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This is a drawing of a decorative architectural element and a sketch of a figure. The drawing features a highly ornate design on the left side with two mythical bird-like creatures facing each other with wings raised, possibly supporting a central medallion or roundel flanked by scrollwork. To the right, there is a simple outline of a human figure in motion, appearing to balance or carry something across their shoulders. The composition is composed of light pencil lines, indicating it may be a preliminary study or conceptual design. The drawing may serve as a preparatory piece, capturing an idea with quick and loose strokes.

Drawing1984.3.25

A Decorative Sculpture with a Woman Seen from Behind

Hubert Robert

1754/1765 · graphite on laid paper

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Print2012.71.5

A Deer Attacked by Dogs

Jean-Baptiste Oudry

1725 · etching on laid paper

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The image shows a landscape scene with a frontal view of a dense forest. A wooden bridge spans across a narrow ravine or creek. The painting features vigorous and textural brushstrokes with dark tones creating a shadowy effect. The color palette includes deep blacks, dark browns, and occasional highlights of light filtering through the canopy. In the distance, lighter areas suggest a path leading further into the woods, surrounded by trees and undergrowth.

Print2001.118.21

A Dell at Helmingham Park, Suffolk

David Lucas after John Constable

1830 · mezzotint on laid paper

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The image shows a wooded area with trees on both sides. The horizon is obscured by dense foliage and tree trunks. In the center, there is a rough bridge over a small stream with small figures standing on it. In the lower left corner, a cow stands beside the water. The artwork features textured brushstrokes or etching in a black and white palette, capturing light and shadow in the scene.

Print1975.46.12

A Dell, Helmingham Park, Suffolk

David Lucas after John Constable

1830 · mezzotint [progress proof]

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The image features a contorted human figure in flowing garments against a backdrop of sharp peaks resembling cliffs or mountains. The figure is depicted with expressive brushstrokes, creating a sense of motion and tension. The color palette is muted with grays and browns, contrasted by dark outlines. Soft curves in the distance contrast the foreground elements.

Drawing1990.10.4

A Desert Hermit Adoring the Crucifix

Paul Troger

Date not recorded · pen and iron gall ink and gray wash over black chalk on laid paper

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The image portrays a central figure standing in a dynamic pose, with one arm raised holding a billowing fabric. There are four smaller figures surrounding her with aquatic features, interacting with swirling waves or clouds. The central figure has long hair and the background is blank. The drawing is rendered in fine lines with a sketch-like quality.

Drawing2009.70.14

A Design for a Saltcellar

Italian 17th Century

Date not recorded · pen and brown ink over black chalk on laid paper

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The image shows a drawing of a sculptural niche featuring a central figure of a standing nude woman, flanked by two smaller nude figures on either side. Above the central figure is an ornate cartouche with decorative motifs, and at the top, two small winged figures are present. The sculpture is set within an architectural alcove with columns and arches. The drawing is in a monochromatic sepia tone, indicating it is rendered in ink or wash on paper. The subject within the niche appears intricately designed with flowing drapery and organic forms, giving it a sense of grandeur and elegance as would be seen in a classical architectural setting.

Drawing2018.20.2

A Design for a Wall Decoration or Fountain

Cherubino Alberti

1590s? · pen and brown ink and brown wash over black chalk on laid paper

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The image features a nighttime scene from an elevated viewpoint. It shows an ornate architectural setting resembling a garden or courtyard surrounded by colonnades. The background includes dense, dark trees, a light sky with a pale moon and clouds. The brushstrokes are precise and detailed, emphasizing architectural elements and human figures. The color palette consists of muted earth tones blending into the surroundings. In the foreground, elegantly dressed figures are interacting, while the architectural features create a symmetrical pattern extending into the distance.

Drawing1990.100.1

A Design for Illuminations to Celebrate the Birthday of King George III

Robert Adam(?), after Giovanni Battista Cipriani

1763 · watercolor over graphite heightened with white on laid paper

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A shallow bowl filled with oranges, grapes, and nuts is surrounded by a short, flaring glass, a glass decanter, a lemon, and more nuts arranged along a wooden tabletop in this horizontal still life painting. The objects nearly fill the composition, and the table extends off both sides. The three oranges are pale, with the one at the center nearly yellow, and a stem of dark green leaves lies across the top. A bunch of shriveled grapes, like raisins still on the vine, lies across the almonds and other nuts, all in their shells, in the bowl. The outside of the bowl is white, and it has a gently scalloped rim. A lemon sits to our left of the bowl of fruit, and behind it, the glass decanter has a teardrop-shaped glass stopper. Light coming from the front and our left makes the peachy liquid glow. To our right are four whole walnuts in their shells, with a few grapes hanging from the bowl. Behind the walnuts, a long stemmed, flaring, clear glass is almost filled with the peach-colored liquid. The background is deeply shadowed at the upper left, lightening slightly to elephant gray toward the lower right. The artist inscribed the painting as if he had written his name, date, and location on the front edge of the table, near the lower right corner: “Raphaelle Peale Aug: 5th 1814 Philad:”

Painting1999.44.1

A Dessert

Raphaelle Peale

1814 · oil on wood

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The image depicts a village scene viewed from a slightly elevated perspective. A dirt road is lined with cottages, and the horizon is marked by rooftops and distant trees. The etching technique is used with fine lines to create texture in the thatched roofs and foliage. The color palette is monochromatic, in shades of beige and brown. The road leads past cottages with chimneys and brickwork, and in the distance, there are trees and another cottage. The sky above is clear and takes up a significant part of the composition.

