th-century noble attire. Surrounding him is an oval frame with Latin inscriptions. The background within the frame is dark and patterned, while outside there are decorative elements like foliage and scrolls. Objects such as armor, a globe, and books are depicted at the bottom of the engraving.

Print1950.14.70

Augustus II, Duke of Brunswick

Lucas Kilian

1626 · engraving

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The image shows a portrait of a man from the waist up. He is seated in a slightly angled position, facing towards the left side of the frame. The man has a beard and mustache, with curly hair visible under a tall, wide-brimmed hat. He is wearing elaborate clothing, including a patterned doublet with buttons and lace trim at the collar, a cloak over one shoulder, and a chain around his neck. The man holds the hilt of a sword in his left hand. The background includes draped curtains and a column.

Print1951.11.382

Augustus II, Elector of Saxony

Johan Barra

Date not recorded · engraving

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Sculpture1957.14.1313

Augustus Lösch, 1471-1535, Chancellor of the Duchy of Bavaria

Friedrich Hagenauer

1526 · lead

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This is a portrait of a man wearing a detailed outfit. He has a mustache and long hair, and is holding a cylindrical object and a hat. The background shows a maritime scene with ships on the water under a cloudy sky.

Print1951.4.1

Augustus Stellingwerf, First Lord Admiral of Friesland

Abraham Blooteling after Lodewyk van der Helst

Date not recorded · engraving

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The image is a portrait showing the upper half of a man's body, centered within an ornate border. He is seated facing slightly to his left but looks directly at the viewer. He has a prominent mustache and beard with medium-length wavy hair. His facial expression is neutral, and his eyes are wide open. The man is dressed in a richly decorated dark garment, featuring a high lace collar and a sash across his shoulder. His attire is elaborately patterned with floral designs and ornate buttons. There are no visible pieces of jewelry or objects. The background is a plain, light-colored surface with some stippling, giving it a textured appearance, and there is a rectangular border surrounding the rounded portrait. Below the image, there is a text caption with Latin inscriptions describing the man's title and name.

Print1950.14.66

Augustus, Duke of Brunswick

Unknown Artist

Date not recorded · engraving

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The image displays an engraved portrait of a man from the waist up. He faces slightly left with a direct gaze. The man has a long, curled mustache, a full beard, and medium-length hair covered by a cap. He wears richly designed clothing with ornate patterns and a fur-lined collar. The oval frame around him is decorated with intricate designs, including a crest at the top with a crown and various decorative elements like leaves, spirals, and a lion's face. On either side of the frame are allegorical figures, a woman with wings on the left, and a similar figure on the right. Below the oval are depictions of a unicorn and a deer. Under the portrait is a cartouche with Latin text, accompanied by more heraldic imagery and embellishments. The background features detailed engravings consistent with the grandeur of the portrait.

Print1950.14.67

Augustus, Duke of Brunswick

Conrad Waumans after Anselmus von Hulle

1652 · engraving

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The image depicts a portrait of an older man within an ornate oval frame. The man has a serious expression, featuring a prominent forehead, full beard and mustache, and short, receding hair. He is portrayed wearing elaborate armor with a ruffled collar. The frame surrounding the portrait is intricately decorated with foliage, figures resembling classical statues, and heraldic symbols. The background is filled with ornamental designs. The artwork is dated 1582 at the bottom center.

Print1950.14.71

Augustus, Duke of Saxony

Unknown Artist

1582 · engraving

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The image displays a rural landscape with a river, hills, trees, a castle or manor on a hill, and various figures engaged in activities like fishing and tending to herds of cattle and sheep. The scene is depicted in a monochromatic sepia tone with fine detailing of the brushstrokes.

Print2015.104.1

Augustusburg Castle Seen from the River

Adrian Zingg

1790s · etching with brown wash on wove paper, on an old mount

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The image shows a man from the waist up, seated and looking to his right. He appears stern, with a strong jaw, pronounced cheekbones, deep-set eyes, and a furrowed brow. He has short, thin hair, a receding hairline, and sideburns. The man wears a dark robe with a white collar and holds a long pipe in his right hand. On the table next to him are three large books, some bound with leather straps. A crucifix stands to the left of the books. The background is a neutral, textured surface.

Print1943.3.8093

Augustyn Bloemaert

Jonas Suyderhoff after Johannes Cornelisz Verspronck

Date not recorded · engraving

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The image shows a rectangular frame with text inside, a cherub above it holding an arrow and bow. The color scheme includes sepia and off-white. Below the text frame is a grouping of items like boxes and fabrics.

