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The image features illustrations of five historical figures, each shown from the waist up. At the top left is Lord Bacon, top right is Richard Baxter, in the center is Judge Blackstone, bottom left is Dr. James Beattie, and bottom right is Robert Burns. Each figure is shown in distinct attire and poses. The names of the figures are written near their portraits in elegant script. The background is plain, and the paper shows signs of age and wear.

Print1950.14.159

Bacon, Baxter, Blackstone, Beattie, Burns

Unknown Artist

Date not recorded · engraving

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The image shows a wide river cutting through the landscape, with a rocky shoreline extending into the distance. Along the shoreline, there are a few buildings and telephone poles scattered. In the background, low, rolling hills rise to meet the sky. The image has a monochromatic cyanotype palette, casting everything in shades of blue. The brushstrokes of waves along the river are smooth, creating a tranquil scene.

Photograph2012.138.14

Bad Axe, Wis.

Henry Peter Bosse

1885 · cyanotype

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Photograph2015.52.30

Bad humor, malcontentment

Guillaume-Benjamin-Amant Duchenne (de Boulogne)

1854-1856, printed 1862 · albumen silver print

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This is a drawing of abstract shapes and figures by a body of water. The image shows a dock or platform with figures in different postures. The scene includes reflections in the water, giving it a calm presence. The drawing is monochromatic, with dark strokes on a light background.

Print1991.243.7

Badeanstalt (Bathing Place)

Lovis Corinth

1919 · drypoint in black on wove paper

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The image consists of swirling lines and dark smudges forming an abstract scene. The central figure appears to be bending forward, with surrounding rounded forms and squiggly lines. The background features broad strokes and layers, creating a dynamic composition.

Print2012.92.181

Badeanstalt (The Bath House)

Lovis Corinth

1920 · lithograph in black on laid paper

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In this abstract image, black lines and angular shapes form two figures facing each other. The strokes create a sense of movement, with some lines suggesting limbs and others indicating the background. The composition depicts a scene that may suggest conversation or contemplation, with shapes resembling heads and shoulders leaning towards each other.

Print1980.26.2.14

Badende (Bathers) from Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart (German Printmakers of Our Time)

Otto Mueller

1920 · lithograph from a bound volume with 15 lithographs, eight woodcuts, eight photomechanical reproductions, and one drypoint

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The image shows a person sitting down, with their body curled inward. The individual is in a seated position with knees bent, arms wrapped around the legs, and head resting on the knees, turned slightly to the side. The person's facial features are soft and understated, with closed eyes and a serene expression. The hair appears to be styled into a simple, smooth updo. The person has a nude form, and the image focuses on the contours and outlines of the body without detailing any clothing or additional objects. The background is a plain, textured surface that provides a minimalistic setting, highlighting the figure's position and form without additional context or detail.

Print2012.92.355

Badende mit Kopf auf Knie (Bather with Her Head on Her Knee)

Wilhelm Lehmbruck

1913 · drypoint on heavy wove paper

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Print2015.19.1584.13.14

Baeker

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

1799 · mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper

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This is a drawing of a decorative, woven textile object. The illustration depicts a symmetrical, ornate item with vibrant colors and intricate stitching. The object is divided into two sections: one red and the other white, embellished with geometric patterns and loops on each side. These sections are joined together with detailed stitch lines. Two tasseled ends hang from the bottom, and two pom-pom-like elements are attached above by a cord. The drawing showcases the colorful design and craftsmanship of the object.

Index of American Design1943.8.2123

Bag

William Kieckhofel

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

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A beaded purse with a metal clasp and chain is the central object. It features a floral design and small houses with leaves at the bottom. The color palette includes pastel purples, bright reds, greens, and blues, with metallic silver from the chain and clasp. The purse is positioned centrally with the chain arching upwards and to the right, against a pale background with a defined rectangular border.

Index of American Design1943.8.2126

Bag

Margaret Linsley

c. 1937 · watercolor and gouache on paper

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The image displays a decorative pattern featuring a pouch or textile design with floral motifs. The top half shows large flowers in red, blue, and yellow with green leaves on a blue background, and the lower half consists of geometric patterns in brown with green and red elements. The colors include blue, red, green, brown, and yellow. The object is centered on a light beige background, with an artist's signature at the bottom right corner.

Index of American Design1943.8.2127

Bag

Cornelius Christoffels

c. 1937 · watercolor and gouache on paper

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The image shows a dark, intricately knitted object resembling a pouch with a ruffled opening and blue floral patterns. The colors are deep gray or black with vibrant blue accents. The object is centered against a plain, light-colored background.

Index of American Design1943.8.2130

Bag

Frank C. Barks

c. 1938 · watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper

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The image shows a small beaded drawstring pouch with a pattern of blue and gray flowers. The color palette includes black, blue, and shades of gray. The pouch is centered on a beige background, with the drawstring placed neatly across the top edge.

