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This is a photograph of an old coin or medallion. The coin has an intricate design with heraldic elements, including a crest or coat of arms at its center. It features engravings of shields, ornamental designs, possible animal figures, crowns, and text inscribed along the edge. The surface texture, relief patterns, and detailed etching suggest historical or commemorative significance.

Sculpture1957.14.1291.b

Blazon of Arms [reverse]

Matthes Gebel

c. 1532 · base silver

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This is a photograph of an antique coin with intricate designs. The coin features a detailed coat of arms in the center with various heraldic symbols, including a crown, shield, and creatures on either side. The surface of the coin is aged, showing signs of wear and tarnish. Around the edge of the coin is an inscription in a language that is not clearly legible. The photograph captures the coin against a dark background, which highlights the intricate details and textures of the relief design.

Sculpture1957.14.1311.b

Blazon of Arms [reverse]

Matthes Gebel

1528 · lead

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The image shows an elevated angle looking down onto a rural scene. Trees, buildings, including thatched cottages and barns, define the horizon. The brushstrokes create detailed textures in the roofs and foliage. The color palette is monochromatic, using black and white tones for contrast. A wooden fence separates the viewer from people and animals. A small village or farmstead is surrounded by trees in the distance. The sky features linear etching suggesting clouds with birds.

Print1971.63.1.132

Blekerye aededuyne gelegen (Farms and Bleaching-Fields)

Claes Jansz Visscher

c. 1611/1612 · etching

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This is a drawing of a badger laying on the ground. The drawing shows the badger in a resting posture, with its legs tucked beneath its body and its head turned slightly. The badger's facial features, including the black and white stripes on its face, are detailed. The background is minimal, focusing on the badger and suggesting the texture of the ground beneath it.

Print1970.10.7

Blereau (Badger)

Jacques-Philippe Le Bas and Jean Eric Rehn after Jean-Baptiste Oudry

Date not recorded · etching and engraving

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The image depicts a robed figure crouching and another sitting figure holding a stick. The robed figure is on the left, appearing to support the other figure. The drawing uses thick lines to convey movement and emotion. The figures' poses suggest care or compassion. The background is composed of sweeping lines, giving a sense of the setting. The drawing captures a moment of interaction and support.

Print1951.10.245

Blessed are the Merciful

Ernst Barlach

published 1916 · lithograph

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There are two people in the image. The child stands in a doorway, facing forward on the left side, while the adult leans slightly towards the child from the right side of the doorway. The child has short hair and a neutral expression, wearing a dark dress with light cuffs, a large bow at the collar, and a circular buckle at the waist. The adult is wearing a light-colored garment with puffy sleeves, with styled back hair, and appears to be speaking softly to the child. The background shows a white wall with a blurred painting or tapestry, a wooden floor with a striped area rug.

Photograph2010.76.11

Blessed Art Thou Among Women

Gertrude Käsebier

1899 · photogravure

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This is a drawing of a religious figure with multiple heads and a robed figure. The drawing features a seated figure with three heads and bearded faces holding a large orb adorned with a cross. The figure is dressed in flowing garments and surrounded by clouds, implying elevation. In the foreground, another robed figure kneels on the clouds, gazing upwards with hands crossed over the chest. Around both figures, smaller cloud-like forms with cherubic faces accentuate the heavenly theme. The drawing uses a monochromatic palette of sepia tones, emphasizing dynamic lines and the spiritual character of the scene.

Drawing2009.70.192

Blessed Maria Vittoria Fornari's Vision of the Trinity

Domenico Piola

c. 1670 · pen and brown ink with brown wash over graphite, with additions in black chalk, on laid paper

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The image depicts a sketched landscape with an elevated viewpoint. The horizon is high in the composition, separating land from sky. Bold black lines on a beige background illustrate the terrain. There is a path or road in the foreground leading towards the center. Faint outlines in the distance suggest additional hills or formations. The color palette is minimal, using black lines on a beige background.

Print1943.3.5190

Blick auf einen Fluss (View on a River)

Paul Klee

1912 · lithograph

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The image shows a man seated on the ground between two large trees. He is leaning slightly forward with his back against one tree, holding a hat in both hands. The man has a beard and short hair, wearing a jacket, shirt, and pants. Near him are crutches. The background includes trees and possibly a body of water in the distance.

Print1952.10.32

Blind Beggar (Le mendiant aveugle)

Alphonse Legros

Date not recorded · drypoint

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Print1949.5.289

Blind Beggar and Companion

Jacques Callot

c. 1622 · etching on laid paper

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The image shows two individuals from head to toe. The person on the left is facing right, hunched over with a stick for support. They have a bushy beard, wear a brimmed hat, short-cropped hair, and a long cloak. The person on the right is standing straight, facing forward, with a long, disheveled beard, wearing a head wrap and loose clothing. They hold a hat in one hand. The background is plain.

Print1949.5.314

Blind Beggar and Companion

after Jacques Callot

1622 or later · etching on laid paper

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The image shows two individuals in full-length standing positions. Both figures appear to be engaged in a conversation. One figure is holding a large, brimmed hat in their left hand while the other is using a walking stick. The individual on the left has facial hair and some wrinkling on the face, and wears a wrapped head covering that drapes down into a cloak. The person on the right has a fur hat, and both individuals are wearing layered clothing consistent with a colder climate. Their facial features are finely detailed, with the left figure having a more lined face and the right figure somewhat obscured by the fur hat. The person on the right is also wearing high, loose-fitting boots. There are no prominent accessories or jewelry visible. The background is plain with no distinct features.

