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The image depicts two individuals within a wooden cabin-like room with no windows. The person on the left is sitting on the floor against a wall, with only the upper half of their body visible. The person on the right is standing with their back slightly to the viewer, displaying their full height, and they are bent slightly forward towards the sitting person. The floor is wooden, with several objects scattered around, including a tipped-over chair, a jug, and a metal bowl on the floor. A coat or jacket is hanging on the wall behind the seated person. The walls are made of horizontal wooden planks.

Drawing2015.19.983

A Conjugal Difference

Arthur B. Frost

1884 · watercolor and gouache on wove paper

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This is a drawing of a wooden chest or cabinet. The image displays a piece of furniture with intricate carvings, including floral and geometric motifs. It features two drawers and a top section divided into three panels with decorative carvings. The craftsmanship reflects symmetry and complexity in the woodwork, highlighting the artisanal quality of the object.

Index of American Design1943.8.4595

A Connecticut-type Hadley Chest

Martin Partyka

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

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The image shows a large, ornately carved wooden chest with intricate designs on its front panels and drawers. The color palette is predominantly brown. The chest is positioned slightly to the left within the frame, revealing both the front and left side. The right side and back are not visible. The surface on which the chest sits appears neutral.

Index of American Design1943.8.4596

A Connecticut-type Hadley Chest

Martin Partyka

c. 1937 · watercolor, colored pencil, and some heightening on paperboard

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The image displays a tall, narrow wooden cabinet with a geometric design on its front. The color palette consists of warm brown tones of the wood against a light beige background. The cabinet is positioned centrally in the image, standing vertically with its top slightly angled inward.

Index of American Design1943.8.4598

A Connecticut-type Hadley Chest-side View

Martin Partyka

c. 1936 · watercolor, colored pencil, and some heightening on paper

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The image displays six individuals standing in a row against a plain background. The central figure is a man with dark hair adorned with feathers and shells, wearing a necklace and a fringed skirt. Flanking him are two women with long dark hair, one holding a pot on her head. Two young children stand between them, wearing similar attire. On the far right stands a young boy with feathers in his hair, holding a bow. The background is plain with a muted teal border.

Painting1965.16.231

A Connibo Indian Family

George Catlin

1854/1869 · oil on card mounted on paperboard

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The painting features a view from a shaded, leafy area looking out towards an open landscape. Tall trees with cascading vines and dense foliage dominate the scene close to us. Beyond the trees, the horizon is set low and appears to be a blend of various shades of green and muted pastels. The brushstrokes used to depict the trees and foliage are soft and sweeping, creating a lush, textured effect. The color palette is rich in greens, with touches of earth tones in the structures on the right, and patches of soft blues in the sky just above the horizon.

Painting1965.16.295

A Connibo Village

George Catlin

1854/1869 · oil on card mounted on paperboard

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The image shows a scene of daily life from an observational point of view. The horizon is positioned just above the middle of the composition, with dense green foliage stretching across the image. The brushstrokes are soft, creating a smooth texture in the sky, trees, and leaves. The color palette is earthy and muted, with greens, browns, soft blues, and grays dominating. In the foreground, a group of individuals is engaged in an activity, with some near a modest structure with a sloped roof on the left side.

Painting1965.16.308

A Connibo Wigwam

George Catlin

1854/1869 · oil on card mounted on paperboard

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The artwork features a rural scene with two figures walking along a path. The horizon is low, showing a detailed tree line and a distant church with a spire. Trees of different heights and densities create a barrier before the structures. The linework style is detailed with cross-hatchings and parallel lines. The monochromatic palette uses various shades for contrast. The sky is lightly detailed with cloud shapes, and small birds fly in the distance.