Print2008.115.3296

A Devonshire Village

Donald Shaw MacLaughlan

1906 · etching

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This is a drawing of an assembly of allegorical figures. The figures are labeled with Latin words representing virtues, vices, or societal roles. The composition includes elements like garments, figures, and scrolls with textures and shading to highlight materials and expressions.

Drawing2006.11.34.a

A Dialogue on Human Favor (recto) [fol. 15 verso / 16 recto]

French early 16th Century

1512/1514 · pen and brown and black ink, heightened with gold on two joined sheets of laid paper

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Painting2015.19.17

A Difficult Line from Horace

Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema

1881 · oil on wood

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This is a drawing of a dragon coiled around an elaborate vase. The vase features intricate designs and scenes, including figures and symbols, with the dragon clutching a piece of paper labelled "U.S. TREATY." The setting evokes a sense of cultural diplomacy or negotiation. The illustration contains a variety of elements that seem to portray a blend of Eastern and Western motifs, with a focus on the ornate style of the vase's artwork and the powerful presence of the dragon. The drawing is detailed with an ink rendering, conveying a sense of intricate craftsmanship both in the depiction of the mythical creature and the decoratively illustrated vase.

Print2013.3.7

A Diplomatic (Chinese) Design Presented to U.S.

Thomas Nast

1881 · wood engraving in black on newsprint

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This drawing depicts the full body of a woman facing the right in a dramatic pose. The woman is standing on one leg, with the other leg slightly bent and lifted behind her, appearing to rest on the step of a staircase. Her head is tilted back, and both arms are extended, one in front of her toward the right and the other raised above her head, almost towards the top right corner. The woman's facial features are faint, with small lines suggesting a slightly open mouth and a furrowed brow. She has long, wavy hair that cascades down her back, and she is dressed in a loose, flowing garment with folds and shading. The background is plain aside from the steps below her, although the woman casts a dark shadow.

Drawing1998.105.1.bbb

A Distraught Woman with Her Head Thrown Back

Jacques-Louis David

1775/80 · pen and black ink with gray wash over black chalk on laid paper

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The image shows boats densely packed together in a harbor or marina. The boats have tall masts and folded sails. There are hints of buildings or structures in the background, suggesting a shoreline or dock. The brushstrokes are fluid and expressive, capturing textures and movement. The color palette includes deep greens, browns, and hints of blue and tan, with reflections on the water's surface. The lighting suggests dusk or dawn.

Drawing1991.194.1

A Dock Harmony--Fishing Boats

Charles Fromuth

1897 · pastel on dark brown wove paper

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The sculpture depicts a seated dog, showcasing droopy jowls and an attentive posture. It is made of dark bronze, highlighting the dog's features such as its folds and eyes. The dog is positioned on a small rectangular base for stability. The composition suggests a calm and composed state, with the dog sitting with straight front legs and head held high, creating a lifelike representation despite its small scale.

Sculpture1957.14.79

A Dog

Paduan 16th Century

16th century · bronze//Black lacquer over medium brown bronze

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Drawing2009.70.211

A Dog

Cornelis Saftleven

1660s? · black chalk with gray-brown wash on laid paper

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Drawing2014.18.14

A Dog

Circle of Jean-Baptiste Greuze

c. 1760 · red chalk on laid paper

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Painting1965.16.8

A Dog Feast - Sioux

George Catlin

1861/1869 · oil on card mounted on paperboard

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Print1945.5.1191

A Dog Fight

Thomas Rowlandson

1811 · hand-colored etching

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Sculpture1957.14.78

A Dog Scratching

Attributed to Georg Schweigger

1630s · bronze//Dark lacquer over rich brown bronze

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The image shows a man from the waist up, with a slightly turned body and his face towards the viewer. He has a long, pointed beard and mustache, with older features, and wears a decorative, domed headdress. He is clothed in a patterned robe with a high collar, buttons down the front, and holds a rolled document in his right hand. The background features a frame with scrolling foliage and decorative elements, with an emblem at the top showing a winged lion holding a book.

Print1951.11.377

A Doge of Venice

Robert Vaughan

Date not recorded · engraving

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Painting1941.5.2

A Dominican Preaching

Agnolo degli Erri

c. 1470 · tempera on poplar panel

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This drawing depicts two donkeys near a stone structure, surrounded by trees and plants. One donkey is lying down while the other is standing. The scene includes detailed foliage, shadows, distant figures, and animals. The drawing emphasizes the textures of the fur, leaves, and stonework with intricate line work.

Print1990.134.3

A Donkey by a Water Well

Jean-Louis Demarne

Date not recorded · etching in black on laid paper

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