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This is a bronze medallion featuring a hunting scene. The detailed engraving depicts multiple animals and human figures against stylized trees. A bear is shown with dogs chasing it, accompanied by a rider on horseback. Various other animals are also depicted. Birds are shown flying above, and the edges feature detailed foliage. Below the scene is Latin text that reads "SOLVM IN FERAS PIVS BELLATVR PASTOR." The craftsmanship emphasizes texture, depth, and movement.

Sculpture1997.114.28.b

Boar Hunt [reverse]

Girolamo Paladino

1667/1682 · bronze

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The image features a hunting tableau with a large wild boar on the right, being chased across a pastoral landscape. A rider on horseback pursues the boar in the distance, while a group of hunting dogs engages it on the left. The etching uses crosshatching and fine lines for texture and depth, particularly in foliage and the boar's fur. The color palette is monochromatic in black and white, typical of traditional engravings. The figures are dynamically positioned, conveying motion in a rustic setting.

Print1986.50.59

Boar Running to the Left

Stefano Della Bella

Date not recorded · etching on laid paper [restrike]

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The image showcases geometric shapes and curved lines forming an abstract representation. One of the shapes resembles a block transitioning into a boar's head with tusks and curved lines for ears. The composition implies a blend of organic and structural elements, suggesting a three-dimensional object like a mounted trophy head on a flat surface.

Index of American Design1943.8.12814

Boar's Head

Joseph Goldberg

c. 1941 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard

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The image depicts a scene from an elevated point of view showing water with ships engaged in a sea battle. The horizon is high in the composition with faint land in the distance. In the center, a large sailing ship leans to one side surrounded by smaller vessels. The illustration is detailed with fine lines indicating movement. The style features precise linear strokes defining the ships and the sea. The monochrome palette emphasizes details and creates visual impact. Another ship is seen in the distance near the horizon line.

Print1969.15.360

Boarding of the Bertone

Jacques Callot

1617 · etching on laid paper

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The image depicts a naval battle with several ships positioned across the sea. The viewpoint is elevated, showing the ships and the vast expanse of the sea. The horizon is high in the composition, with ships in varying distances. Ships in the distance are smaller, creating depth perception. Closer ships, including one in combat with firing cannons, are larger and more detailed. The etching technique shows fine lines and textures, depicting movement in the sea and sails. The color scheme is monochromatic, with shades of grey and black, giving a classic and historical ambiance. The sails and hulls of the ships have detailed linework, adding to the sense of action and drama on the water's surface.

Print1969.15.361

Boarding of the Petaccio

Jacques Callot

1617 · etching on laid paper

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The image shows a group of children and a man on a path. A young boy is pulling a cart filled with goods, while others are either riding in the cart or walking alongside it. A man is carrying two children on each arm. The horizon is low in the image, emphasizing the sky and vast landscape. The horizon is defined by trees and distant structures. The brushwork in the image is detailed with fine lines creating textures and shading in the clothing and foliage. The color palette is sepia tones, giving an old-fashioned look to the scene. The sky has light clouds, contrasting with the detailed figures and landscape.

Portfolio1981.58.5

Boarding the Bottin (L'Emmenagement au Bottin)

Charles-François Daubigny

1862 · etching

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The image shows interlocking triangles and curved shapes. Green triangular forms rise upward against a black background. There is a red boat-like shape and blue zigzag shapes at the bottom, with orange arcs hinting at a sun. Rounded shapes on the side resemble leafy tree canopies.

Print2012.92.270

Boat and Trees

Jacoba van Heemskerck van Beest

1914 · woodcut in black, hand colored with watercolor, on Japan paper

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The image shows a landscape with figures near a body of water. There are buildings made of logs, people gathered near a structure, and trees in the background. The style is detailed with precise linework, shading, and hatching. The color palette is monochrome, emphasizing light and shadow.

Print1973.15.99

Boat at a River Bank with Three Goats

Allart van Everdingen

probably c. 1645/1656 · etching

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The image shows a rustic scene with structures and natural elements. The view is slightly elevated, capturing a line drawing with crosshatching techniques. The palette is monochromatic, using shades of black and gray. In the foreground, two figures sit near a small boat on a rocky shoreline. Beyond them are a wooden cabin, fences, and other structures. The landscape gently rises toward sparse vegetation and cumulus clouds in the sky.

Print1973.15.100

Boat at a River Bank with Three Goats

Allart van Everdingen

probably c. 1645/1656 · etching with engraving

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The image shows a side view of a small sailing vessel in rough seas. The horizon divides the turbulent waves from the sky with a few clouds. The style resembles an engraving with detailed linework showing the texture of the waves and billowing sails. People on the boat are actively managing against the waves. The monochromatic color palette emphasizes contrast and a timeless quality. In the distance, other ships can be seen, highlighting the vastness of the sea.

Print2017.53.84

Boat in a Storm at Sea

Robert Blyth, after John Hamilton Mortimer

1803 · etching on laid paper

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Drawing1943.3.5482

Boat in Trouble

Alphonse Legros

Date not recorded · oil, casein coating, charcoal, and ink

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The image shows a coastal scene with a low vantage point looking towards the sea and distant hills. The horizon line is about one-third up from the bottom, with faint figures or structures in the distance. Brushstrokes are delicate and varied, with soft washes and sharp details, especially in the depiction of waves and a boat. The color palette is muted, dominated by shades of grey and soft beige. Hills rise in the distance, blending into the sky, and darker tones form trees and a boat in the foreground.

