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The image shows a sculpture consisting of three vertical cylindrical forms. Each element has bands and textures along its surface, with the central piece featuring a design resembling an opening bud or leaf on its upper section. The sculpture is a dark, matte color, suggesting it may be made from a dense material like metal or dark wood. The scale and size compared to the frame indicate that the pieces are larger than plant stems, conveying strength and solidity. The contrast against the pale background highlights the details and textures of the sculpture.

Print2006.133.34.15

a Cornus Nuttallii; b Cornus Nuttallii; c Cornus florida

Karl Blossfeldt

1928 · photogravure

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The image shows two photographs of plant stems with buds. The color palette consists of grayscale tones. The top photograph features a stem with a bud on the left side, traveling horizontally from left to right. The lower photograph shows a similar stem with a bud, oriented horizontally from left to right. Both are against a plain background highlighting the texture and form of the plant material.

Print2006.133.34.20

a Cornus Nuttallii; b Cornus officinalis

Karl Blossfeldt

1928 · photogravure

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There is a full-body illustration of a person standing upright, facing forward with a rifle resting across their shoulders and held by both hands. The person's facial features are captured in detail, with a neutral expression, and they have short, curly hair adorned with a decorative piece. They are minimally clothed, wearing a form of cloth around their waist and an ornamental strap across their chest. The person holds a rifle and has a sheath with a knife or blade attached to their side. The background depicts an open landscape with a few palm trees and two figures in the distance, also holding rifles and appearing to be in motion. The ground is depicted with some foliage and textured to indicate grass or dirt.

Print1943.3.1827

A Coromantyn Free Negro, or Ranger, armed

William Blake after John Gabriel Stedman

1793 · engraving

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The image shows a rustic half-timbered building with a sharp, angular roof. The horizon is in the middle with a faint misty line hinting at distant land and possibly water. A lone figure stands nearby. The building has clean lines and soft brushstrokes to depict the texture of the walls. The color scheme is mostly monochromatic with shades of grey, beige, and soft sepia. The brushstrokes create a serene atmosphere, suggesting shadows over the landscape and trees in the background blending into the sky.

Drawing1994.13.1

A Cottage at Dorking in Surrey

John Sell Cotman

c. 1800/1801 · gray wash and graphite on wove paper

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This is a drawing of a natural scene on blue paper. The viewpoint is from the ground level, showing a cluster of trees with a small structure within them. The trees are leaning and create dynamic lines. The drawing style is loose and sketch-like, with delicate pencil marks outlining the foliage and tree trunks. The color palette is mainly grey pencil lines against the blue paper. In the distance, there are vague tree shapes suggesting a forest continuing further back.

Drawing1995.52.182

A Cottage on a Lane

John Varley

probably 1800/1810 · black chalk heightened with white on blue wove paper

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Print1980.45.1545

A Cottage on Fire

Charles Turner (printmaker); Mrs. Yates (artist after); Edward Orme (publisher)

1799 · color mezzotint with hand coloring and varnish on wove paper

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The image shows a view from slightly above ground level of a rustic scene with weathered buildings integrated into the natural landscape. The horizon is not prominently visible, with land rising behind the buildings and sparse trees atop, and a figure standing on the edge of a cliff to the left. The technique used includes detailed etching strokes creating texture and depth, evident in the stonework and foliage. The color palette is monochrome, with variations of black and white emphasizing details and light and shadow. Stone structures and outdoor tools are closest, and figures sit in front of the buildings, suggesting daily life activity. The background merges with trees and rocky slopes, creating a rustic and tranquil environment.

Print1994.44.3

A Cottage with Two Men Seated at the Doorway

Nicolas Pérignon

c. 1770 · etching on laid paper

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The image shows a countryside path winding through vegetation. Close to us, the path curves to the right, bordered by plants casting shadows. A cottage stands on the left, partly hidden by foliage. Tall trees stand in the background, with loose brushstrokes suggesting depth. The sky is visible, showing fluffy clouds on a blue backdrop. The color palette consists of greens, blues, and browns, creating a serene landscape. The style is impressionistic, focusing on mood over detail.

