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This is a painting of an allegorical scene featuring two figures. The composition is energetic, with sweeping lines and a sense of motion. The painting is done in sepia tones with loose, cursive lines. The figures are surrounded by swirling shapes and partial impressions of elements.

Drawing2009.70.185

Aurora's Tryst with Time Interrupted

Giuseppe Passeri

c. 1700 · pen and brown ink with brown and red wash, red and black chalk, heightened with white gouache on laid paper

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The image displays a central arrangement of elongated, pointed yellow lines radiating outward in a circular formation. At the core, an oval shape with red lines converging at its center is divided into three sections. The bottom section looks like a textured stone or earth. The overall composition resembles a sun or radiant celestial object with a structured, abstract form.

Index of American Design1943.8.6528

Aurora, from Behind Saint

Cornelius Christoffels

1940 · watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

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The image shows a riverscape with a bridge crossing over a waterway. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, showing a wide view ahead. The skyline is depicted with a row of buildings and trees meeting the sky. The bridge arches gracefully over the river, supported by sturdy piers. The etching technique uses dark lines and cross-hatching for texture, particularly in the trees and water. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of black and gray, creating a moody atmosphere. The dark lines add texture to the trees and water, capturing the rustic landscape.

Print2012.92.758

Aus Dem Tiergarten (From the Tiergarten)

Lovis Corinth

1920 · drypoint in black on wove paper

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The image is an etching depicting a scene with a bridge slightly above the center. The bridge's line marks the horizon, with figures moving along it. In the distance are tree branches reaching upward, creating a web-like pattern. A lamppost is on the left of the bridge. The style features energetic brushstrokes and line work. The color palette is monochromatic, with dark shades against a lighter background. Water in the foreground reflects the bridge and vertical pole details, blending with the background lines.

Print1991.243.17

Aus dem Tiergarten (View of the Tiergarten)

Lovis Corinth

1920 · drypoint in black on J. W. Zanders wove paper

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The image shows a narrow canyon with towering rock walls on either side, viewed from a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon is obscured as the canyon continues into the distance, where the rocks rise steeply and enclose the view. The texture and details of the canyon walls are rugged and layered, creating strong vertical lines. The color palette is monochromatic in shades of sepia, emphasizing the contrast between the rocks and the water at the base of the chasm. Close to us, large flat rocks lead the viewer's gaze along the canyon. In the background, the canyon walls converge and are topped with a sparse growth of trees.

Photograph2012.18.1

Ausable Chasm - Up the River from Table Rock

Seneca Ray Stoddard

c. 1880 · albumen silver print

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The image features a waterfront scene with a figure on a wooden dock watching two boats moving in calm waters. In the background, there is a cityscape with tall spires and buildings. The horizon is low, emphasizing the skyline and clouds in the sky. The color palette is monochromatic in gray and black, creating a classic feel. Brushstrokes and shading give a sense of movement and shadowing.

Portfolio1977.69.5

Aussenalster

Fritz Stoltenberg

1893 · watercolor

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The image is viewed from a slightly elevated perspective, overlooking a garden and a distant landscape. The drawing depicts hills, closely packed buildings, a structure with open arches and a foliage-covered roof, two tall cypress trees, a garden with trees and pathways, and a monochromatic color scheme created using varying shades of grey pencil.

Drawing2011.53.1

Aussicht aus meinem Fenster, via valfonda in Florenz (Gardens in Florence Seen from the Artist's Window)

Anton Krüger

1821 · graphite on wove paper

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The image features bold, contrasting lines and shapes that swirl and converge, creating a dense abstract composition. Three humanoid figures are depicted, with one central figure wrapped in elongated lines. Other figures nearby suggest familiar human poses and expressions. The background includes lines resembling sharp peaks or mountains.

Print1951.10.273

Austreibung aus dem Paradies (The Expulsion from Paradise)

Lovis Corinth

1919 · woodcut in black

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This is a drawing of a military camp scene with horses. The foreground features two horses fitted with saddles and gear, standing side by side. To the right, a figure in military attire with a helmet and plume stands near the horses, looking out toward the horizon, while another figure is seen reclining on the ground, resting with a musket beside them. Behind the figures, a tent is pitched, suggesting a temporary encampment. The background reveals a landscape of rolling hills and a cloudy sky.

Print2010.16.2

Austrian Dragoons

Johann Adam Klein

1816 · etching heightened with white on gray-green paper

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The image shows a large ship docked in a dry dock. The perspective is centered, with the bow of the ship closest to the viewer. The masts and rigging extend upwards, with flags at their peaks. In the background, there is an urban skyline with architectural structures like a clock tower and a spire. The image has a monochromatic color scheme of black, gray, and white, with detailed lines and shading.

Portfolio1977.69.16

Auswanderer-Dampfer

Fritz Stoltenberg

1893 · watercolor

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Two individuals are depicted from the waist up at a table. The person on the left is leaning forward, with their face on their right hand, wearing a light-colored patterned jacket. The person on the right is seated with their elbows on the table, leaning towards the left individual, with a surprised or intrigued expression. They have round spectacles and a short hairstyle, wearing a dark jacket over a light shirt. Several open books or notebooks are on the table in front of them, suggesting a scholarly setting. The background is simple, with a few lines hinting at a wall or texture.