Drawing2015.19.2913

Boat on the Beach

Alfred Thompson Bricher

c. 1890 · brush and black ink with wash on wove paper

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Print1945.8.187

Boat-tailed Grackle

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

1834 · hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper

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Print1973.26.13

Boat-Tailed Grackle

John T. Bowen, after John James Audubon

1840 · hand-colored lithograph on wove paper

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This painting shows a snowy landscape with boats on a pale green river. Closest to us, there are thin, leafless trees in a snow-covered field, and on the other bank beyond the river are more thin trees with pale, hazy buildings visible in the distance. In the center, a gray-and-white house appears to sit on the edge of the water, one of the boats resting on the land next to it. A curving fence separates the white field, extending from the house towards the lower right corner of the painting. There are some more indistinct objects on the land in shades of red and black. The sky above the scene is a pale blue-gray that is almost the same color as the snowy ground. The brushstrokes in the painting are small dots and dashes of different colors that all overlap, giving the scene a slightly blurred impression.

Painting2014.136.9

Boathouse, Winter, Harlem River

Ernest Lawson

c. 1916 · oil on canvas

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The image shows a subterranean scene within a cavern, with people gathered inside. The cavernous space dominates the composition, with rocky formations surrounding the figures. The horizon is not visible, as the scene is enclosed within a chamber, capturing the rock formations that recede into the cave's depths. The brushstrokes suggest meticulous detailing, emphasizing textures of the rock surfaces and light-play. The color palette consists of sepia tones, creating a warm, earthy atmosphere. A group of figures is depicted in the center, some illuminated by a fire. In the distance, a small boat with figures inside can be seen.

Print2001.78.1

Boating Party in an Underground Cave

Joseph Fischer

1794 · etching and aquatint printed in brown on wove paper, mounted on an album sheet with a separate engraved text plate

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The drawing depicts a view along a body of water. The perspective is slightly elevated, with a horizon line towards the top of the image. Trees with densely scribbled canopies are visible, along with some tall trees on the left and right sides. A small boat with a seated figure is on the water. The drawing is done using energetic and expressive lines, creating a sense of movement and texture. The color palette is monochromatic, with black ink on off-white paper, providing a sharp contrast.

Print1967.18.40

Boatman (Le Batelier)

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

1874 · cliché-verre

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Drawing1984.30.2

Boats

Follower of Agostino Tassi

Date not recorded · pen an brown ink on laid paper

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The image shows a collection of bold, dark geometric shapes and lines contrasted with lighter areas, creating an abstract composition. The angular and triangular forms suggest boats. The lines at the bottom resemble waves or reflections.

Print2012.92.754

Boats

Jacoba van Heemskerck van Beest

1915 · woodcut in black on Japan paper

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The image portrays a harbor scene with a tall ship in the center, seen from a slightly upward angle. The mast of the ship dominates the composition, stretching towards the sky filled with clouds. The horizon is low, with outlines of ships and architectural structures, including a domed building and a tower on the right, suggesting a distant cityscape. The artwork features loose, expressive brushstrokes that convey motion and spontaneity. The color scheme is monochromatic with sepia tones, giving the scene an antiquated quality. The water reflects the ship and surroundings with impressionistic lines, adding to the dynamic harbor setting.

Drawing2004.140.36

Boats and Gondolas before the Piazza San Marco

Félix Ziem

Date not recorded · pen and brown ink and wash on laid paper, mounted on cardboard

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The image is a pencil drawing of a nautical scene. In the foreground, a boat with a sail down is on calm waters. Another sailboat is visible in the distance, and faint structures are seen along the horizon. The sky blends softly with the horizon, all depicted in light shading and fine lines. The drawing is monochrome, creating a gentle and tranquil atmosphere.

Drawing2015.19.2638

Boats at Anchor

James Goodwyn Clonney

1838 · graphite on wove paper

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The image displays a harbor scene viewed from a dock or pier, with boats moored close by and distant ships and buildings visible. The boats exhibit detailed rigging and sails styled with dot-like brushstrokes. The color palette includes blues, yellows, and earth tones creating a serene atmosphere. The sky shows pale yellow and blue tones.

Print1950.16.230

Boats at Flushing (Bateaux à Flessingue)

Paul Signac

1895 · 5-color lithograph

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The image shows a harbor with sailboats docked alongside the water's edge. One boat is closer to us, with its mast cutting across the sky. The horizon aligns with the rooftops and buildings of the port town in the background. Detailed black lines and crosshatched marks depict the boats and buildings. The color scheme is monochromatic, using shades of black and gray on a cream base. Shadows and rigging lines add dynamism to the scene.

Print2015.19.599

Boats at Peel—Isle of Man

Julian Alden Weir

1889 · etching in black on laid paper

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A rowboat carrying seven men is tossed within a furrow of swelling waves under a blanket of copper-brown clouds in this horizontal seascape painting. The white, foamy waves curve up in a deep U-shape close to us. The people in the rowboat all appear to have light skin, and they wear clothing and hats in shades of crimson red, butter yellow, slate blue, gray, and white. Four of the men row with long oars as the boat pitches toward us. One other rowboat follows in the distance, barely visible over the surging wave to our right. A wooden board and some debris are in the churning waves near the lower right corner. The three masted ships in the distance cluster at the center of the picture, and at least two more are visible closer to the horizon, which comes about a third of the way up this painting. Flags and sails tug against the flagpoles and masts, whipping to our right. A bank of towering, puffy, light gray and white clouds lines the horizon. A pale blue band of sky separates those clouds from the curtain of dark clouds, which runs diagonally from the center of the left edge of the painting up to the right corner.

Painting2014.136.52

Boats Carrying Out Anchors to the Dutch Men of War

Joseph Mallord William Turner

c. 1804 · oil on canvas

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