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This is a drawing of an ornate, intricately designed chalice or reliquary. The image depicts a highly detailed drawing of a structure with Gothic architectural design. The object stands on a wide base detailed with floral motifs, leading up to a series of columns, arches, and spires at the top. The drawing showcases craftsmanship and possibly religious or ceremonial significance, with symmetrical floral and filigree patterns.

Print1943.3.168

A Gothic Monstrance

Israhel van Meckenem after Master W with the Key

c. 1480 · engraving

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The image depicts a sketch of a historical stone building with archway architecture and a tall cylindrical structure rising from it. The sketch shows a low horizon with ruins and sketchy trees to the right. Delicate pencil strokes create a light effect, defining the ruins and foliage. The monochromatic grayscale palette emphasizes line and shading for depth. The building is detailed while the distant parts and trees fade into the background.

Drawing2015.19.2645

A Gothic Ruin

James Goodwyn Clonney

c. 1830-1835 · graphite on wove paper

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The sculpture features a round medallion or coin with a relief image. The scene depicts four human figures, three standing and one seated. The seated figure, positioned to the left, is engaged with the standing figures to the right. The standing figures wear flowing garments, with one holding a cornucopia-like object. The text in relief reads "MATVRA" on the left and "CELERITAS" on the right. The material appears bronze-colored. The medallion is detailed with small circular bead-like features around the border.

Sculpture1957.14.1064.b

A Governor Receiving a Man with a Bridle [reverse]

Antonio Vicentino

1523/1524 · bronze

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Painting1951.7.1

A Graduate of Merton College, Oxford

Attributed to George Knapton

c. 1754/1755 · oil on canvas

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The image is a drawing depicting a man shown from the waist up. He is positioned with his body slightly tilted and leaning on something with his left hand holding a long object that resembles a staff or spear. His facial features are rendered with a mustache and closely shaved beard, and his hair appears to be combed back. The man is wearing a belted, long-sleeved garment that has a slight V-neck opening. He is also wearing a simple necklace. The background is plain, with a textured surface that gives a sense of depth but contains no specific elements or scenery.

Drawing1974.102.1

A Grain Merchant

Giovanni Francesco Barbieri, called Guercino

c. 1620 · black chalk heightened with white on laid paper prepared with brown wash

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This is a drawing of a highly detailed architectural design reminiscent of Baroque or Renaissance ceilings. It features ornate panels, ceremonial motifs, and sculptural embellishments. The drawing includes multiple roundels and medallions depicting allegoric figures and intricate floral designs. The central ceiling painting shows a sky with mythical figures, creating a sense of depth and grandeur typical of trompe-l'oeil painting. The drawing is in grayscale and may have been created as a preliminary study for a mural or fresco.

Drawing1994.73.1

A Grand Illusionistic Ceiling

Ferdinando Galli Bibiena

1720/1740 · pen and brown ink with gray and brown washes over graphite on laid paper

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Print2004.21.5

A Grandee, a Peasant, and a Veiled Woman

Attributed to Zacharias Dolendo after Jacques de Gheyn II

1595/1596 · engraving on laid paper

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The image contains a two-panel sketch. The left panel shows a sketched outline of a draped piece of fabric. The right panel features sketches of two human faces and a partial figure. The top sketch shows a person with stylized facial features, with their hand resting on the side of their face. Below is another sketch of a person with facial hair and a hand on their face. Next to these sketches is an unfinished outline of a figure or object. The composition is on a plain, light paper with faint darker strokes, enclosed in a simple frame.

Drawing1991.217.56.b

A Grazing Cow; Head of a Woman with Her Hand on Her Cheek, and Head of a Man with His Hand on His Ear [verso]

Paul Gauguin

1884-1888 · pen and brown ink and graphite on wove paper

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The image shows a landscape with a prominent tree in the foreground. The horizon is near the base of the tree and there is a faint outline of a building behind it. The artwork features sketch-like brushstrokes, textured line work, and hints of watercolor washes for shading. The color palette is muted with gray and brown tones. In the background, there is a suggestion of a landscape beyond the tree's branches.

