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The image shows a ceramic figurine of a bird, a pigeon, perched on a decorative base. The bird is white with a blue back and tail, contrasting sharply. The color palette is mainly white, blue, and some green on the base. The bird faces right, while the base features green accents that resemble leaves and decorations. The background is plain and off-white.

Index of American Design1943.8.17169

Bank Pidgeon

Emanuel Jacobson

1935/1942 · watercolor and graphite on paper

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This is a painting of swallows flying and nesting near cliffs. The image displays a combination of vibrant violet-green and bank swallows in action above a cliffside, showcasing their colorful plumage against a pale sky. Numerous swallows are depicted in flight or near a nest set in the rock face of the cliff. The artwork emphasizes the grace and motion of the birds, highlighting their streamlined bodies and delicate wings as they inhabit the natural rocky environment. This painting is done in the style of John James Audubon.

Print1945.8.385

Bank Swallow and Violet-green Swallow

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

1837 · hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper

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This is a drawing of an elephant adorned with decorative coverings. The image depicts a small, grey elephant with its trunk raised. The elephant is embellished with a vibrant, ornately patterned cloth atop its back, consisting of rich reds and greens, along with white floral motifs. The artistic technique displays a clear use of shading, giving depth to the elephant's form and accentuating the folds and textures of its skin and coverings. The background of the drawing is a simple, unadorned field. The signature of the artist appears in a red script in the lower left corner of the drawing.

Index of American Design1943.8.8445

Bank: Elephant

Charles Moss

1938 · watercolor and graphite on paper

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The image shows a person standing. The individual is facing slightly to the left, with their body turned slightly towards the viewer. The person has a round face with distinct features and is wearing a cap with a flat top. The individual has short, dark hair visible beneath the hat. The person is dressed in a dark uniform, buttoned up at the front, with matching trousers and shoes. Their arms rest by their sides. There is no visible jewelry or objects being held by the person. The background is a plain, light-colored surface, with the signature "WM Spiecher" written in the bottom right corner.

Index of American Design1943.8.8574

Bank: Policeman

William Spiecker

c. 1937 · watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper

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The image displays a blue miniature model of the Statue of Liberty with the word "LIBERTY" in yellow embossed at the base. The model is primarily painted in shades of blue with hints of yellow and brown accents for the details, such as the windows and the torch. Positioned centrally on a plain, off-white background, the statue stands upright, with its base slightly tilted toward the viewer. The artist's signature, "w.o. Fletcher," is written in the lower right corner.

Index of American Design1943.8.8618

Bank: Statue of Liberty

William O. Fletcher

c. 1940 · watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper

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The image shows a model house with a red roof, gold trimming, two red chimneys, and a mostly white weathered facade. The color palette includes reds, golds, and whites. The house is positioned centrally, featuring a front view with a pointed roof, symmetrical chimneys, a detailed window, and a flat base.

Index of American Design1943.8.8511

Bank: Toy Building

Telli

1935/1942 · watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

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The image shows two wooden structures resembling small shacks. One shack has a figure in the doorway and various tools and objects on its exterior walls. The other shack has a similar design and decoration. Colors primarily include green and red hues with some brown for the roof and base. The larger structure is on the lower left, while the smaller one is on the upper right.

Index of American Design1943.8.8516

Bank: Toy Building with Figure

Clementine Fossek

1935/1942 · gouache and graphite on paper

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This is a drawing of cherubic figures interacting with large circular objects. The drawing features a group of child-like figures, likely putti, depicted in various playful poses. The forms of the figures are outlined with delicate line work. The composition includes shading and texture for depth. Some figures are inside large circles while others are outside. The style is reminiscent of artists like Peter Paul Rubens. The figures are posed in ways that suggest movement and interaction, conveying innocence and playfulness. In the bottom right corner, there is a script indicating the place and date.

