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The image is a circular illustration showing a pastoral scene with animals and ruins. In the center, there are horses - some grazing and some resting. Nearby are ancient ruins with arches and other structures. The top of the circle shows a skyline with clouds in the sky. The color scheme is mostly gray, enhancing the details and textures.

Print1981.59.23

Baths of Diocletian and Shepherd Sleeping

Stefano Della Bella

1646 · etching

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This is a drawing of a scene set in a medieval town. The drawing features a courtyard-like setting with a fountain at the center, adorned with a sculpture. An archway leads to buildings with arches, windows, and traditional rooftops in the background. In the foreground, two figures are near the fountain base, one seated and the other standing. Various objects are scattered around the fountain's edge. A lush garden with shaped trees provides contrast to the textures of the townsfolk's clothing and the stone architecture. The intricate lines and hatchings create a detailed portrayal of the medieval town environment, capturing a blend of ornate and everyday life.

Print1949.5.92

Bathsheba at Her Bath

Hans Burgkmair I

1519 · woodcut

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There are two large gray ceramic jugs with handles and spouts in the image. The jug on the left features the number "1790" and decorative swirl patterns, while the jug on the right has similar swirls without any numbers. The color palette consists mainly of shades of gray with subtle blue accents on the decoration. Positioned side by side, the jugs are centrally placed in the image on a light beige background, with the jug on the left slightly turned to display its spout and handle prominently, while the jug on the right is angled to show a side view of its spout.

Index of American Design1943.8.7378

Batter Jar

Fred Weiss

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

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The image shows a ceramic jug with a wooden-handled metal lid and a blue floral design on its side. The color palette includes beige, brown, and bright blue. The jug's spout extends slightly to the left, with the wooden handle arching above the lid.

Index of American Design1943.8.7045

Batter Jug

John Tarantino

c. 1938 · watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard

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The image depicts a ceramic jug with a metal handle and a lid. The jug has a floral blue design and the inscription "CONGER & WILSON HAHAWAHA" on its front. The color scheme consists of beige, blue, and metallic brown. The jug is placed centrally, facing forward, showing its floral decoration on the bottom left side. The metal handle has a wooden grip at the top.

Index of American Design1943.8.7046

Batter Jug

John Tarantino

c. 1938 · watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard

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The image shows a large clay vessel with a spout on its lower side and a lid placed to its left. The colors are earthy, mainly browns and reds. The vessel is centered with the spout towards the right, and the lid is in front of the vessel leaning on its base.

Index of American Design1943.8.12671

Batter Jug

Stanley Mazur

c. 1938 · watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper

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The image shows a large brown ceramic jug with a spout and a handle, alongside a wooden paddle-like object. The jug has a curved body with a subtle decorative element on its side. The color palette consists of earthy tones in shades of brown and beige. The jug is at the center of the image, with the wooden paddle placed diagonally in front of it, extending from the bottom left to the lower center of the image.

Index of American Design1943.8.5112

Batter Jug with Paddle

Richard Donovan

c. 1940 · watercolor on paperboard

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The image shows a large ceramic jug with a round body, a handle attached to its neck, and decorative blue brush patterns on a neutral beige background.

Index of American Design1943.8.7051

Batter Pitcher

J. Howard Iams

c. 1937 · watercolor, graphite, gouache and colored pencil on paperboard

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The image shows a large ceramic jug with a handle on one side and a spout on the opposite side. The jug is decorated with blue painted designs and the letters "Jas. Hald Green." The color scheme is mostly gray with blue elements. The handle is on the left side while the spout is on the right side, slightly above the handle.

Index of American Design1943.8.7055

Batter Pitcher

J. Howard Iams

c. 1937 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard

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The image shows a view across a river or body of water towards a town or cityscape. The horizon line runs through the middle of the image, marked by the silhouette of buildings and trees. The technique seems to be a detailed etching with fine lines and cross-hatching creating depth and texture. The color palette is monochromatic, using various shades of gray for light and shadow. Closest to the viewer are elements like the edge of a ship, ropes, and a couple of figures. Further out, there are small boats on the water, and in the distance, trees and architectural structures populate the horizon. Subtle indications of structures and foliage fill the background, creating a urban riverscape.

Print1943.3.7585

Battersea from Chelsea

Théodore Roussel

c. 1888 - 1889 · etching on wove paper

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The image shows a perspective from a shore looking across water towards a cityscape. The skyline of the city features pointed and dome-like structures. The sketch-like style uses sparse lines to create a sense of the city's silhouette with buildings, chimneys, and smokestacks. Boats are faintly visible on the water. The color palette is monochrome with a parchment background and dark pencil strokes.

Print1943.3.8489

Battersea Morn

James McNeill Whistler

1875 · drypoint on laid paper

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We look slightly down onto and across a wide, boat-filled river under a cloudy sky at the far bank, which is lined with buildings, in this loosely painted, horizontal landscape. Four long, wooden boats are pulled up side-by-side to our right, so most of their prows are cropped by the right edge of the composition. Their amber-brown sails are tied up to the vertical masts and angled spars, which create a row of diagonal lines jutting into the painting from the right edge. The boats’ sterns are painted moss green, and the boat farthest from us has what could be a small dingy tethered off the back end. Several ghostly men and women stand below us, in the lower right corner, on a pecan-brown walkway low to the water. We can see through the people so the details are indistinct, but they all seem to look away from us except one person who looks our way, indicated with a touch of peach for a face. They wear long gowns and jackets or baggy shirts and trousers in tones of plum purple, caramel brown, light blue, or charcoal gray. In the middle of the river, a long, thin boat with a narrow, scarlet-red sail has drifted past them toward the left side of the composition. Two long strokes of cranberry red suggest more vessels on the water closer to the opposite shore. Low buildings painted in fawn and coffee brown, cherry red, cream, and tan line the far bank. The buildings become indistinct and fainter as they angle away from us into the distance. Bands of off-white clouds, some frothy and some wispy, fill the upper half of the painting. The sky is otherwise washed with violet purple, slate gray, and aquamarine blue. The river’s surface is smeared with the reflections of the sky, buildings, and boats.