Print1943.3.4960

Aula Veneris: Title Page

Wenceslaus Hollar

1644 · etching

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Sculpture1957.14.1072.a

Aulus Caecina Alienus, General of Vitelius A.D. 68 [obverse]

Camillo Mariani

after 1591 · bronze

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The image shows an elderly woman seated on a decorative chair. She is facing the camera with a gentle expression on her face. She is wearing a bonnet that covers her hair completely, a high-collared blouse or dress with a large bow at her neck, and long, loose-fitting sleeves. Her hands rest in her lap. The chair has a spiraled design and ornamental details typical of the 19th century. At the bottom of the image, there is text with the name “Aunt Mary” and a personal quote attributed to her.

Photograph2023.39.68

Aunt Mary Dines

Frederick F. Gutekunst

c. 1865 · albumen silver print (carte-de-visite)

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The image shows a group of people standing closely together in a busy setting. The central figure is a man with a large top hat, a substantial collar, a bow tie, a mustache, and sideburns. Next to him is a woman with a 19th-century hairstyle, wearing a bonnet. She appears to be holding or gesturing towards some fabric. The man beside her also wears a top hat and similar clothing, with a thick, curled mustache. They are surrounded by ornate drapery, suggesting a luxurious setting. The artwork is shaded with sketch lines, possibly indicating a historical print or drawing. The background includes structural outlines of an indoor venue, possibly with more people or decorations typical of an exhibition environment.

Print2015.143.630

Auras-tu bientot fini de regarder ces chales?

Honoré Daumier

1855 · lithograph

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Painting1957.11.7

Aurora

American 19th Century

mid 19th century · oil on wood

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Sketched with red and white chalk on tan-colored paper, a nude woman sits looking down to our right in this vertical drawing. The woman’s body is angled to our right, and she has a round face with a small nose, bow-shaped mouth, and slight double chin. A few lines suggest her hair is swept up and back from her forehead. She leans onto her left elbow, to our right and farther from us, which appears to rest on a bank of clouds. She reaches forward with her other hand to hold some drapery. She has soft, rounded arms, tummy, and thighs, and her ankles are crossed. The artist signed the lower left corner, “f. boucher.”

Drawing2000.9.3

Aurora

François Boucher

c. 1733 · red and white chalk on brown laid paper, with later framing line in brown ink

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The image depicts a male figure with goat-like legs and a human upper body holding a staff. Beside him is a female figure holding an infant. In the background to the left, there is a rooster with the word "Aurora" written. To the right are trees and a large amphora. The setting is outdoors in a natural landscape. The drawing style is detailed with fine lines and shading.

Print2007.18.1

Aurora (Dawn)

Charles Le Brun

c. 1640 · etching with engraving on laid paper

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Drawing1942.9.992

Aurora and Cephalus

François Boucher

c. 1766 · brown chalk with stumping on light beige laid paper, with later framing line in brown ink

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Sculpture1942.5.20

Aurora and Tithonus

Auguste Rodin

1905 or 1906 · plaster

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This is a drawing of figures in a cloudscape with divine light. The image is detailed with figures reclining and interacting within clouds, illuminated by a central burst of light. It is enclosed within an octagonal frame, enhancing the ethereal quality. The shading and line work create depth and motion, with a style reminiscent of Baroque art.

Drawing2006.168.1

Aurora Heralding the Arrival of the Morning Sun

François Boucher

c. 1765 · brown and black chalk with stumping, heightened with white chalk on buff laid paper

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The sculpture depicted on this round object features a scene with a winged horse and a chariot rider prominently. The winged horse is mid-gallop, showcasing its powerful limbs and wings spread as if in flight. The rider is captured with flowing garments and is holding what appears to be a staff or torch, indicating movement. Surrounding the central figures are intricate clouds and elements that suggest a sky or celestial scene. The sculpture is colored in a rich bronze, indicative of metal, giving the object an antique appearance. A raised, beaded border encircles the rim, adding to the ornate detail, and text in a classical font girds the top edge.

Sculpture1957.14.1031.b

Aurora Riding through the Heavens [reverse]

Jacopo Nizzola da Trezzo

1552 · bronze

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The round bronze medallion features a raised relief sculpture depicting a scene with human figures and horses in motion. There are three figures depicted - one central figure standing elevated with an outstretched arm, and two figures on horseback flanking the central figure. The surface has a textured appearance. Around the edge, there is a border of dots, and the word "TENEBRARVM" is inscribed across the top. The medallion has a rich, earthy brown color due to the bronze material. The overall appearance suggests age and intricacy in craftsmanship.

Sculpture1957.14.899.b

Aurora Stepping from a Car [reverse]

Italian 16th Century

c. 1518 · bronze

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