Print1975.59.13

A Convent

Claes Jansz Visscher after Johannes van Doetechum, the Elder after Lucas van Doetechum after Master of the Small Landscapes

published 1612 · etching

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This is a sepia-toned ink and wash drawing on paper depicting a group of figures in motion. The figures are dressed in historical costumes with wide-brimmed hats and flowing garments. The loose and gestural lines suggest movement and energy, while cross-hatching creates depth and shadow. The scene is lively and dramatic, with figures leaning in different directions.

Drawing2009.70.42.a

A Convivial Gathering with a Man Playing a Hurdy-Gurdy

Giuseppe Bernardino Bison

Date not recorded · pen and brown ink with brown wash over black chalk on wove paper

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Print1994.70.18

A Cooper

Willem Basse

c. 1630/1660 · etching on laid paper

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The image depicts a peaceful wooded area seen from a ground-level perspective. Trees dominate the view, with two tall trees at the center. The artwork features detailed brushwork using stippling and hatching techniques to create texture. The color palette consists of soft earthy tones, hinting at a late afternoon or early evening light. Rocks and branches are scattered in the foreground, with dense foliage framing the scene.

Drawing2003.31.1

A Copse of Trees

Karl Theodor Reiffenstein

1863 · brown and black pen and ink on wove paper

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The image features a view of a scene filled with large tufts of grass and greenery. The horizon is not visible, as the view is filled with the detailed depiction of grass in the foreground, leading to dense foliage in the distance. Brushstrokes create movement and texture, especially in the grass, with curves and sweeps depicting the natural flow of plant life. The color palette includes rich greens, varying from dark shadows to vibrant highlights, giving the composition a lively visual appeal.

Drawing2008.69.1

A Corner of a Meadow with Fountaingrass

Themistocles von Eckenbrecher

c. 1870 · pen and black ink with watercolor and gouache on laid paper

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The image shows an outdoor rustic setting. The viewpoint is at eye level, capturing trees and structures that obscure the horizon. The artwork features sketch-like brush strokes with light and shadow. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of black, white, and gray. In the scene, a wooden barrel receives water from a pipe, and a wooden fence runs diagonally. A small wooden structure is visible among leafless trees. Branches create patterns against the light sky, which is overcast or partially cloudy.

Drawing2009.95.1

A Corner of a Rental Garden

Fritz Schulze

1909 · black chalk with graphite, heightened with white gouache

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The image shows a watercolor painting of a still life with a yellow fabric draped in the center and a rose in a glass vase on a wooden surface. The color palette includes dark and earthy tones, with the yellow and pink rose contrasting against the brown and dark green surroundings. The vase with the rose is placed centrally on the yellow fabric, with a stack of blue and white books underneath on the table in the lower middle of the composition. The background displays textured dark brown and green hues.

Drawing2009.126.1

A Corner of a Studio

Henri-Joseph Harpignies

Date not recorded · watercolor on wove paper, laid down on cardboard

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The image depicts a room with an angled ceiling, a partial window, and an adjacent wall taking up most of the space. The color palette consists of muted tones including beige, brown, and hints of soft yellow and white. The window is situated in the top left corner with sheer curtains hanging down and a small yellowish object placed on the windowsill. The wall with simple line details dominates the right side of the image, casting shadows and illustrating the room's corner.

Drawing2005.143.7

A Corner of the Artist's Room, Rue Terre Neuve, Meudon

Gwen John

1915/1919 · watercolor, gouache, and graphite

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The image shows an architectural sketch of ancient Roman arches. The composition leads the eye from the closest arches on the right to those further away. The sketch is done in warm earth tones, primarily browns and tans. The horizon is not visible, as the focus is on the upward angles of the structure where the ruins rise and recede into the distance. The arches are detailed with fine brushstrokes and washes of ink, showcasing textures of stone and climbing plants. Additional structures are visible in the distance, suggesting the vastness of the architectural remains. The image conveys a harmony between the enduring stone and encroaching vegetation.