Painting2014.79.35

Battersea Reach

James McNeill Whistler

c. 1863 · oil on canvas

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The image is a sketch showing a cityscape across a body of water. Industrial structures, boats, and a pale sky are depicted with light pencil strokes on an off-white background. The color palette is soft beiges and light grays.

Print1943.3.8490

Battersea: Dawn

James McNeill Whistler

1875 · drypoint on laid paper

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The image shows a clearing with several pieces of artillery, including cannons and wheeled guns, arranged in a semi-circle facing a wide river. The horizon is in the middle distance, where the river meets wooded hills. Trees are scattered throughout the scene, framing the clearing. The photograph is in sepia tones, with a clear sky.

Photograph2007.78.1

Battery Knox

George K. Warren

c. 1870 · albumen silver print

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Sculpture1957.14.794.a

Battista Fregoso, 1452-1504, Doge of Genoa 1478-1483

Battista d'Elia da Genova

1478/1483 · bronze

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Sculpture1957.14.680.a

Battista Spagnoli of Mantua, 1447-1516, Carmelite Poet [obverse]

Mea

c. 1513 · bronze

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The painting depicts a battle scene in an open field setting. The landscape shows numerous soldiers gathered in ranks amidst smoke, indicating gunfire and battle activity. A broken tree stands in the center, with soldiers positioned around it and some tending to others on the ground. The background includes rolling hills, a partly cloudy sky, distant buildings, and trees. The style is reminiscent of 19th-century war illustration, capturing the intensity and atmosphere of historical battles.

Portfolio2015.19.3616.7

Battle at Churubusco

Adolphe-Jean-Baptiste Bayot, after Carl Nebel

1851 · hand-colored lithograph on wove paper

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This is a drawing of mythical creatures engaged in a battle. The scene depicts a struggle involving a centaur and two mermen. The centaur is rearing up with legs poised, one merman stands with his fish tail visible, and the other is engaged in a grappling match. Each creature brandishes a club, showcasing movement and conflict. The background features swirling clouds, horizon lines, and the outline of a landscape or rocky coast. The artist uses fine lines and shading to enhance muscle definition and texture of the creatures' bodies, emphasizing their mythical and powerful nature.

Print2000.12.1

Battle between a Centaur and a Triton

Circle of Jusepe de Ribera

c. 1620-1640 · etching on laid paper

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This is a drawing of a battle scene with knights and horses engaged in combat. The scene features armored figures wielding swords and shields, with several horses rearing or fallen. The use of fine lines and strong contrasts adds to the intensity of the scene. The panel's composition captures the movement of a historic battle.

Print1976.82.1.g

Battle between Cavalry and Infantry

Antonio Tempesta

Date not recorded · etching

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This drawing shows two outlined figures in motion, one with human-like features and the other with animalistic or mythical features. The lines are sketchy, capturing movement and tension. The figures are positioned in a way that implies action, such as a struggle or a dance, suggesting a theme of conflict and motion.

Drawing1980.45.1598

Battle between Man and Centaur

John Flaxman

Date not recorded · graphite

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The image shows a person lying on the grass reaching out toward an object, while others on horses gallop across a grassy expanse. In the background, there are trees and a sky painted with soft colors. The color palette includes natural tones, with greens, browns, and various colored cloaks worn by the figures.

Painting1965.16.52

Battle between the Jiccarilla Apachees and Camanchees

George Catlin

1861/1869 · oil on card mounted on paperboard

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This is a painting of a battle scene set in a dramatic landscape. The image shows foot soldiers and cavalry clashing amidst smoke from muskets and cannons on rugged terrain. The foreground is filled with soldiers in combat, some aiming rifles and others engaged in close combat. Horses and riders are also depicted, some charging bravely while others are falling. The scene extends to a river, where soldiers and animals are navigating the water. The sky is filled with dramatic clouds and sunlight, adding urgency and drama to the image. The style is reminiscent of Jacques-Louis David, known for historical and neoclassical motifs.

Drawing2015.96.1

Battle by a River

Dirk Langendijk

1780 · pen with brown and black ink and gray wash

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This is a drawing of a military skirmish. The scene depicts soldiers holding rifles with bayonets attached, in a moment of high tension and action. Soldiers are positioned at various angles, suggesting movement and chaos typical of battle. In the foreground, a soldier is holding a flag, surrounded by fallen comrades. The background shows more soldiers, some mounted, with flags and weapons raised, adding depth and dynamism. The monochrome palette and detailed shading emphasize the dramatic and historical nature of the scene.

Drawing2015.19.752

Battle Charge

Hammat Billings

1865-1874 · black ink wash with gouache on wove paper

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The image shows an aerial view of a vast landscape. Mountains are visible in the background, and in the foreground, there are soldiers on horseback and wagons moving. Further out, more troops are engaged in battle on a plain leading to the mountains. Smoke rises from the conflict area. The painting is detailed with precise brushstrokes. The color scheme is earthy, with browns, yellows, gray-blue uniforms, and soft pastel sky hues transitioning from light blue to orange at the horizon.

Portfolio2015.19.3616.3

Battle of Buena Vista

Adolphe-Jean-Baptiste Bayot, after Carl Nebel

1851 · hand-colored lithograph on wove paper

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