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The image displays simplified human figures demonstrating different forms of carrying and lifting weights. It includes four line drawings showing figures in various postures related to physical exertion: one holding a triangular object outstretched, another balancing a rectangular weight across the shoulder, a third in a crouched position as if preparing to lift, and the last leaning sharply backward with arms raised. Each figure is accompanied by a dashed line indicating balance, and there are handwritten notes under each illustration describing the action.

Print1980.45.1707

Bearing a Weight; Preparing to Jump, and Alighting

George Scharf after John Flaxman

published 1829 · lithograph [proof before letters]

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The sculpture is a round, coin-like object with a Latin inscription at its center. The inscription reads "DEDIT INDICA ROSA ODOREM SVAVITATIS ANNO MDCLXVIII." Surrounding the text is an ornate design featuring a wreath made of leaves and various types of flowers, primarily roses. The sculpture appears to be made of bronze, with a vintage and weathered appearance. The warm, brownish hue is highlighted by darker oxidized areas that accentuate the carved details. The object includes fine detailing and subtle engravings that are clearly visible when inspected closely.

Sculpture1998.108.9.b

Beatification of Saint Rosa of Lima, 1586-1617, Beatified 1668, Canonized 1671 [reverse]

Gasparo Morone Mola

1668 · bronze

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Sculpture1957.14.756

Beato Lorenzo Giustinian, 1380-1456

Venetian 15th Century

1472 or after · bronze

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The image depicts a sepia-toned portrait of a woman, capturing her head and upper torso. She is slightly angled to the side, looking towards the camera with a serene expression. Her hair is styled upwards, and she is wearing a gown with a low neckline that covers her shoulders. There are no visible accessories or objects in the image. The background is plain and sepia-toned, adding to the vintage aesthetic.

Photograph2002.120.26

Beatrice

Mathilde Weil

1899 · photogravure in sepia on chine collé mounted on cream wove paper

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Print2017.53.62

Beatrice

John Hamilton Mortimer

1776 · etching on wove paper

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Drawing2017.53.79

Beatrice

John Hamilton Mortimer

1775/1776 · pen and black ink on laid paper, laid down on old mount

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Sculpture1957.14.1250.b

Beatrice d'Este, 1475-1497, Wife of Lodovico Maria Sforza 1491 [reverse]

Milanese 15th Century

1497 · copper//Proof for a testoon

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Sculpture1957.14.676

Beatrice of Aragon, 1457-1508 [obverse]

Circle of Giancristoforo Romano

probably 1491/1505 · bronze

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Sculpture1957.14.912.a

Beatrice of Siena [obverse]

Pastorino de' Pastorini, called Pastorino da Siena

probably c. 1550 · bronze

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The sculpture is a relief portrait of a woman with a serene expression, depicted in a square format. The woman's head is adorned with neatly styled hair, possibly secured with a cloth or bonnet. Her attire is detailed with folds suggesting a draped garment. The color of the sculpture is a dark bronze or brown, indicating it could be made of a metal, likely bronze. The surface has a slightly aged patina, enhancing the texture of the three-dimensional relief. Inscriptions at the top include the words "RANGONA" and "ROVORELLA," while the name "BEATRIX" appears on the side. The sculpture emphasizes the features of the subject with its high relief and careful detailing in the face and clothing.

Sculpture1957.14.1093.a

Beatrice Roverella, c. 1510-1575, Wife of Paolo Manfroni and Ercole Rangone [obverse]

Italian 16th Century

c. 1550 · bronze

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The image shows a panoramic view of a town labeled as "Beaulne" from a slightly elevated perspective. Various buildings in the town are named, such as "Castel," "S. Denis," and "S. Pacidianeas." The horizon is high, showcasing the town's structures against hills in the background. The artwork features light, sketch-like brushstrokes with muted colors of soft browns and grays. Vegetated patches are visible nearby, and a river flows past the town. The landscape gradually rises into hills in the distance, complementing the historical architecture. The color scheme is subdued and monochromatic.

Drawing2014.106.1

Beaulne (Beaune)

Jan Peeters I

c. 1650 · pen and brown ink with brown and blue wash over graphite on laid paper

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The image portrays two women shown from the waist up, each seated and facing slightly towards each other. The woman on the left has a round face with soft features, wearing an elaborate blue bonnet with curly blonde hair visible beneath it. Her dress is pink with a high ruffled collar and cuffs, and she holds a small fan in her right hand. She sits on a chair with a blue cushion, wearing a gold bracelet. The woman on the right has similar facial features and curly hair, in a wide-brimmed bonnet in multicolored shades of yellow and pink, tied with a blue ribbon. Her dress is light blue with floral accents, featuring ruffled collar and cuffs. She sits with her hands resting in her lap. The background is plain and off-white with no discernible details, framed by a simple grey border.

