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Print1964.8.455

Battle Scene

Nicolas-Toussaint Charlet

Date not recorded · lithograph on India paper

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This is a drawing of a sketch depicting multiple figures in a dynamic scene. The image features loosely sketched figures in the center engaged in expressive gestures. The central figure appears to be in an animated stance, possibly raising their arm. The scene is rendered in a light, tentative style with quick, gestural lines indicating movement and energy. A smaller figure is shown towards the lower right, mirroring a similar animated posture. The drawing conveys a lively and energetic scene through rapid pencil work.

Drawing1980.45.1651

Battle Scene

John Flaxman

Date not recorded · graphite//compositionally unrelated pen and ink verso

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The image shows curved lines and rounded shapes forming an abstract composition. The shapes resemble a gathering of figures or a crowd in a busy public scene, conveying movement and a sense of bustle. The loose, sketchy lines suggest various scenarios such as gatherings in a public square or figures observing an event. The abstract nature of the drawing allows for multiple interpretations, with the loops and curves creating a complex narrative of forms.

Drawing1995.52.204

Battle Scene

Sir David Wilkie

1840 · pen and black ink on wove paper

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Sculpture1999.109.13

Battle Scene

German or Flemish 17th Century

mid 17th century · gilded bronze

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Painting2000.159.1

Battle Scene

Philips Wouwerman

c. 1645/1646 · oil on panel

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This is a drawing of a scene depicting figures in motion and struggle, with horses and riders in the forefront. The composition includes flowing drapery, helmets, shields, banners, and a chiaroscuro technique to create depth.

Drawing2012.88.2.a

Battle Scene

Biagio Pupini

c. 1520s · brush and brown wash with white gouache over black chalk on blue paper

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The image shows a round metal medallion with intricate designs resembling a coin or token. In the center, there are figures riding on horses, depicted in armor and holding staffs. Surrounding the figures are inscriptions reading "FAVEAT FOR VOTIS." The medallion appears to be made from a metal with a brownish patina, possibly bronze or copper. It showcases detailed artistry and craftsmanship from a historical era.

Sculpture1957.14.663.b

Battle Scene [reverse]

Giovanni Francesco Ruberti

c. 1484 · bronze

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The image shows a round, bronze sculpture with intricate designs. The sculpture features multiple human figures in dynamic poses engaged in a battle or struggle. A central figure is prominently positioned, appearing to wear a helmet and gesturing assertively. Additional figures and a horse or similar animal are in the background. The surface of the sculpture has a dark, metallic hue typical of aged bronze. The edges have a detailed border, and the top is inscribed with the words "DVDIA FORTVNA."

Sculpture1957.14.666.b

Battle Scene [reverse]

Antico

c. 1490 · bronze

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The image shows a group of soldiers on horseback in the foreground, facing right. The horses are detailed with musculature and flowing manes. In the background, troops are seen in formation holding spears and shields, engaged in battle. The setting includes fortifications, a castle, and hills. The illustration is highly detailed, capturing a historical battle scene.

Print1976.82.1.d

Battle Scene with Cavalry Observing from a Hill

Antonio Tempesta

Date not recorded · etching

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This is a drawing of a battle scene. The artwork depicts a medieval battle with soldiers and horses clashing. The foreground is filled with combat, showing fallen figures and rearing horses. Details in the armor and weapons add to the realism of the scene. In the background, a fortified city with walls and gates can be seen, with figures engaged in battle approaching the city. The drawing uses contrasts and lines to convey movement and energy.

Print1976.82.1.e

Battle Scene with Two Horses Attacking Each Other

Antonio Tempesta

Date not recorded · etching

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The sculpture depicts a horse and rider in motion, with a figure below the horse in a crouched position. The scene is set in relief on a square plaque. The sculpture appears golden in color with an aged patina. The intricate details of the horse's mane and the rider's drapery stand out against the flat background. The plaque is bordered by a raised frame and has two small circular holes at opposite corners.

Sculpture1995.50.1

Battle Scene, in a Rectangular Frame

Moderno

1505/1510 · bronze

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This is a drawing of two centaurs in a confrontation with a human-like figure standing between them. The figure is holding a club-like object. The centaurs are rearing up on their hind legs, with one holding a tree branch-like weapon and the other aiming a bow and arrow. The background is neutral. The drawing shows detailed musculature, hair, and fur, rendered with precise line work in a style influenced by classical European art.

Print1943.3.1053

Battle Scene, with Castor and Pollux Abducting the Daughters of Leukippos

Sebald Beham

c. 1528/1529 · engraving

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The sculpture features a circular medal with a detailed scene of battle. The scene includes soldiers on horseback and infantry engaging in combat. The medal is golden-hued, giving it a metallic appearance. Details include figures in action on horses and foot, some appearing minimally clothed. In the background, faint structures hint at a battlefield setting. Inscribed text along the edge adds to its historical or commemorative significance.