Drawing1979.20.13.a

Banknote Studies [recto]

John William Casilear

1840 · graphite with touches of pen and brown ink on tan wove paper

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The image shows a view from above, looking down into a narrow gorge or chasm. Massive rock walls are visible on either side, with the rugged texture of their surfaces providing a stark contrast to the smoothness of the water's surface below. The horizon is not visible as the scene is enclosed by the towering cliffs. The photograph is rendered in a monochromatic sepia tone, emphasizing the play of light and shadow across the rock faces. The dark areas within the chasm beyond create a sense of depth and mystery.

Photograph2017.191.1

Banks of a Pool, the Rumbling Bridge at Dunkeld

John William Dudgeon

c. 1853 · salted paper print

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The image shows a landscape scene with trees and water, depicted using intricate line work with a monochromatic sepia color palette. The scene includes foliage, tree trunks, and distant structures or vegetation. Close to the viewer, there are detailed plants and grasses framing the composition, with two small figures for scale.

Print1978.1.4

Banks of a River (Bords de Riviere)

Paul Huet

c. 1866 · cliché-verre

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The image displays a landscape with a calm body of water in the lower half. Tall trees line the horizon, depicted with delicate strokes giving an ethereal quality. The color palette is mostly light grays, creating a serene atmosphere. Bushes and undergrowth are textured with fine cross-hatched lines near the water's edge.

Print1953.12.46

Banks of the Adour (Bord de l'Adour)

Alphonse Legros

Date not recorded · etching

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The image is an etching of a landscape with an elevated perspective. The horizon is low, marked by bushes and distant land. Trees frame the scene, with detailed branches and trunks. A figure is fishing by a calm stream in the foreground. The color palette is sepia and black, highlighting textures and creating a tranquil atmosphere.

Print1950.4.21

Banks of the Liane (Les bords de la Liane)

Alphonse Legros

Date not recorded · etching

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The image shows a riverside scene with a view from the riverbank looking across the water. The horizon is slightly above the center, where the water meets a line of tall trees. The trees create a dark backdrop against the pale sky. The brushstrokes are loose, conveying movement in the water and sky. The color palette is monochromatic with sepia tones. Two figures walk by the river's edge with small boats nearby. In the distance, there is water and tall trees dominating the view. The style is impressionistic with minimal detail.

Print1950.17.270

Banks of the Loing near Saint-Mammès (Bords du Loing, pres Saint-Mammès)

Alfred Sisley

1896 · lithograph printed in brown on wove paper

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The image shows a landscape with a low horizon line slightly above the center. There are dark, dense bushes with intricate brushstrokes in the foreground. Beyond the bushes is water, followed by lighter vegetation with delicate brushstrokes. In the distance, there are trees and a structure resembling a house. The background merges with the sky. The color palette is monochromatic, with various shades of black and gray.

Print1953.12.44

Banks of the Loire (Bord de la Loire)

Alphonse Legros

Date not recorded · etching and drypoint

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The image shows a landscape with trees and bushes, hills in the distance, and a person seated on the left with a long stick. The artwork is created with delicate etched lines, forming the foliage and trees. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of light to dark ink. The fields are depicted with fine line work, capturing the details of the natural scene.

Print1943.3.5346

Banks of the Marne (Bord de la Marne)

Alphonse Legros

Date not recorded · drypoint and etching? on light green paper

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The image shows a landscape with a horizon slightly above the center. On the horizon are trees depicted with loose brushstrokes suggesting motion. The color palette is monochromatic with sepia and black shades on an off-white background. In the foreground, there is a body of water with tree reflections. Soft foliage frames the scene on the sides, and more trees are visible in the distance with varying line weights to depict shapes and textures.

Print1952.10.70

Banks of the Marne (Bord de la Marne)

Alphonse Legros

Date not recorded · drypoint and (etching?) on light green paper

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The image shows a landscape scene with a serene atmosphere. The composition includes trees, a horizon line blending into the sky, and vegetation. The brushstrokes are gentle and fluid, and the color palette is primarily gray. The scene conveys a sense of depth and tranquility.

