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The image shows a man standing with distinctive facial features, wearing elaborate historical or theatrical clothing. He has a large ruffled collar, a tall hat, and holds a baton or stick. The background is ornate with swirling patterns, cherubic faces, and masks. The composition includes decorative elements like columns and arches.

Drawing2011.90.1

A Donor with a Coat of Arms (Schildbegleiter und Wappenschild mit Schrägbalken)

Hans Jegli II

1603 · pen and black ink with brush and gray wash on laid paper

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The image shows a watercolor sketch with loose and fluid brushstrokes. The scene is captured at an angle, suggesting a view through an archway or entrance. In the distance, a darker rectangular shape could represent a doorway or window. The horizon is not clearly defined, and there is no distinct line between the sky and the structure. The color palette is limited to soft grays and browns, creating an understated, monochromatic look. The watercolor technique allows for a smooth transition between light and shadow, enhancing the atmospheric quality of the piece. Overall, the artwork conveys a quiet and minimalistic representation of an architectural feature, focusing on tonal values rather than detailed depiction.

Drawing2009.70.251

A Doorway in Ajaccio

James McNeill Whistler

1901 · brush and gray wash on wove paper

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Print2010.75.7

A Dragoon on Horseback

Charles Parrocel

c.1730 · etching on laid paper

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The image is a sketch showing a group of people in dynamic positions. The individuals have sketchy and impressionistic facial features and hairstyles. They are dressed in loose garments, some with patterns or stains. The background includes architectural elements like pillars and arches. The color scheme is primarily grey and blue with hints of red and white.

Drawing2009.70.108

A Dramatic Scene with a Fainting Woman

Gustave Doré

Date not recorded · graphite with gray wash, heightened with white gouache (partially oxidized) on blue wove paper

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The image shows an industrial scene by the water. The horizon is high in the composition, with buildings and structures featuring wheel mechanisms. The sky has detailed clouds. The scene is rendered in a monochromatic gray palette with fine lines for textures. A figure rows a boat, other boats are seen with people working. Boats with sails are scattered in the distance.

Print2016.89.34

A Dredger and Mudhoppers

Reinier Nooms, called Zeeman

c. 1652/1654 · etching with drypoint on laid paper

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The image shows a group of figures. At the center, a seated woman holds a child on her back. Beside her, another seated female figure is visible. In the foreground, a man with shaggy hair rests against a stone or log. In the left background, a person attends to a donkey drinking from a trough. The backdrop includes architectural elements and a foliaged landscape with a classical appearance, seen in strong lines and shadows typical of a print.

Print2018.113.39

A Drinking Child with Resting Peasants

Sébastien Bourdon

1636/1640 · etching on laid paper

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This is a drawing of a camel in a stylized landscape setting. The camel has detailed curly fur and textured skin. In the background, there are stylized clouds and abstract representations of trees, rocky formations, and mountains. The artwork emphasizes the details of the camel's fur and the ruggedness of the landscape through a linear technique.

Print2012.92.539

A Dromedary

Georg Mattheus

1551-1572 · woodcut on laid paper

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This is a drawing of a resting camel. The image shows a camel lying down, with its front legs tucked under its body and its neck raised slightly as it looks to the side. The drawing uses fine lines and shading to give texture to the camel's fur and the contours of its body. The background is filled with diagonal sketch lines. The overall style is detailed, capturing the animal's relaxed posture and serene expression.

Drawing1998.70.1

A Dromedary Camel

Johann Elias Ridinger

1750s · red chalk on laid paper

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This image shows a low vantage point of a country path with a small flock of sheep being guided by a person dressed in red. Trees line the path, and in the distance, a church tower is visible against the sky. A line of slender trees and the church tower break the horizon. The brushstrokes are soft, creating a blurred effect. The color palette is muted, with deep greens and browns dominating the scenery against a grey and blue sky.

Drawing2020.141.14

A Drover with Sheep, a Church Beyond

Frederick William Watts

mid-19th century · watercolor and graphite heightened with white gouache

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The image is a pencil sketch showing a coastal scene. The horizon line is visible with hills or cliffs meeting the sky. In the distance, there is a ship with outlined sails. The sketch uses light pencil strokes, creating an unfinished look. The color palette is primarily monochrome with gray tones on beige paper. Closest to us on the right side, there are detailed lines indicating another vessel or structure, with smaller shapes suggesting coastal elements like rocks or debris.

Drawing1951.16.191

A Dry Dock

John Sell Cotman

first half 19th century · graphite

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The image shows an uncolored illustration on aged paper featuring two distinct pencil sketches. One sketch of a deer is in the upper left corner, focusing on the animal's form and posture. In the upper right corner, there is a sketch of a duck near water with flowing lines suggesting ripples and hints of grass nearby. The scene appears open and expansive, with a faded beige background, enhancing the pencil sketches. The overall color palette is limited to shades of pencil grey against the warm tone of the paper.

Drawing2015.19.1032.b

A Duck and a Stag [verso]

Paul Lacroix

1831 · graphite on wove paper

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The image shows a pond with ducks swimming in it. In the background, there are dense, textured foliage in various shades of gray. A small wooden shed is off-center to the left, with a wooden fence extending from it towards the water. The ducks are swimming calmly, and the overall color palette is black and gray.