Drawing2005.62.1

A Great Beech Tree at the Edge of a Wood

Adolphe Appian

c. 1840 · black and white chalk with gray wash on gray laid paper

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This is a drawing depicting a ground-level perspective of a tall tree that takes up almost the entire paper. The horizon is low in the background, with an undulating, hilly landscape partially obscured by foliage. The tree's twisting branches and small leaves are intricately detailed with fine linework and textured shading. Detailed grass and small plants are visible near the base of the tree, and the sky behind it is clear. The background is blank, tan paper, and the lines of the drawing are gray.

Drawing1985.9.1

A Great Oak Tree

John Constable

c. 1801 · black chalk with gray wash on laid paper, laid down

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This is a drawing featuring a central figure surrounded by two human-like entities with wings, a structure above the central figure supported by two bird-like creatures, two stags with impressive antlers on either side of the central figure, and a creature with features of a dog and a bird in the foreground.

Print1998.34.1

A Grotesque with Diana of Ephesus and Diverse Animals

Master AP

1555 · etching on laid paper

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The image shows a tunnel-like perspective looking through an archway at what seems to be an ancient, ruin-like structure. The horizon is not visible, indicating an enclosed space, with walls and arches framing the scene. The brushstrokes are loose and sketchy, suggesting an unfinished or impressionistic style. The color palette consists of sepia tones, ranging from dark browns to light creams. Close to us are dark shading areas suggesting uneven flooring or rocks, while beyond, light highlights parts of the walls and a passage leading to another open archway. The texture and play of light and shadow suggest depth and dimension within the confined space.

Drawing2018.175.2

A Grotto (The Stables of the Villa Maecenas, Tivoli?)

Francis Place

c. 1700 · pen and brown ink with brown wash over graphite on laid paper

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The image displays a detailed etching of two similar archways divided by a central pillar. Both archways lead towards a distant vanishing point with garden elements and sculptures. The fine, dense lines capture the textures of the arches, foliage, and sculptures. Stone figures are placed on plinths near the arches, with additional figures and a large statue in the background. The color scheme is monochromatic in shades of sepia or dark ink, emphasizing contrast and depth. The image showcases precise craftsmanship, detail, and perspective, enhancing the grand setting depicted.

Print1986.50.22

A Grotto Seen from Two Different View Points

Stefano Della Bella

probably 1653 · etching on laid paper [restrike]

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This is a painting of a marmot-like animal with purple and red plums on a gray stone surface. The animal is seen from the side, facing the left, with one foot on a small rock. It has brown and gray fur with round, dark eyes and long, white teeth. In the bottom right corner, there is a cluster of plums on a branch with dried brown leaves. The background is plain beige paper, and there is a gold outline around the painting.

Drawing2007.111.121

A Groundhog or Marmot with a Branch of Plums

Jacopo Ligozzi

1605 · watercolor and ink with white gouache over traces of graphite on burnished laid paper

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The drawing shows cherubic figures ascending towards the heavens. It depicts several cherubs floating amongst clouds and celestial beams. Each cherub is drawn with simple, fluid lines. The use of line work creates a sense of movement as the cherubs appear to be ascending towards rays of light from above. The overall composition has a harmonious and uplifting ambiance, with the cherubic figures evoking a sense of divinity and purity.

Drawing2012.61.2

A Group of Angels in Glory

Italian 17th Century, after Luca Cambiaso

18th century · pen and brown ink, pricked for transfer

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This drawing depicts winged cherubs ascending through clouds. The image shows several cherubs with child-like bodies and feathered wings flying upwards. They are arranged in a dynamic composition suggesting movement and ascent. The cherubs are depicted without clothing and with curly hair, surrounded by voluminous clouds in the background. The use of line work and shading gives the figures and clouds a sense of volume and realism.