Print1953.12.1

Banks of the Marne (Bord de la Marne)

Alphonse Legros

Date not recorded · drypoint and (etching?)

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The image shows a landscape with a figure seated by a body of water surrounded by bushes. Tall, slender trees are seen in the distance with swirling lines suggesting movement in their leaves. The horizon is low, with rolling hills fading into the sky. The etching features detailed lines creating texture and movement. The color palette is monochromatic, with black shades on a cream background, typical of a pen-like etching technique.

Print1953.12.2

Banks of the Marne (Bord de la Marne)

Alphonse Legros

Date not recorded · drypoint and (etching?) on light green paper

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The image shows a calm waterway with a small group of figures in a boat. In the background, there is a village with a church steeple and sailboats on the water. The brushstrokes are detailed, capturing texture in the sky and water. The image is monochromatic, with shades of black and white creating contrast and depth. Large clouds fill the sky, and reflections shimmer in the water below.

Print2021.113.31

Banks of the Meuse

Maxime Lalanne, after Jan van Goyen

1873 · etching on laid paper

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The image displays a landscape with a low horizon. In the foreground, a person stands by the water holding a fishing rod. Tall trees with intricate textures and curvy lines dominate the scene, providing depth. More trees are visible in the distance, sketched with lighter strokes. The etched lines vary in density, with darker strokes for the closer trees and lighter lines for those further away. The artwork's monochromatic palette focuses on shading and line work. The sky is muted, contributing to the atmospheric quality. The composition showcases the interplay of light and shadow through various textures.

Print1948.6.33

Banks of the Oise (Bord de l'Oise)

Alphonse Legros

Date not recorded · etching? and drypoint

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Closest to us in this print, on the left, a person dressed in a light-colored tunic stands on the grassy bank accompanied by a group of geese, some walking on land and some wading into the water. Behind them, the water of the river is a mix of blues and greens. Two individuals are rowing a small boat on the water. On the opposite side of the river are a cluster of red-roofed houses along the riverbank. Above the horizon, the sky occupies the top third of the composition, colored in soft blues and punctuated by greyish-pink clouds.

Print1950.16.234

Banks of the River (Les Bords de rivière)

Alfred Sisley

1897 · color lithograph on wove paper

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The image shows a landscape with tall trees and vegetation. The brushstrokes are intricate, with fine cross-hatching creating texture. The color palette is monochromatic in earthy sepia tones. The composition includes a small water body or marsh with dense growth of trees and bushes extending into the distance.

Print1953.12.10

Banks of the Saint-Pre (Rive du Saint-Pre)

Alphonse Legros

Date not recorded · etching

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This image depicts tall trees from an eye-level perspective, with the horizon subtly suggested by the landscape's elevation. The illustration shows intricate etching techniques, with various line patterns creating texture and depth, especially in the depiction of leaves and foliage. The color palette is monochrome, using grays and blacks to convey contrast and depth. The background is softly blurred, suggesting a serene grove extending into the distance.

Print1953.12.11

Banks of the Saint-Pre (Rive du Saint-Pre)

Alphonse Legros

Date not recorded · etching?

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A row of structures and a massive weeping willow tree line the clay-orange riverbank opposite us in this horizontal landscape painting. The scene is painted loosely with long, visible brushstrokes. Taking up much of the right side of the painting, the tree has emerald, moss, fern, and olive-green leaves with brown and purple trunk and roots. It casts long, gently rippling reflections in the water. The structures to our left are enclosed behind a terracotta-colored wall with a square tower. A second segment of wall, to our left, is charcoal gray. Trees grow up behind the structures. The sky above is painted with mingled strokes of lavender purple, baby blue, and white.

Painting1970.17.21

Banks of the Seine at Médan

Paul Cezanne

c. 1885/1890 · oil on canvas

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