Print1969.15.500

Blind Beggar and Companion

Jacques Callot

c. 1622 · etching on laid paper

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The image shows two male figures on rocky terrain near a body of water. The larger figure has curly hair, a beard, a draped garment, sandals, and a musical instrument slung over his shoulder. The smaller figure is a young boy with curly hair, wearing a short tunic. They are in a dramatic natural setting with a cloudy sky and the sea in the background.

Print2012.10.1

Blind Homer

Jean-Baptiste-Raphael-Urbain Massard, after Baron François Gerard

1816 · etching on laid paper [proof state before engraving]

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The image shows two individuals and a small dog. On the left, one person is standing and leaning forward with a walking stick. They wear a wide-brimmed hat, a coat, trousers, and shoes. A dog sits next to them. On the right, another person is seated, facing towards the standing person, with one hand on their draped legs. They wear a headscarf and robe. The background is plain with minimal detail, suggesting an outdoor setting.

Print2013.117.2

Blind Man and a Woman

Giuseppe Maria Crespi

c. 1686/1688 · etching on laid paper

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This is a painting of a puppet with exaggerated facial features and closed eyes. It has pale skin and bright patches of red on its cheeks, nose, and wide lips. It has brown eyebrows and no hair. The puppet wears a white jacket over a black shirt, brown pants, and black shoes. One arm is raised and the other rests slightly lower. The background is plain beige paper.

Index of American Design1943.8.15704

Blind Man Hand Puppet

David Ramage

c. 1936 · watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

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This is a photograph of a historical coin featuring intricate engraving. The coin displays a figure leading a dog while holding a staff and a dangling object, possibly a lamp or lantern. The scene is surrounded by a circular border with a Latin inscription. The figure appears to be in motion, wearing draped garments and a head covering, and the background includes elements of nature, like foliage or mushrooms at their feet. The craftsmanship is detailed, with the relief providing depth and texture to the depiction. The metallic surface of the coin shows natural aging and patina, enhancing its vintage appearance.

Sculpture1957.14.1022.b

Blind Man with a Staff and Water-flask, Led by a Dog [reverse]

Leone Leoni

1560/1561 · bronze//Later casting

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The sculpture depicts a feline sitting upright on a cushion, with its tail hanging down. The animal has detailed fur texture and alert ears. The material appears to be bronze. Surrounding the cat is a circular border with a vine pattern, and inscriptions are present on the lower half of the border. The sculpture is flat and has a handcrafted finish.

Sculpture1957.14.600.b

Blindfolded Lynx Seated on a Cushion [reverse]

Pisanello

c. 1441/1444 · bronze

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Painting1961.9.16

Blindman's Buff

Jean Honoré Fragonard

c. 1775/1780 · oil on canvas

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The image shows a large hexagram made of two overlapping triangles, one pointing up and the other down. The star has detailed multicolored patterns in pink, green, blue, and purple. The textured pattern within the star looks like a quilt or mosaic with blocks of varying colors. The blocks are arranged in steps or zigzags, creating a three-dimensional effect. The colors and shapes create an abstract visual experience.

Index of American Design1943.8.328

Block from Bedspread

Ruth M. Barnes

c. 1937 · watercolor and pen and ink on paper

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The image shows a geometric pattern with a central hexagon surrounded by triangles, forming a star-shaped figure. The design uses vibrant colors, with a green hexagon, pink and yellow bands, and black triangles on the outer layer.

Index of American Design1943.8.329

Block from Bedspread

Ruth M. Barnes

c. 1937 · watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paper

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The image displays a textured square panel with a central design of grape clusters and leaves. The grape clusters are deep purple and the leaves are green with vines winding throughout. The background of the panel is a light, textured tan or beige. The grape clusters are located towards the bottom right and center of the square, with the leaves and vines spreading outwards to the edges of the panel.

Index of American Design1943.8.469

Block from Friendship Quilt

Florence Truelson

c. 1938 · watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper

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This is a painting of a heraldic shield with an eagle and ribbon. The shield features vertical red and white stripes, a horizontal blue field on top with the letters 'W A R D R A T S M T S.' Atop the shield is a bald eagle holding an olive branch and possibly arrows. Below the shield is a red ribbon with the Latin motto 'E PLURIBUS UNUM.' The background is a textured grey. The style resembles American folk art.

Index of American Design1943.8.2929

Block from Friendship Quilt

Florence Truelson

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

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The image depicts a wooden dresser with three sections on its front, each topped with a carved shell motif. The left and right sections have four drawers each with gold-colored handles. The dresser is against an off-white background. The color palette includes warm browns, gold tones, and light colors. The dresser is central in the image, with an empty background.

Index of American Design1943.8.4686

Block Front Chest of Drawers

Alvin M. Gully

1936 · watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, and gouache on paperboard.

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This is a drawing of a wooden cabinet. The drawing depicts a tall, ornate cabinet likely designed for storage. The cabinet features a curved top design with a series of double arches. The front view shows two main sections: an upper portion with enclosed shelves behind double doors, and a lower portion with two levels of drawers. Each drawer has metallic handles. The side view shows a slanted backing. The cabinet stands on short, ball-turned feet. The drawing demonstrates precision and symmetry typical of furniture schematics.

Index of American Design1943.8.5410

Block Front Desk with Cabinet Top

Jack Bochner

1935/1942 · watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, graphite,and heightening on paperboard

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