Print2015.143.216

Auteurs dramatiques

Honoré Daumier

1839 · lithograph

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This is a painting of abstract figures set in a dream-like landscape. The image consists of two prominent figures situated in front of a textured and patterned background. The central figure is positioned seated, with distinctive features and an adorned head, depicted in dark tones contrasted against the lighter textured surroundings. To the right, another figure appears to be in motion with arms raised, contributing to a sense of movement and fluidity. The background exhibits abstract patterns that resemble geological or organic forms, creating a mystical and ethereal atmosphere. The contrast between light and dark areas is pronounced, enhancing the dramatic effect of the composition.

Print1944.2.25.1

Auti te Pape (Women at the River)

Paul Gauguin

1894, printed 1921 · woodcut on China paper

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The image features flowing lines and irregular shapes intertwined across the composition. It is an abstract artwork that combines elements resembling figures and natural forms. The lines and shapes on the left side and center of the image evoke a rocky landscape or a flowing stream, while the figures scattered throughout the composition may remind the viewer of people caught in movement.

Print1950.17.80

Auti te Pape (Women at the River)

Paul Gauguin

1894/1895 · color woodcut

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The image depicts a wreath made of green leaves, red flowers, and white accents surrounding the word "Mother." The color palette includes green, red, blue, white, and cream on a square background. The word "Mother" is located below the wreath in the center of the square.

Index of American Design1943.8.17733

Autograph Quilt

Cornelius Christoffels and Margaret Linsley

1935/1942 · watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

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The image shows a large green oak leaf attached to a brown, intricately patterned twig, which is the central focus. The dominant colors are various shades of green for the leaves and brown for the twig, set against a light beige background within a bordered square. Positionally, the leaf and twig are angled from the bottom left to the top right within the bordered square, which is situated centrally on an off-white canvas.

Index of American Design1943.8.17734

Autograph Quilt

Cornelius Christoffels and Margaret Linsley

1935/1942 · watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

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The image is a composition of geometric shapes including square grids and lines enclosed in a larger square. A bold pink cross divides the larger square into four equal sections. Each section contains a smaller square with patterns resembling quilt blocks, including a checkerboard, swirling motifs, and a plaid pattern. These designs are reminiscent of fabric patterns.

Index of American Design1943.8.318

Autographed Quilt

Margaret Linsley

c. 1940 · watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

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The image shows a seated man and a young child. The man sits on a chair with his body slightly turned to the side, extending one arm towards the child. He has a full beard, deep-set eyes, curly hair, and is dressed in classical attire. The child stands in front of the man with curly hair, chubby cheeks, and a playful expression. The child is unclothed, and the interior has a classical design with draped fabric, a tall candlestick, a lyre, a swan sculpture, and a brazier with a flaming fire.

Print1953.6.240

Autre imitation: L'amour mouille

French 18th Century

Date not recorded · etching

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Print1981.69.12.242

Autre veue du Campo Vacine

Israël Silvestre

1640-1660 · etching on laid paper

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Print1977.81.17

Autre émotion maritime

Honoré Daumier

1852 · lithograph

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Print1943.3.4650

Autumn

Jan Pietersz Saenredam after Hendrik Goltzius

1601 · engraving

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The image depicts a person holding an apple and standing next to a platter of fruits. The person's upper body and arms are shown, wearing period-specific clothing with a lace collar. The facial features show a delicate expression with eyes facing downwards and a gentle mouth. The person's hair is partially visible under a bonnet-like headgear. Various fruits are arranged on the platter next to the person. The background has a finely lined texture.

Print1943.3.5057

Autumn

Wenceslaus Hollar

1641 · etching

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The image depicts a rural scene with people engaging in various work activities, including pig butchering and food preparation. In the background, there are rolling hills, a village with buildings, a church with a spire, a windmill, and houses with thatched roofs. The sky is clear with the sun shining. The artwork is detailed with fine linework in a sepia-toned palette, capturing an autumnal setting.

Print1946.21.195

Autumn

Pieter van der Heyden after Hans Bol

1570 · engraving on laid paper

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A woman with smooth, pale skin and wearing a hat, long dress, and gloves, stands holding a bunch of pumpkin-orange leaves against a background of trees painted with touches of rust orange and pine green in this vertical painting. The woman tips her head back slightly to look at us with dark eyes under arched eyebrows. Her cheeks are flushed and her coral-pink lips closed. Her round black hat perches on the back of her head and she has an inky black, long-sleeved, hip-length jacket with bronze trim at the shoulders, cuffs, and down the front. A gauzy bow is tied at her neck. Her left elbow, on our right, is bent and she holds up her tan-colored, ruffled skirt with a white-gloved hand. The raised skirt exposes sky-blue lining and white, ruffled flounces at her feet. Her right arm, on our left, hangs at her side and holds the handle of a basket. Deep marigold-orange leaves cascade out of the basket. One black shoe peeks out from under her long skirt. She stands on a hill carpeted with crimson-red, tawny-brown, golden yellow, and forest-green leaves. The space behind her is filled with touches and dabs of red, orange, brown, black, and tan.

Painting1985.64.22

Autumn

Winslow Homer

1877 · oil on canvas

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This painting shows a colorful landscape with a curving path leading across a hill and into the distance. Distant hills fade into a soft blue hue near the horizon. The path is lined with colorful vegetation in shades of orange, red, gold, light green, brown, and lavender. A dark-green and brown hill slopes up on the left, while the right contains a few tall trees. A person with a large, yellow pack walks away from us on the path, heading around the curve of the hill. The sky above is light gray with streaks of white and patches of pale blue.

Drawing1988.20.29

Autumn

Joseph Rubens Powell

Date not recorded · watercolor over graphite on wove paper

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