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Index of American Design1943.8.3119

Bonnet

Dorothy M. Gerhard

1935/1942 · graphite on paperboard

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The image shows two illustrations of hats with ribbons. The color palette includes blues and cream colors. The larger hat illustration is positioned towards the top right, while the smaller hat illustration is placed towards the bottom left of the page.

Index of American Design1943.8.9535

Bonnet

Margaret Concha

c. 1936 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard

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Index of American Design1943.8.16810

Bonnet

Orville A. Carroll

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

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Index of American Design1943.8.17419

Bonnet

Esther Hansen

c. 1937 · watercolor and graphite on paper

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This is a drawing of a skirt with floral patterns. The garment features lace designs with dark floral motifs adorning the lower hem and scattered throughout the fabric. The skirt is gathered at the top, suggesting a waistline, and is complemented by a large ribbon or sash in a contrasting light color. The attention to detail in the lace pattern and the play of light and shadow create a sense of texture and delicacy. The drawing exudes a sense of vintage fashion.

Index of American Design1943.8.1097

Bonnet and Veil

Isabelle De Strange

c. 1936 · watercolor and graphite on paper

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The image features three buildings and a tree centered in a stylized scene. The composition includes a horizon just above a decorative strip at the bottom. The tree stands tall beside a central building, which appears to be a church. The buildings exhibit simplistic, elongated forms with classical architectural features. The brushstrokes are clean and expressive, creating a smooth texture. The color palette consists of muted blues and browns with white accents. A floral border surrounds the image, adding pink and soft linework.

Index of American Design1943.8.8367

Bonnet Box

Stewart Wheeler

c. 1936 · watercolor and gouache on paperboard

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There is a cylindrical tin with a painted scene of a house, trees, and figures in various shades of blue, brown, beige, and white. The house is on the left, trees around it, a human figure in the center, another tree and a large rock on the right.

Index of American Design1943.8.8413

Bonnet Box

Stewart Wheeler

c. 1936 · watercolor and gouache on paperboard

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The image depicts a landscape with a view from a slightly elevated position looking towards a rolling terrain. The horizon is in the upper third of the image, showing distant mountains under a sky with few clouds. Below the horizon, the scene is filled with rugged hills and steep slopes with rocky textures. The detailed engravings in sepia tones capture fine lines to depict foliage and rock formations, creating depth and texture. On the left, two figures sit on large rocks beside a river surrounded by grass and small rocks. Further back, a village with a church and tower is nestled among trees. On the right, a stone arch bridge spans the water body towards the village. The sepia color palette enhances the historical ambiance of the landscape.

Print1943.3.8192

Bonneville

Joseph Mallord William Turner and Henry Edward Dawe

published 1816 · etching and mezzotint

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Print2015.143.909

Bonsoir chérie...si ton épicier nous voyait...

Honoré Daumier

1842 · lithograph

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Print1945.8.207

Booby Gannet

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

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

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A worn, brown book takes up most of the image, with its cover and spine displaying an aged and textured appearance. Above the book lies an open, aged page with printed text and a cream-colored background. The color palette consists mainly of earthy browns and creamy whites, creating a vintage aesthetic. The book is positioned diagonally with its spine on the left, while the open page is above it and slightly to the right, lying flat.

Index of American Design1943.8.8740

Book - English Grammar

Magnus S. Fossum

c. 1936 · watercolor and graphite on paper

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The image features a watercolor illustration of a marbled book titled "Life of Kossuth" in shades of brown with green and darker brown marbling patterns. The book's spine, labeled with the title, is shown twice: a larger version near the bottom at an angle, and a smaller version in the top left corner. The color palette includes earthy tones, giving a textured, marbled appearance. The larger book depiction is positioned at an angle with the spine to the left and the pages facing slightly towards the viewer, in the lower central portion, while the smaller version is in the upper left corner.

Index of American Design1943.8.6261

Book Bottle

Yolande Delasser

c. 1937 · watercolor, graphite, and heightening on paperboard

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The image features a painting of a book in the lower right corner and a comparable object in the upper left corner within a smaller frame. The color scheme includes earthy tones such as brown, green, and black for text and outlines. The book in the lower right corner is shown at an angle, displaying the spine and cover with green and brown patterns. The smaller rectangle in the upper left corner shows the spine of another object with the words "LIFE OF KOSSUTH" visible.

Index of American Design1943.8.6263

Book Bottle

Anna Aloisi

c. 1936 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard

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The image shows a rectangular shape with rounded edges, resembling an elongated book or ledger. In the center, there are abstract rectangular and triangular patterns intersected by horizontal and vertical lines. The design includes red and green colors, along with intricate zigzag and wavy lines. The composition rests upon a textured base, giving the impression of an open, detailed tome.