Print1945.5.673

Beauties

Thomas Rowlandson

published 1792 · hand-colored etching

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Photograph2002.120.13

Beauty is Truth--Truth Beauty

F. Holland Day

1899 · photogravure in sepia overmatted and mounted on green wove paper

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Two ships and two sailboats, all with full sails, float on a gently rippling body of water in front of a pale pastel-shaded sky in this horizontal painting. A rounded rock projects from the water near the center of the painting in the hazy near distance. One ship with two masts to the left of the rock has three people standing on the port side of the deck, closer to us. Between us and the ship, a man wearing a red shirt and a flat-topped brown hat and with two traps on his rowboat travels toward the ship. Three ships cluster to the right of the rock. Four men and seven wooden barrels are aboard a three-masted sailboat with two dinghies trailing behind. To our right is a smaller sailboat with four men gathered in the stern. The third vessel on this side has at least two masts with multiple sails. The rigging of all the ships is delicately outlined against the sky, which is tinged with pale yellow and lavender purple. The low sun behind the sails of the first ship creates a golden glow around the rock and along the horizon, which comes just over a quarter of the way up this painting. The water becomes silvery gray blended with light brown along the bottom edge of the composition. A band of hazy, violet clouds line the low horizon where more white boats sail in the far distance. The artist signed and dated in lower right corner, “F.H.Lane. 1860.”

Painting1992.51.8

Becalmed off Halfway Rock

Fitz Henry Lane

1860 · oil on canvas

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The portrait depicts the upper half of a man's body. He is seated, facing the viewer with a direct gaze. The man has a pronounced mustache and goatee, along with thick, curly hair. He wears a long-sleeved garment and a wide-brimmed hat. His left arm is bent, holding what appears to be the neck of a stringed musical instrument, likely a cello. The background consists of crosshatched lines, adding depth and texture to the image. The drawing style is sketchy, with finer strokes used for the man's facial features and hair, while the clothing and background are more abstract.

Print1943.3.8434

Becquet

James McNeill Whistler

1859 · etching on laid paper

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The image depicts a sketch of a man seated in a relaxed position from the thigh up. The man has intense eyes, a prominent nose, and a mustache paired with a full beard. He has voluminous, curly hair under a loosely fitting hat while wearing a long coat. He holds a cello upright as it rests against his leg, but there is no bow present. The backdrop is filled with sketchy lines, likely representing texture.

Print1943.3.8435

Becquet

James McNeill Whistler

1859 · etching and drypoint on Asian laid paper

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The image shows an artwork of a man seated, holding a musical instrument. He has facial features including a mustache and thick, curly hair. He is wearing a coat over a shirt with a scarf and is positioned against a lightly sketched background.

Print2015.19.404

Becquet

James McNeill Whistler

1871 · etching and drypoint in black on laid paper

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This is a drawing of a four-poster bed with detailed canopy and curtain designs. The drawing consists of two views: an end view and a side view of the bed. The end view shows the detailed design of the canopy and curtains, with floral decorations on the fabric, while the side view presents the bed in a more straightforward manner, emphasizing its structure and dimensions. The drawing includes measurements and labels with annotations and dimensions that are typical for architectural or interior design layouts.

Index of American Design1943.8.3972

Bed

B. Holst-Grubbe

1935/1942 · graphite on paper

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This is a drawing of a top view of a decorative grate. It shows a grate design with intricate floral and leaf patterns on the upper portion, along with a grid of straight lines representing the grill. The markings on the image depict measured sections. The decorative elements seem to be meant for an ornamental covering over part of the grate, blending functional structure with artistic embellishment.

Index of American Design1943.8.3974

Bed

B. Holst-Grubbe

1935/1942 · graphite on paper

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This is a painting of a four-poster bed with a decorative canopy. The image features a well-crafted wooden bed with four tall, intricately turned posts. There is an ornate canopy draped over the posts, consisting of light fabric. The fabric appears to be a translucent white with hints of delicate pattern detailing. The coverlet on the bed matches this decorative theme, with a fabric design that includes subtle hues of color and small floral or circular embellishments scattered across its surface. The painting's style suggests attention to detail and craftsmanship, reminiscent of classical designs. This is in the style of a traditional furniture illustration.

Index of American Design1943.8.3979

Bed

Bernard Gussow

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

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The image shows a wooden bed frame with pointed posts at each corner. It includes a headboard and footboard with horizontal slats. The bed frame is positioned centrally in the image, viewed from a slightly elevated angle against a light background.

Index of American Design1943.8.3991

Bed

Pearl Davis

c. 1941 · watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

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The image shows a wooden bed with intricate carvings on the headboard and footboard, accompanied by a colorful quilt. The color palette includes brown wood and a quilt with multicolored shapes such as blue, red, yellow, and green. The bed is positioned slightly to the left with the footboard facing the viewer and the headboard displaying its design.

Index of American Design1943.8.3996

Bed

Dana Bartlett

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

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The image displays a wooden bed frame with carved posts on the right, accompanied by a pineapple-shaped finial on the left. The color scheme consists of rich browns for the wood and a light cream background. The bed frame occupies the right side of the image, while the pineapple finial is on the left, above a circular arrangement of round objects. Specific sizes are labeled: the bed frame is shown at a scale of 3 inches to 1 foot, the pineapple finial is half-size, and the circular arrangement is shown at actual size.

Index of American Design1943.8.3997

Bed

Otto E. Hake

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

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The image contains an ornately carved wooden bed frame with a high headboard and a lower footboard. The color palette is mainly rich brown shades, showcasing the intricate carvings. The bed is placed centrally in the image, with the headboard at the back and the footboard in the foreground. Carved scrolls and patterns adorn the wood, creating an elegant and classical look. The background is a plain, light color, emphasizing the details of the bed frame.

Index of American Design1943.8.3999

Bed

Natalie Simon

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

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