Index of American Design1943.8.2131

Bag

Frank C. Barks

c. 1938 · watercolor and gouache on paper

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The image depicts a drawstring bag with a floral design featuring large flowers and a bird in the center. The bag's upper edge is tied with a blue ribbon. The color palette includes blue, green, yellow, pink, red, and white. The bag is positioned centrally with its upper part gathered by the drawstring, while the ornamental design spreads broadly across the entire front surface.

Index of American Design1943.8.2135

Bag

Cornelius Christoffels

c. 1940 · watercolor and graphite on paper

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The image features a drawstring bag with a blue fabric at the top. The bag's body displays a floral tapestry pattern with various colors against a light background. The drawstrings extend outward to the sides.

Index of American Design1943.8.2136

Bag

Cornelius Christoffels

c. 1940 · watercolor and graphite on paper

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The image depicts a beaded pouch with a drawstring top. The pouch displays a large red rose with green leaves and a blue bird on the upper section. The lower part of the pouch features a colorful village scene with houses in black, yellow, and blue, along with a tree, a red field, and a blue stream. The pouch has a red and white striped top with a red ribbon. The color palette includes red, blue, green, yellow, black, and hints of pink and orange. The pouch hangs centrally with the top section gathered, allowing the ribbon to extend slightly outward on both sides.

Index of American Design1943.8.2143

Bag

Ella Josephine Sterling

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

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A decorative pouch with intricate beadwork is displayed. The pouch features detailed floral patterns made of beads in colors such as blue, red, yellow, and white against a dark brown background. The color palette includes a mix of earthy tones and vibrant bead colors that contrast with the neutral background. The pouch is centrally positioned in the image, with the strap lying on top and bead fringes extending from its bottom edge.

Index of American Design1943.8.2149

Bag

John Thorsen

c. 1941 · watercolor, goauche, and graphite on paper

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The image displays a beaded bag with a floral pattern. The design includes large roses and leaves in colors like red, pink, blue, and green on a light background. The bag is shown centrally with drawstring handles and intricate fringe.

Index of American Design1943.8.2154

Bag

Lillian Causey

1935/1942 · watercolor and graphite on paper

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This is a drawing of a decorative necklace or ornamental item. The image displays a pair of ornate brown pouches or sections connected at the top by a leather or fabric band. Each section is decorated with beadwork or embroidery in symmetrical patterns, featuring small metallic beads forming geometric shapes and fringes at the bottom. The left section has a tassel hanging from the base. The drawing is highly detailed, showcasing the intricate craftsmanship of the design. The item is set against a plain, off-white background, emphasizing its ornamental features.

Index of American Design1943.8.2155

Bag

William High

c. 1936 · watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

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The image shows a large, detailed illustration of a drawstring pouch with an intricate geometric design. The color palette is gray with dark outlines, and shades of black and white. The pouch is centered with ribbons extending to the left. A smaller sketch of a similar pouch is in the lower right corner, and a pattern design is above and to the right. An oval shape with the text '1792' is in the lower left corner.

Index of American Design1943.8.2156

Bag

Lillian Causey

c. 1937 · watercolor and graphite on paper

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This is a painting depicting a small decorative pouch. The artwork showcases a detailed fabric bag with a vibrant red hue, adorned with colorful floral and pastoral patterns. The lower portion of the bag features an embroidered countryside scene with small houses and trees in shades of blue, green, and yellow. The top of the pouch is decorated with a flower and foliage motif in various colors, including pink, blue, green, and yellow. A red drawstring winds along the bag's edge, adding a tactile element. The painting is centered on a neutral background to emphasize the pouch's intricate design.

Index of American Design1943.8.2159

Bag

Harriette Gale

c. 1940 · watercolor and gouache on paperboard

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This is a painting of an ornately decorated pouch. The artwork showcases a pouch adorned with intricate and colorful floral and leaf motifs. The main body of the pouch features bright colors such as red, green, blue, and violet forming elaborate floral patterns. The upper section of the pouch has a drawstring closure. The background is plain, highlighting the pouch's detailed embroidery.

Index of American Design1943.8.2163

Bag

Florian Rokita

c. 1936 · watercolor and gouache on paperboard

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This is a painting of a beaded purse with a pastoral scene. The image shows a vibrantly colored drawstring purse featuring an intricate beaded design depicting a countryside landscape. The scene includes small houses and a bridge in the background, along with elements like trees, bushes, and a river. A figure on horseback is headed towards a small building, adding narrative interest. The landscape suggests a peaceful rural setting. The purse has a decorative fringe at the bottom, and the drawstrings are tied in a knot at the top. This style is reminiscent of naïve art, using simple forms and decorative colors to create a story through imagery.

Index of American Design1943.8.2164

Bag

Gene Luedke

c. 1937 · watercolor and gouache on paper

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The image displays an ornate handbag with a floral pattern as the main focus. The color palette includes pastels like pink and peach, with vibrant greens, blues, and reds against a dark background. The handbag is in the center, showing a silver chain handle and intricate fringe details. Additionally, a faint sketch of the handbag's frame is visible to the right.

Index of American Design1943.8.2178

Bag

Samuel O. Klein

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

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