Drawing2016.98.1

A Country Lane

John Middleton

c. 1850 · watercolor and gouache on wove paper

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The image shows a stone bridge with wooden railings crossing a calm body of water. The background includes trees that blend into the sky. The painting features detailed brushstrokes for the bridge and diffused strokes for the foliage. A monochromatic sepia color palette is used. The bridge and nearby stone structures appear weathered with some vegetation. In the distance, slender trees are partially obscured by the sky. Three small figures are visible on the bridge, possibly fishermen.

Drawing1989.41.1

A Country Road across an Ancient Bridge

Jean-Jacques de Boissieu

Date not recorded · brown wash over graphite on wove paper

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The sculpture is a bust depicting a female figure with classical features and a serene gaze. Her hair is intricately carved in waves and tied back. It is made of white marble with a polished finish. The bust ends at the shoulders with draped clothing featuring gentle folds and texture. The simple marble stand supports the sculpture.

Sculpture2015.19.3806

A Country Woman

Hiram Powers

model 1838, carved 1839 · marble

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The image shows three full-body figures in a classic style. The figure on the left is playing a stringed instrument, and has distinct facial hair, wears a hat with feathers, and has puffy, patterned clothing. The middle figure stands upright, has a covered face with a headdress and veiled mask, and holds a bell and a tassel. The figure on the right wears a mask with an elongated, beak-like feature, textured clothing with striped sleeves, and a wide-brimmed hat. All figures are set against a plain background.

Portfolio2004.21.2

A Couple Addressed by a Lute Player

Attributed to Zacharias Dolendo after Jacques de Gheyn II

1595/1596 · engraving on laid paper

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The image shows three stylized and elaborately depicted people. The central figure stands slightly turned to the left, gesturing with their hands. They have exaggerated facial features and wear a large headdress. They wear a frilled collar and a theatrical garment. The two figures on either side wear voluminous cloaks with hood-like extensions. The background is a plain, textured surface, emphasizing the figures.

Print2004.21.8

A Couple Addressing a Gesticulating Young Man

Attributed to Zacharias Dolendo after Jacques de Gheyn II

1595/1596 · engraving on laid paper

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The image depicts a wide, expansive landscape viewed from a distance. The horizon is positioned low in the composition, with distant hills and a hazy expanse meeting the sky. Two figures are walking along a path in the foreground. The brushwork is delicate and meticulous, describing clouds in the pale sky with soft, flowing lines. The color palette is warm and monochromatic, with tones of sepia and ochre creating a serene atmosphere. The landscape leads the eye towards a river or body of water in the distance.

Drawing1995.52.9

A Couple Admiring a View of the River Ouse(?), Lincolnshire

British 19th Century

1849 · brown wash on wove paper

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Print1943.3.284

A Couple of Lovers Seated

Heinrich Aldegrever

1529

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Drawing2016.132.3

A Couple on a Terrace Surrounded by Attendants and Musicians

Indian 18th Century

18th Century · watercolor and gold on paper mounted on paper

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The image shows a landscape with trees framing the scene. A mountain or hill is visible in the distance. Figures are among the trees, suggesting a path. The trees are depicted with expressive lines and blend with the rocky ground. The color palette is monochromatic, giving the image an earthy quality.

Drawing2004.117.1

A Couple Seated among Trees above a Lake

Alfred Bellet du Poisat

c. 1870 · charcoals with brush, stumping and scraping on wove paper

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The image shows a scene captured from a slightly elevated point of view. The horizon is placed low in the composition, with ample space given to the sky above, which has cloudy textures. On the horizon line, faint suggestions of the sea are visible. In the foreground, four elegantly dressed figures are depicted. Two are seated, one in a red shawl and the other in a dark coat with a parasol. The other two stand nearby, also holding parasols. The brushwork is loose and expressive, and the color palette consists of earth tones and soft pastels with occasional pops of red.

