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The image shows a young girl standing next to a piece of furniture covered with a patterned cloth, upon which a cat is resting. Her hair is neatly combed and parted to the side. She is wearing a dark patterned dress with a white lace collar. The girl is resting her hand on the furniture where the cat lies. The background of the image is plain and the photograph is set in an ornate gold-colored frame with scalloped edges.

Photograph2023.146.25

"Charles Aaron and His Cat"

American 19th Century

c. 1848 · daguerreotype

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The image shows a large rectangular wooden box with decorative panels, a metal handle on the side, and a keyhole on the front panel.

Index of American Design1943.8.7538

"Chest"

Edith Towner

1940 · watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

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The image shows two architectural models resembling vintage toy bank buildings. On the left is a model resembling the facade of a CITY BANK with arched windows and a prominent doorway. On the right is a more ornate model with a decorative lattice pattern and a curved top. The color palette is predominantly composed of shades of brown and gray, with details highlighted in dark tones to suggest shadow and depth. The left model is positioned straight on and angled slightly backward to display its side, while the right model is angled forward to showcase both the front and side with the lattice design. The models are centered against a plain, light background.

Index of American Design1943.8.8517

"City Bank" Toy Bank

William O. Fletcher

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

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The painting depicts a landscape with a river, hills, sky, and boats. Brushstrokes are smooth and the color palette includes soft greens, blues for the landscape and water, transitioning to pale blue and peach for the sky. Two tall trees frame the composition with warm green and autumnal red leaves.

Index of American Design1943.8.12831

"Clermont on Hudson" Painting

Ella Josephine Sterling

1935/1942 · watercolor, graphite, pen and ink, and gouache on paper

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The image shows two individuals with rifles standing by the corner of a wooden building. One person is standing and aiming a rifle through a window of the building while the other is crouched and also aiming a rifle, using a large barrel for cover. The building is made of horizontal wooden planks with open windows, one of which has a wooden shutter. Debris and rocks are scattered around the base of the building, and there is a patch of dirt in the foreground. The image is framed in yellow with the text "Photographic History" and "The War for the Union."

Photograph2023.39.194

"Colored Pickets on Duty Near Dutch Gap"

Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, E. & H.T. Anthony

c. 1864 · stereoscopic albumen silver print

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This is a photograph of a parade marching through a city street lined with spectators. It captures a group of uniformed individuals marching in rows through an urban environment, flanked by an audience along the sidewalk. The background features tall buildings with American flags. Street lamps and architecture contribute to the historical feel of the image, suggesting an early 20th-century setting. The perspective and sepia tone enhance the historical atmosphere, capturing a moment of order, attention, and public interest.

Photograph2023.39.142

"Colored Veterans of the 15th Regiment, 369th Infantry, Marching up Fifth Avenue, New York City"

Keystone View Company

February 1919 · stereoscopic gelatin silver print

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The image is a bust statue of a man. The man's body faces forward while his head is turned slightly to the left. He has distinct facial features, a clean complexion, and a defined jawline. His hair is styled in a short, neat comb-back with slight waves. The man is wearing a formal military-style uniform with a high white collar, a red sash across the chest, and a dark blue jacket with gold epaulets and buttons. His arms are crossed at the midriff. The bust is mounted on a white sculptural pedestal resembling a ship's figurehead with a shield-like section supporting the bust. The background is plain light-colored.

Index of American Design1943.8.9893

"Commodore Morris" Figurehead

F.W. Powell

c. 1938 · watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

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The sculpture features a small soldier figure in uniform with a cap and rifle poised to fire. The soldier and a tree stump are made of what appears to be bronze or dark metal with slight variations in color suggesting texture. The soldier faces the tree stump on an elongated base. The sculpture is placed on a textured platform, emphasizing the soldier's stance and details of the uniform and tree stump. It is mounted on a flat base for stability on display.

Index of American Design1943.8.8596

"Creedmore" Penny Bank

Stanley Chin

c. 1940 · watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

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Drawing1996.5.1.a

"Crinolina" - and the Consequences [recto]

George Cruikshank

1865 · pen and black ink with watercolor and scratching-out (around the ghosts' eyes on the right) on wove paper

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The image features a circular arrangement of intricately drawn figures and motifs. The design resembles a wreath adorned with classical figures. Human-like sculptures in various poses connect with swirling shapes at the top. The circular design contains elements such as small pillars, urn-like shapes, and mythical forms. At the center, there is a structure resembling an ornate gazebo or domed pavilion with a cross, supported by columns.

Index of American Design1943.8.10142

"Cycle of Life" Carving

Al Curry

c. 1938 · watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper

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The image is a coastal scene from a side viewpoint. A young boy sits on an overturned boat, looking out to sea. Several sailboats are visible on the horizon. A woman holding a child stands to the right near barrels and a fishing net. The sky above has detailed clouds, and the monochromatic color palette emphasizes texture and shading. The rocky shoreline and seaweed complete the scene.

Print1958.3.6

"Dad's Coming!"

after Winslow Homer

published 1873 · wood engraving

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Print1986.31.120

"Dad's Coming!"

after Winslow Homer

published 1873 · wood engraving on newsprint

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The image shows a painted bust of a man. He is depicted from the chest upwards, with a straightforward pose and his head turned slightly to the left. The man has a high forehead, strong jawline, and smooth, slightly reddish complexion. He features high-arched eyebrows, thin lips, and dark, parted hair. He is wearing a formal navy blue coat with broad lapels over a white shirt and an orange-brown waistcoat. A decorative element resembling acanthus leaves supports his bust. The background is plain and off-white.