Drawing2000.65.5

A Corner of the Colosseum

Friedrich Olivier

1820 · pen and brown ink and brown wash over graphite on wove paper

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This is a painting depicting a portion of a grand, classical-style white building with ornate columns and decorative elements such as carved reliefs and intricate railings. The painting focuses on the upper section of the building, which features an elaborately adorned window or balcony in front of a large brown door. The portion of the building takes up the left side of the painting, while the right side shows a sky painted in soft blue, with sections of the blank off-white paper suggesting clouds.

Drawing1970.17.172

A Corner of the Library in Venice

John Singer Sargent

1904/1907 · watercolor over graphite, with white gouache on thick wove paper

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Painting1963.10.67

A Corner of the Moulin de la Galette

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

1892 · oil on cardboard

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The image shows a sketch viewed from a slightly elevated point, focusing on an architectural scene with a grand building featuring columns. The horizon is not clearly defined, and the drawing emphasizes architectural details and figures. The central structure has an arched opening and a classical facade, sketched with loose lines. The technique uses quick strokes, giving an impressionistic feel. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of brown and sepia. Figures in motion and a horse-drawn carriage are depicted closer to the viewer, suggesting a bustling public area. Additional structures are hinted at in the background.

Print1949.5.266

A Corner of the Palais Royal

James McNeill Whistler

c. 1883/1886 · etching and drypoint on laid paper

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The image depicts a seated man from the waist up, positioned sideways with his left arm resting on a chair or railing and his right hand near his face. He has a mustache and short hair, styled neatly. The man is dressed in a buttoned-up collared shirt. Surrounding him are various objects, including a glass and several vases on the window ledge behind him. The walls are adorned with a few portraits or photographs. The background features a window partially covered with a fringe-like decoration, allowing light to illuminate the scene.

Drawing1979.20.20

A Corner Window, Will Low

Kenyon Cox

1884 · pen and black ink on laid paper

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The image shows a landscape consisting of trees, harvested crops, and a horizon with the setting sun behind distant hills. A cluster of trees is on the left side with a textured appearance. The color scheme includes earthy tones, oranges, reds, lavender, and blues. Sheaves of crops are visible in the foreground, leading towards the horizon.

Drawing2009.70.54

A Cornfield at Sunset

Hercules Brabazon Brabazon

Date not recorded · watercolor and gouache with black chalk over graphite on laid paper

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This is a photograph of a squid-like marine creature. The image is composed of three horizontal sections, each displaying a different part of the creature. The top section shows the head and upper arms with a prominent elongated body. The texture of the body appears smooth with a shiny surface. The middle section showcases a close-up view of the creature's arms or tentacles, highlighting the undulating texture and segmentation. The bottom section focuses on another angle of the tentacles and body, emphasizing the tactile patterns and textures. The monochromatic tone adds a scientific and documentary feel to the photograph.

Print2006.133.34.10

a Cornus brachypoda; b Cornus pubescens; c Viburnum

Karl Blossfeldt

1928 · photogravure

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There are three sculptural rod ends or fittings in the image. They resemble wooden or metallic branches or limbs. Each object is placed horizontally in an individual rectangular frame against a light background. The top object has a bulbous end. The middle object has multiple projections, and the bottom object has two extensions splitting from the main shaft. Light highlights the textures and material variations. The objects showcase craftsmanship in a naturalistic or industrial style, emphasizing form and functionality through symmetry and shape repetition.

Print2006.133.34.17

a Cornus Nuttallii; b Cornus florida; c Acer pennsylvanicum

Karl Blossfeldt

1928 · photogravure

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This is a photograph of detailed bark and twig segments. The image includes three separate black and white photographs stacked vertically, each showing a close-up view of different twig and branch sections. The top photograph shows a twig with textured wraps and bumps, the middle photograph features a branch with a forked twig extending out, and the bottom photograph displays the pointed end of a branch. The images highlight the natural texture, layering, and form of woody plant material.

Print2006.133.34.16

a Cornus Nuttallii; b Cornus Nuttallii; c Acer

Karl Blossfeldt

1928 · photogravure

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