Index of American Design1943.8.7576

Book Cover

Randolph F. Miller

1938 · watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, and graphite on paper

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This is a painting of a geometric motif design on a flat object. The painting features an object with symmetrical, colorful geometric patterns on its surface. The pattern is repeated at both the top and bottom sections of the object, separated by a horizontal line. The intricate designs incorporate bold red, black, green, and blue lines, forming zigzags and rectangles. The background is neutral and the surface of the object shows a textured, aged appearance.

Index of American Design1943.8.18230

Book Cover

Ann Gene Buckley

1935/1942 · watercolor and graphite on paper

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The image shows a textured book with a brown cover featuring green patches. The color palette is warm with earthy browns and hints of green. The book is upright and angled, displaying its spine and part of the front cover. The artist's signature, "Richard Barnett," is present in the lower area near the right edge of the image.

Index of American Design1943.8.6257

Book Flask

Richard Barnett

c. 1939 · watercolor and colored pencil on paperboard

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This is a drawing of a Parisian street scene. It depicts a busy street with figures of different social classes, some in elegant attire and others in simpler clothing. A cart with a banner advertising "Les Rassemblements" is in the scene, surrounded by figures engaged in conversation or activities. The drawing uses strong black lines and flat areas of color to convey movement, with distinct fashion elements and urban architecture evoking Paris in the late 19th century.

Print2006.155.59

Book jacket for "Les Rassemblements"

Félix Vallotton

1896 · photo-relief

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This is a painting of two circular objects with red fringes and tassels, one displaying a cat and the other containing writing. The painting depicts two round, fringed items against a plain background. Each object is adorned with a red tassel hanging down. The left object has text inscribed on it, encircled by the red fringe. The right object features an illustration of a cat's face, framed within the same red fringe.

Index of American Design1943.8.8746

Book Mark & Birthday Wish

J. Howard Iams

1938 · watercolor and gouache on paperboard

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There are three ribbon-like objects positioned vertically side by side. Each has a cross design in the center. The largest object is the ribbon in the middle, which is lavender in color, followed by the one on the right, which is red, and the smallest on the left, which is black. The black ribbon has frayed edges at the top and bottom, while the red ribbon has pointed ends. The crosses are decorated with circular patterns. The color palette mainly consists of black, lavender, and red with some black detailing.

Index of American Design1943.8.8744

Book Marks

J. Howard Iams

1938 · watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

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The image shows a book cover titled "AMERICAN ARTIST LIFE." The cover is made of brown leather with embossed gold lettering that reads "AMERICAN ARTIST LIFE." It features an ornate gold decorative border design along its edges with a pattern of swirls and leaves. The spine appears slightly darker than the front cover. The design conveys elegance and historical significance, typical of older collectible books.

Volume2016.117.304

Book of the Artists. American Artist Life, Comprising Biographical and Critical Sketches of American Artists: Preceded by an Historical Account of the Rise and Progress of Art in America

Henry Theodore Tuckerman

1867 · bound volume of 25 albumen silver prints and 1 engraving

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The image depicts a wooden easel or bookstand with a simple design, featuring a wide base with decorative cutouts and two angled support brackets at the front. The primary color is a dark, rich brown, typical of stained wood. The structure is centered in the image, with the base of the stand horizontally aligned towards the bottom and the vertical support extending upwards, creating a rectangular frame. The overall placement is symmetrical, and it stands out against a neutral, light background.

Index of American Design1943.8.5461

Book Rest - Mahogany

Frank M. Keane

c. 1939 · watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

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The image shows a closed book with a golden eagle emblem on its brown cover. The book is upright and centered on a light-colored background, highlighting its intricate design details.

Index of American Design1943.8.8783

Book with U.S. Seal on Cover

Wayne White

c. 1941 · watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

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This is a photograph of a medallion. The medallion features a design with a skull on a tablet or pedestal in the foreground, a raised skeleton shape in the mid-ground, a figure on horseback in the background, a tree with hanging branches on the left side, swirling cloud formations in the sky, and engraved text around the edge. The composition suggests themes related to life, death, and existence.

Sculpture1957.14.1199.b

Book, Skull, Bones, and Rider in Landscape [reverse]

Master M.P.

1526 · iron casting//Late cast?

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This is a drawing of a room that resembles a cozy library or study. The room is filled with floor-to-ceiling shelves packed with books, and there is a door or opening to another space with more bookshelves. To the left, a table or desk is visible, stacked with books and writing materials, including a vase with flowers. On the wall, there are framed artworks or photographs, and a large globe sits on a shelf. The drawing conveys a scholarly or intellectual ambiance, with detailed line work suggesting depth.

Print1943.3.6792

Book-Room at Dr. Wister's

Joseph Pennell

1912 · lithograph

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