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The image shows a large, woven basket with a lid in the center of the frame. The basket is displayed against a light background. It has earthy tones, including browns and beiges. There are no other objects around the basket in the image.

Index of American Design1943.8.8648

Bee Basket and Cover

Charlotte Angus

c. 1938 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard

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The image showcases a woodland area with dense foliage and textured tree trunks. The horizon is obscured by the thick forest, creating a sense of depth. The trees and undergrowth recede into the distance. A monochromatic palette of black and gray emphasizes intricate detailing, light play, and a serene atmosphere. A small stream winding through the middle reflects light and draws the eye into the forested distance.

Print2015.19.3559

Beech Forest

Carl C. Brenner

1870s-1880s · etching in black on laid paper

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The image shows a wooded area with a tall tree as the central focus. The horizon is obscured by dense foliage and various tree heights. The intricate details in the leaves and tree trunks are depicted through lines and stippling. The monochromatic palette uses sepia tones. Rocks and tufts of grass are seen in the foreground. Other trees of varying sizes and structures are visible throughout the composition.

Portfolio2002.72.10

Beech Grove

Eugène Bléry

1840 · etching with drypoint and roulette on chine collé

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The image depicts a large tree in the center, surrounded by a dense forest. The viewer's perspective is low, looking up at the tree's branches and foliage. The horizon is not visible. The artwork uses detailed brushstrokes to show texture in the tree, leaves, and ground. The color scheme is black and white, emphasizing contrast and details. The focus is on the tree's grandeur and its natural surroundings.

Portfolio2002.72.11

Beech Grove

Eugène Bléry

1840 · etching with drypoint and roulette on chine collé

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The image features an outdoor scene with a large tree in the center, spreading branches across the frame. The horizon is obscured by the dense foliage and tree trunk, with no distinct line visible. The brushstrokes are delicate and consistent, with fine lines and detailed textures of the tree bark and leaves. The color palette is grayscale, emphasizing the linework and shading. Three figures are near us, one pointing with a stick to the other two figures dressed in long cloaks. The foreground rock surface is shaded to suggest depth. A small building with a simple roof is seen among the trees in the back, partially hidden by foliage. The tree's trunk and hanging bell are prominent. Trees in the background create depth with shadows suggesting light play among the branches.

Print2013.67.9.22

Beech Tree with the Bell (Faggio della campana) [plate X]

Jacopo Ligozzi (artist), Raffaello Schiaminossi (etcher), Lino Moroni (author)

1612 · etching

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This sepia-toned photograph shows a view of a tree trunk with many leaves. The tree trunk is in the center of the photograph, reaching upwards and partly covered by the leaves. The background is blurred, but other trees can be seen in the distance. The ground is covered in short grass.

Photograph1995.36.93

Beech Tree, Forest of Fontainebleau

Gustave Le Gray

c. 1856 · albumen silver print

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The image shows a low angle view near narrow-gauge railroad tracks running diagonally. A line of dense trees marks the horizon, separating the sky from a body of water. Several trees fill the scene, casting shadows and creating a textured canopy. The color palette is subdued with sepia tones. Light filters through the branches, creating a serene atmosphere that extends into the water and distant trees. The placement of tracks and natural elements creates a balance between man-made and natural features.

Photograph2014.29.1.23

Beechwood Lake

William H. Rau

c. 1895 · albumen silver print

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The image shows a view across an open area bordered by large trees. There are hills in the distance above scattered structures. The picture has a soft, grainy texture giving it a vintage appearance. The color palette is monochromatic with sepia tones. Large shadowed trees frame the composition, with small huts and a tall wooden structure visible in the distance.

Photograph2018.145.2

Beekinpully: Permaul’s Swing at Mariammah Covil

Linnaeus Tripe

December 1857-January 1858 · albumen silver print

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The image shows a large brown ceramic jug against a plain off-white background. The jug has a cylindrical shape with a wider base and a narrow neck, topped with a small opening. The color palette is warm, with various shades of brown dominating the jug and a subtle gradient on its surface. The jug is upright and centered in the image, standing out prominently against the muted background.

Index of American Design1943.8.5188

Beer Bottle

Arthur Stewart

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

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The image shows a large brown bottle with "Jung Brewing Co. Milwaukee" embossed on it. The color palette is mainly rich browns with highlights and shading. The bottle is centered on a neutral background, with the label facing forward.

Index of American Design1943.8.10584

Beer Bottle

Herman O. Stroh

1940 · watercolor, graphite, colored pencil, and gouache on paperboard

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A tall vase with vertical lines and a gradient effect, in grayscale tones from light gray to dark charcoal, occupies the majority of the image. Positioned centrally, the vase is aligned such that its opening is near the upper edge, and its base touches the lower edge. An elliptical guide is faintly sketched below the vase.

Index of American Design1943.8.11569

Beer Glass

Albert Eyth

c. 1936 · graphite and gouache on paper

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The image displays a ceramic beer stein with a pewter lid, adorned with blue floral patterns and a musical note motif on the front. The stein is predominantly beige with cobalt blue decorations. The handle extends to the left, with the lid's pewter handle and ball hinge visible at the top left of the stein.

Index of American Design1943.8.5094

Beer Mug

Carl Buergerniss

c. 1939 · watercolor and graphite on paper

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The image displays a decorative beer stein with intricate carvings, a handle on the left, a blue background, embossed figures, and a color contrast between the stein and metallic accents. The label "Carl Burgener" is visible in the bottom right corner.

Index of American Design1943.8.5095

Beer Mug

Carl Buergerniss

c. 1939 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard

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The image shows a decorative pitcher as the largest object, with intricate designs that include horses and a chariot. The color palette is blue and white, with a blending effect showcasing the design details. The pitcher is positioned centrally on the page, with a slightly tilted handle on the right and the spout on the left.