Drawing1985.64.78

A Couple Seated and a Couple Walking on the Beach

Eugène Boudin

1865 · watercolor over graphite

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Drawing1985.64.72

A Couple Seated on the Beach with Two Dogs

Eugène Boudin

c. 1865 · watercolor and graphite

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This is a painting of three figures dressed in historical costumes with text labels above each one. The central figure is labeled "l'homme de court" and is depicted holding a blue and orange book. Flanking this figure on both sides are two other figures with text labels above them: the left figure is labeled "Congnoissance" and is shown as a drummer wearing a robe with blue and red designs, while the right figure is labeled "Simulacion" and is depicted in a long dark cloak with a hood, accompanied by anthropomorphic animal figures. The painting is done in a style reminiscent of illuminated manuscripts or medieval artwork, possibly from the era of Flemish or Burgundian art. It uses soft but vivid colors and fine linework to convey themes of identity or personification.

Drawing2006.11.31

A Courtier Standing Between Covetousness and Dissimulation [fol. 14 recto]

French early 16th Century

1512/1514 · pen and brown ink with watercolor on laid paper

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The image shows a distant cityscape with a central scene. The composition includes a body of water with a sailboat to the right. The drawing features simple and loose pencil or pen strokes in a quick, gestural style. The color palette is monochromatic, using neutral tones of the paper and dark ink or graphite. Above the horizon line, there are swift lines indicating clouds or distant birds in the sky.

Drawing2009.70.254

A Cove with a Sailboat

Félix Ziem

Date not recorded · pen and black ink on heavy wove paper (invitation card)

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This is a drawing of a bustling alley or marketplace. The drawing shows an alleyway filled with people gathered in groups and individuals walking through. The architecture has arched doorways and narrow pathways, and has intricate details suggesting a historical or traditional setting. Overhead, there are awnings and fabric providing shade, casting shadows that add depth and texture to the scene. The perspective leads the viewer's eye deeper into the alley. The use of shading and crosshatching captures the textures of the environment and the movement within this dynamic, confined space.

Print1946.9.17

A Covered Street in Cairo (Eene overdekte straat in Cairo)

Marius Alexander Jacques Bauer

Date not recorded · etching

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The image shows a view from ground level of two cows in a field. One cow is standing on the left, looking at the viewer, while the other is reclining on the grass to the right. The horizon is near the top with faint indications of a distant landscape. The illustration is detailed with fine linework using hatching and cross-hatching for texture and depth. The color scheme is monochromatic, emphasizing light and dark contrasts.

Print1982.15.2

A Cow Standing and Another Lying Down

Paulus Potter

1650 · etching

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Sculpture1957.14.87

A Crab on a Toad

Probably Paduan 16th Century

early 16th century · bronze

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A wide creek winds between a tree-lined bank to our left and hazy mountains to our right in this horizontal landscape painting. The riverbank curves deeply like a backward capital letter B. Marshy grasses grow in tufts, and palm and other trees grow in a grove to our left. One brown-skinned person wearing only a white cloth around the hips carries a long stick near the shoreline. Dabs of brown and muted dark pink suggest other people farther along the riverside. Tree-covered boulders jut into the creek from our right. A band of rocky, mountains are smoky mauve-pink across the rightmost two-thirds of the horizon, which comes a third of the way up the composition. The butter-yellow sun is low on the horizon to our right, peeking through the grove of palm trees. The light pours across the placid surface of the creek, creating a soft yellow streak next to the reflection of the mountain ridge. A few heather-pink clouds drift across the pale turquoise sky. The artist signed and dated the painting in the lower left corner, “C. Pizarro. 1856. Paris.”

Painting1985.64.29

A Creek in St. Thomas (Virgin Islands)

Camille Pissarro

1856 · oil on academy board

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