Index of American Design1943.8.9891

"Daniel Webster" Figurehead

F.W. Powell

c. 1938 · watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and heightening on paper

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The image shows a marionette puppet suspended by strings. The puppet has exaggerated features, including large eyes, colorful cheeks, a black mustache and beard. It wears a vibrant robe with golden hexagonal shapes, full sleeves, and dark footwear. The puppet's head is covered with a turban. The background is neutral.

Index of American Design1943.8.15644

"David and Goliath" Marionette

Ruth Abrams

c. 1937 · watercolor, graphite and gouache on paperboard

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Print1975.112.28

"Dief-achtighe Tijs" and "Nies Spoel-de-Nap"

Johannes and Lucas van Doetechum after Pieter Bruegel the Elder

c. 1564/1565 · etching

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The image is a sepia-toned stereoscopic photograph showing a group of seven individuals working in a field with their tools. The soil is turned where they are working, suggesting cultivation. The people are spread across the image, forming a staggered line. In the background, there is a line of trees separating the field from the sky. The color palette is dominated by soft browns and muted tones, enhancing the historical, rustic quality of the scene.

Photograph2023.39.198

"Digging Sweet Potatoes in South Carolina"

George N. Barnard

c. 1869 · stereoscopic albumen silver print

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Print1975.112.6

"Dirck Domp" and "Zeedighe Kniertje"

Johannes and Lucas van Doetechum after Pieter Bruegel the Elder

c. 1564/1565 · etching

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This is a drawing of a armored figure holding a sword in a striking stance. The figure is barefoot and dressed in a tunic-like attire with intricate details. On the ground, there is a sword scabbard. In the background, there are two crowns on a hill. The ground has wavy lines, and the image is rendered with fine lines to create depth and shadows.

Drawing2006.11.49

"Do Not Break the Crown" [fol. 43 recto]

French early 16th Century

c. 1512/1515 · pen and black ink on laid paper

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Drawn using pen and brown ink on cream-colored paper, a robed man to our right holds up both hands and looks away from a plant in this vertical composition. A hood covers the man’s head, and he has a long beard. His hands shield his face from the plant to our left, which is painted with watercolor to give it green leaves and stems and dark pink flowers. A handwritten name above the man reads, "Pythagoras." The plant is labeled “Fabe.” A crack splits the ground from the bottom right corner of the paper across the page.

Drawing2006.11.45

"Do Not Eat Beans" [fol. 25 recto]

French early 16th Century

1512/1514 · pen and brown ink with watercolor on laid paper

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This is a drawing of a scene with five people, each with a banner near them. One of the people stands in the center, with the others gathered around them. The central figure wears a hat and cape, with a corset-like garment around their waist. There is a rope tied around their throat, the end held by a person in the top left, and another person in the top right holds a hood with long ears above the central person. In the bottom right, a person uses long pilers to remove or insert a bright red heart from the chest of the central person, which has a large red gash. A person on the bottom left dressed like a nun holds up a long sword near the central person. Each of these people has pale skin, and they are dressed differently. They each have banners near them, perhaps identifying them. The red of the heart and the black of the nun's clothes are the only color, and the background is off-white paper.

Drawing2006.11.29

"Do Not Eat Your Heart Out" [fol. 22 recto]

French early 16th Century

c. 1512/1515 · pen and brown ink with watercolor on laid paper

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The image shows a group of people in medieval or renaissance style. There are seven figures depicted from head to toe. One individual on the right appears to be offering something to the group on the left. This person stands straight, wearing a detailed robe or gown, curly hair with a crown on top. The group on the left is gathered around this central figure, each reaching or gesturing towards what is being offered. Their hair varies from short to mid-length, and they wear medieval clothing such as robes, tunics, and cloaks. One individual appears to be pointing, while others reach with open hands. There are no visible jewelry or objects being held, except for the gestures related to the offered item. The background is plain with some sketch lines visible on the paper, emphasizing the interaction between the figures.

Drawing2006.11.52

"Do Not Give Your Right Hand to All and Sundry" [fol. 13 recto]

French early 16th Century

c. 1512/1515 · pen and brown ink on laid paper

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This is a painting of birds and insects near a building. The scene depicts swallows flying around an architectural frame decorated with vines, surrounded by large flies. At the bottom of the structure, there are storks interacting with a figure holding a tray of fish. The birds and insects are dynamic in their movement, contrasting with the geometric stability of the architecture. The use of muted earth tones and precise lines suggests this is a manuscript illustration from an earlier period.

Drawing2006.11.43

"Do Not Have Swallows under the Same Roof" [fol. 40 recto]

French early 16th Century

c. 1512/1514 · pen and brown ink with watercolor on laid paper

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The image shows two figures against a plain background. On the left, a person is kneeling and presenting a large chalice. This person has a youthful face, curly hair, and wears a robe. On the right, another person is leaning forward toward the chalice. This person has a bearded face, long hair, and wears an elaborate robe. A stream of red flows from the chalice towards their mouth.

Drawing2006.11.56

"Do Not Make Water on Clippings from Nails or Hair" [fol. 30 recto]

French early 16th Century

c. 1512/1515 · pen and brown ink with watercolor on laid paper

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This is a drawing of a knight standing next to a fire. The knight is depicted in medieval armor, holding a sword in one hand and extending the other hand with a stick towards the fire. The fire consists of large logs and swirling flames. The knight's pose is dynamic, suggesting action or readiness. The ground appears rocky or uneven. The drawing is composed of fine lines and shading, displaying intricate details of the knight's attire and the fire. The style is illustrative and detailed, characteristic of Renaissance sketches.

Drawing2006.11.51

"Do Not Poke the Fire with a Sword" [fol. 20 recto]

French early 16th Century

c. 1512/1515 · pen and gray ink on laid paper

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