Index of American Design1943.8.7322

Beer Pitcher

Florence Stevenson

c. 1936 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard

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The image shows a large jug adorned with decorative patterns and scenes depicting people and animals. The color palette is mainly blue with some light blue details. The jug is centrally positioned with the handle on the left and a frieze of figures and motifs on the midsection. The spout is at the top right.

Index of American Design1943.8.7323

Beer Pitcher

Florence Stevenson

c. 1936 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard

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The image depicts a bustling street scene from a slightly elevated point of view. The horizon is high in the composition, showing the tops of buildings and the sky with a few clouds. The street is filled with people engaged in various activities. On the left, a painter is painting a shop sign on a ledge, while two men relax below him. In the center, workers are carrying a barrel. In the distance, a church spire rises above the rooftops. The style includes detailed line work, rendering the scene with depth. The color palette is monochrome, using shades of sepia or browns, typical of an engraving.

Print1944.5.86

Beer Street

William Hogarth

1751 · etching and engraving

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The sculpture features a honeybee skep with several bees hovering around it, set in a natural landscape with small bushes and foliage. The piece is made of a bronze-like material, giving it a rich, rustic brown color. It is an oval talisman of a size to fit comfortably in a hand. The material reflects light, highlighting the raised carvings of the beehive, bees, and landscape features. The edge of the talisman is inscribed with text that encircles the scene, and a small hole is present at the top.

Sculpture1957.14.1090.b

Bees around a Hive [reverse]

Italian 16th Century

16th century · bronze

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The image shows four people in various positions. The central figure is standing with hands crossed, wearing a brown robe and a halo around their head. To the left is another standing figure wearing a blue hat and a red garment. A third person in a green outfit appears animated. On the right, a seated person is wearing a red robe and a tall red and blue hat, holding onto their robe. In the background are simple linear patterns and blocks of color suggesting an interior setting.

Print1943.3.5777

Before Caiaphas

German 15th Century

c. 1490 · hand-colored woodcut

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In a dance studio, two ballerinas wearing knee-length tutus and ballet slippers sit on a bench and stretch to our right while four more pose at the back of the space, to our left, in this long, horizontal painting. The scene and dancers are loosely painted so many features are indistinct. All the women have light skin and dark brown hair. Each pale, robins’ egg-blue costume has a low-cut, tightly fitting, sleeveless bodice and a full skirt. Dabs of off white, teal, and blue suggest flowers lining the deep U of the neckline at the front and down the back of each bodice. Closest to us and nearly brushing the edges of the lower right corner of the canvas, one dancer sits on the end of a wooden bench and leans down between her legs, her feet widely planted. She rests her torso on an elbow folded onto one knee as she reaches for her left foot, farther from us, with her other hand. Her hair is pulled up and her face, looking downward, is deep in shadow. Sitting behind her on the bench, to our left, a second dancer lifts her right leg, toe pointing, as she pulls on her pale pink tights. Her other leg stretches straight, pointed toe brushing the floor, in front of her. This woman’s hair hangs loose around her shoulders. The pair is brightly lit from a source to our right, and an arched area of electric blue and mustard yellow behind them is difficult to interpret. The floor, which takes up about two-thirds of the composition, is painted with dabs of teal blue, pale fuchsia pink, and caramel brown. It leads us back to the upper left corner of the painting where four more four ballerinas stand in a line. The pair to our left stands with their backs to us, facing the wall with their right legs raised to shoulder height, toes pointed. The pair to our right faces us. They also stand with their right legs raised, creating a wide angle with their standing legs. All four ballerinas bend their arms gently at the elbow, and some tip their heads toward the raised legs. The rightmost dancer is illuminated by a pair of French doors at the back corner, at the top center of the painting. The wall behind the bench is streaked with mint green over honey brown, and the wall at the back of the room is leather brown. The visible, soft brushstrokes give the image a blurred, ethereal appearance in the dimmed studio. The artist signed the painting in the lower left corner, “Degas.”

Painting1942.9.19

Before the Ballet

Edgar Degas

1890/1892 · oil on canvas

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Print1949.5.466

Before the Fireplace (No. 1)

Mary Cassatt

c. 1882 · softground etching and aquatint on wove paper

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This is a drawing of an interior scene featuring chairs and tables. The drawing shows indistinct forms of chairs around a table, with light lines and shades hinting at additional furnishings. Ink wash is used for shadow and depth, creating a sense of quietness and minimalism. The absence of fine detail highlights the abstract and contemplative nature of the drawing.

Drawing1943.3.3977

Before the Repast at Emmaus

Jean-Louis Forain

c. 1910 · brush and gray ink with brown and gray wash on wove paper

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The image shows a sketch of an entire human figure seated in a squatting position. The figure's head is tilted slightly backward with exaggerated features, displaying pronounced eyes, a large nose, and full lips. The hair is short and close to the scalp. The person is depicted wearing loose-fitting, flowing garments that cover most of the figure except for the bare feet. The figure's left hand is extended outward, palm up, while the right hand rests on the knee. The drawing is monochrome, using bold black lines against a plain cream-colored background.

Print2002.98.257

Beggar

René Beeh

c. 1920 · lithograph in black on wove paper

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Print1952.10.61

Beggar (Le mendiant)

Alphonse Legros

1881 · etching

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The image shows a person from the side, displaying the upper body. The person is looking to the left, with a nose, beard, short hair, and wearing a loose-fitting garment. They hold a hat in their right hand and have their left arm resting on a walking stick. The background is a plain light surface with slight linear textures.

Print1951.19.6

Beggar (Un mendiant)

Alphonse Legros

Date not recorded · drypoint

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