Sculpture1957.14.1038.b

Battle under City Walls [reverse]

Attributed to Annibale Fontana

c. 1550 · bronze

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This is a drawing of two figures swordfighting. The central figures have exaggerated expressions and are clashing swords. The left figure holds a sword labeled "Perkin" and defends with a shield labeled "Rare Ben," while the right figure wields a sword labeled "Hypocrisy" and carries a shield or scroll labeled "Ignorance." In the background, there are two additional figures observing the scene. The figures are dressed in period clothing and stand with a formal posture. The drawing has a theatrical or allegorical theme. The style resembles 17th-century satirical prints with woodcut-like detailing and use of lines.

Print1950.14.1293

Battle with Swords

Unknown Artist

c. 1710 · woodcut

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This is a drawing of a horseman surveying the aftermath of a battle scene. In the foreground, a rider on horseback appears engaged in looking over the fallen figures below, while the bodies of two figures lie lifeless on the ground. Another horse is standing or lying down near them. In the background, a skirmish seems to be taking place on a ridge, where several figures on horseback are depicted with raised flags. The drawing employs fine linework and shading to convey a sense of motion and a somber atmosphere in a historical or mythological context.

Print1992.5.1

Battlefield

Karel Dujardin

1652 · etching and drypoint on laid paper

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This image shows a landscape with railway tracks in the foreground. Beyond the tracks is an area of rough terrain with sparse shrubbery leading to a gently sloping hill in the background. Scattered trees and hints of vegetation are visible, with a man-made structure or fortifications on the horizon. The color tones are predominantly brown and beige, with a pale sky.

Photograph1995.36.12

Battlefield in Atlanta

George N. Barnard

1864 · albumen silver print

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Damaged branches of leafless trees twist against a blank sky in this horizonal black and white photograph. Blasted and fallen trunks lie in scrubby growth along the bottom third of the picture. A structure is visible on a far hill near the horizon, just right of center.

Photograph2023.30.9

Battleground of Resaca, Georgia, No 3

George N. Barnard

1864 · albumen silver print

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The image shows a seascape with ships and bridges, viewed slightly above the water. Two suspension bridges are visible in the distance, framed by ships below. The scene features textured brushstrokes indicating motion, with smoke from steamships adding atmosphere. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of black, gray, and white to emphasize light and shadow. A tugboat and a larger vessel are depicted close by, with smoke blending into the surroundings.

Print1943.3.6869

Battleship Coming Home

Joseph Pennell

1917 · lithograph

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The image shows mythological creatures in a struggle. A figure with a mermaid-like tail is in conflict with another figure. The tailed figure holds a large bone, preparing to strike the other being. Three other creatures are partially submerged in turbulent waters, observing or involved in the struggle. The background features dramatic waves and detailed reeds, adding to the chaotic scene. The drawing conveys movement, capturing a moment of tension and energy.

Print1994.60.15

Battling Tritons

Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich

1763 · etching and engraving on laid paper

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This is a drawing of a mythical battle scene among sea creatures. Two dominant figures stand amidst tumultuous waves. Each possesses the body of a human with strong, muscular features, but also the tail of a fish, characteristic of merfolk. One figure, on the left, is captured mid-action with a weapon raised above its head. The figure on the right holds a shield with a fierce expression, ready for defense as water splashes around them. To the right, another similar creature looks on. The scene is set against a backdrop of tall, waving reeds and a few birds can be seen flying above. The detailed linework creates a sense of movement and intensity within the composition.

Print1997.132.1

Battling Tritons

Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich

1763 · etching on wove paper

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The image shows an expansive landscape viewed from a slightly elevated angle. The horizon is low with distant hills and soft clouds in the sky. The detailed engraving style creates texture, especially in the trees and figures. The color palette is monochromatic in various shades of brown. A tree, a cow, and two figures are visible near a riverbank. Lush trees fill the scene with detail, leading the eye into the landscape.

Print1973.32.82

Battus Transformed into Stone

Herman van Swanevelt

Date not recorded · etching

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The image depicts a rustic structure on an elevated stone terrace. The surrounding landscape and the stone building are the focal points. The stone surfaces and environment are detailed with dense line work. The color scheme is monochromatic with shades of black, white, and gray. Stone steps lead upward with weathered walls and plants visible. The sky is textured with cross-hatched lines in the upper background.

Print2013.30.15

Bauco near Rome (Bauco presso Roma)

Giovanni Fattori

c. 1904 · etching on wove paper (proof)

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The image shows an etching of a man's head and shoulders. His gaze is directed towards the viewer. The man has a mustache, goatee, and short dark hair styled away from his face. He wears a collared garment with a bow tie or cravat. The background is plain, and the etching is mounted on textured paper. The artist's signature is in the bottom right corner of the image.

Print2024.83.7

Baudelaire

Félix Bracquemond after Charles Baudelaire

1869 · etching on laid paper

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This painting displays intersecting lines and block shapes creating an abstract scene. Rectangular grids and curved lines evoke buildings or architectural structures, with two tall shapes on the left and right appearing like tall towers or walls with pointed roofs, and a shape in the center looking like an arch or an opening across a pathway or bridge. These shapes have been painted with black outlines, but within those outlines and overlapping with them are circles of bright green, yellow, pink, red, and dark blue, with some white between the circles. The paint has been applied thickly, with wide, visible brushstrokes.

Drawing2004.140.41.a

Baum und Architektur--Rhythmen (Tree and Architecture--Rhythms)

Paul Klee

1920 · oil on paper

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