Print2008.115.5111

A Duck Pond

Henry Wolf

1906 · wood engraving

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Painting1937.1.56

A Dutch Courtyard

Pieter de Hooch

1658/1660 · oil on canvas

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The image displays a detailed engraving of a seascape with a large ship at the center. The perspective shows the sea, ships, and distant city structures. The artwork features intricate line work in shades of brown and beige, highlighting textures and patterns. Waves surround the ships, and dramatic clouds fill the sky.

Print1964.8.435

A Dutch Hulk and a Boeier

Frans Huys and Cornelis Cort? after Pieter Bruegel the Elder

1565 · engraving on laid paper

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The image shows a man's face and upper torso. He is facing forward with a direct gaze. The man has deep-set eyes, a defined nose, and a distinctive mustache. His hair is dark, wavy, and extends outward on both sides. He is wearing a dark garment with a light-colored cravat around his neck. The background has a textured effect with horizontal lines, and the name "A EDGAR POE" is inscribed at the bottom. In the bottom right corner, there are initials "FV."

Print2003.118.28

A Edgar Poe

Félix Vallotton

1894 · woodcut on brown wove paper

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On the left side of the image is a vertical, ribbed plant stem with multiple sections and smaller protrusions, while on the right side, there is a cone-shaped, scaly plant element with a distinctive hexagonal pattern. The color palette appears to be grayscale, as the image is in black and white. The stem on the left dominates the left half of the image, extending vertically from the bottom towards the top, while the patterned cone occupies the right half, positioned slightly towards the top of the image.

Print2006.133.34.6

a Equisetum hiemale; b Equisetum arvense

Karl Blossfeldt

1928 · photogravure

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The image displays three vertically oriented cone-shaped sculptures with textured and layered designs in grayscale. The material appears to have a smooth finish with ridges and grooves, possibly indicating a wood or metal medium. Each sculpture tapers towards the top and features stacked or layered sections. The sculptures are presented in a row, suggesting a sense of uniformity or thematic connection between them.

Print2006.133.34.2

a Equisetum hiemale; b Equisetum maximum; c Equisetum hiemale

Karl Blossfeldt

1928 · photogravure

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This is a photograph of three wooden architectural elements or carvings. The image is presented in black and white and shows three distinct components laid out horizontally in three rows. The top and bottom elements feature fluted, cylindrical designs with cone-shaped terminations. The middle element has a twisting, unfolding structure resembling a plant or flower bud. The photograph captures the texture and craftsmanship of the wood, showcasing intricate patterns and smooth surfaces.

Print2006.133.34.7

a Equisetum hiemale; b Hosta japonica; c Equisetum hiemale

Karl Blossfeldt

1928 · photogravure

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The image shows a sculpture composed of three distinct sections arranged vertically. The top and bottom sections feature a tapered, conical form with ridged, spiral-like textures. The middle section displays multiple elongated, curved elements that intertwine and overlap. The sculpture is monochromatic, presented in a dark, possibly metallic material, with a gray or black color. The texture appears rough and detailed, indicating intricate craftsmanship. The sculpture pieces are elongated and narrow.

Print2006.133.34.8

a Equisetum hiemale; b Rhamnus Purshiana; c Equisetum hiemale

Karl Blossfeldt

1928 · photogravure

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This is a painting of an architectural interior and exterior scene featuring people engaged in various activities. The scene is set in a covered outdoor area with stone columns and archways leading to an open courtyard. Inside the covered area, there is a richly decorated interior space with ornate tilework on the walls. Carpets and cushions are placed on raised platforms. The courtyard beyond is bathed in natural light, with shadows casting intricate patterns. Trees provide a canopy of greenery.

Drawing2023.149.1

A Fakeer at the Door of a Mosque, Constantinople

John Frederick Lewis

1863 · watercolor, gouache, gum arabic, and graphite on wove paper

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Print1980.45.1739

A Falling Giant

William Bond after William Hilton I after Thomas Banks

published 1811 · stipple engraving

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The image shows a pastoral scene with a slightly elevated point of view. The horizon is positioned high, allowing for an expansive view of the rolling fields and clusters of trees. A line of trees is in the distance, creating a natural boundary for the scene. The artist employs fine and delicate etching lines that convey texture and detail in the foliage and landscape features. A group of sheep are depicted grazing on the slope close to us. The color palette is monochromatic, emphasizing contrast and detail rather than color variation, highlighting the intricacy of the etched lines.

Print2002.98.191

A Fallow Field

James David Smillie

1883 · etching in black on wove paper

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The image is an ink drawing featuring two figures. One figure is standing and leaning over the other figure, who is lying on the ground. The standing figure appears to be male, with angular limbs, hair, and a garment with tassels. The figure on the ground has one arm outstretched and one bent, with indistinct facial features. Bold lines emphasize the musculature of both figures. The background is plain and textured.

Drawing2019.45.11

A False Scalping Performed by Iowa Tribe Members in Paris

Eugène Delacroix

1845 · pen and brown ink on laid paper

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The image shows the upper body of a man sitting upright, centered in the frame. His facial features include pronounced lines and wrinkles, a wide grin, and large eyes. The man has thinning hair that is combed back, and a prominent mustache. He is wearing a light-colored shirt that appears slightly disheveled, with the collar open. Several hands are seen around him; one is holding a metal apparatus around his head, which is connected to wires appearing to manipulate his facial expression. The background is a plain, smooth wall with a sepia-toned finish.

Photograph2015.52.10

A false, incomplete expression of agreeable surprise, or admiration

Guillaume-Benjamin-Amant Duchenne (de Boulogne)

1854-1856, printed 1862 · albumen silver print

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