Print2012.61.3

A Group of Angels in Glory

Italian 17th Century, after Guido Reni, after Luca Cambiaso

1607 · etching

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The image shows the upper bodies and heads of six individuals standing closely together. They have distinct facial features, expressions, long beards, and various hairstyles. The individuals wear flowing robes, with one person wearing a hood. The robes are textured and drape down to their feet. There are no visible accessories. The background is a neutral color with a signature in the upper right corner.

Print1996.9.6

A Group of Monks and a Woman

John Skippe after Sir Peter Paul Rubens

1780s · chiaroscuro woodcut printed from 4 blocks in green, olive, gray-brown, and brown on laid paper; laid down on album page

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The image shows a pastoral scene with a river, figures engaged in various activities, distant hills, faint outlines of structures, a detailed and precise style typical of late 18th to early 19th-century etchings, and a monochromatic color palette in black and white. Trees, clouds, and the river add to the composition.

Print2018.169.5

A Group of Peasants Loading Hay onto Boats

Heinrich Carl Reinhold, after Friedrich Philipp Reinhold

c. 1815-1817 · etching on wove paper

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The image shows a landscape with a large tree dominating the right side, reaching up with intricate branches and leaves. In the distance, hills and a faint structure are visible. Below, several figures are seen along a curving path, with two individuals close to the viewer. The scene is finely detailed with delicate etching strokes, particularly in the foliage and rocks. The color palette is sepia, typical of an etching.

Print1973.32.94

A Group of Trees

Herman van Swanevelt

Date not recorded · etching

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The image shows an etching of a view from under a dense canopy of trees. Large, gnarled trunks dominate the foreground, with two deer grazing on grass in the distance. The horizon is where the grassy field meets a smaller wooded area. The etching technique features fine lines for texture and depth, particularly in the tree bark and leaves. The color palette is monochromatic, with dark lines contrasting against light beige paper to enhance texture and shadows.

Print2008.115.3533

A Group of Willows

Eleazer Hutchinson Miller

1883 · etching

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This is a drawing of a dimly lit interior space with several humanoid forms. The room depicted has an elongated perspective, and shadows dominate the composition. The walls and floorboards are meticulously rendered with fine lines. The right side of the room suggests a collection of thoughts or ideas made visible, while the large dark masses near the center may indicate resting or sleeping shapes. The left edge has a tall structure resembling a window or door, casting light across the room. The artwork's use of shading and cross-hatching creates a deep contrast, emphasizing the room's moody atmosphere.

Print2021.113.28

A Guard Post (Un Poste de garde)

Maxime Lalanne

1871 · etching on Japanese paper

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The image shows a windmill and boats on a calm canal, with buildings and trees in the background. The etching technique creates detailed lines in a limited color palette of browns and beiges. The scene conveys a serene and timeless atmosphere.

Print1950.16.88

A Haarlem

Maxime Lalanne

1877 · etching on laid paper

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This is a drawing featuring two figures. One figure is in a dynamic pose, wearing a flamboyant outfit with a tall feathered hat and holding a rifle. The figure is gesturing towards the second figure who is standing stiffly, holding a cane and dressed in traditional attire. The second figure appears surprised. In the background, there is a simplified building or structure, foliage, and landscape elements. The drawing is done in pencil with bold lines capturing the characters' expressions and actions.

Print2015.143.640

A Haiti

Honoré Daumier

1855 · lithograph

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This is a drawing of an interior architectural space featuring columns. The image shows a grand hall with rows of classical columns supporting an ornate, vaulted ceiling. The perspective leads the viewer's eye down a tiled floor, flanked by columns on either side. The ceiling is detailed with circular and oval openings, creating a rhythmic pattern. The walls on the right side of the hall are adorned with intricate details. This drawing exhibits precise line work and shading, emphasizing the depth and scale of the design.

Portfolio2015.64.18

A Hall with a Barrel Vault

Lucas van Doetechum and Johannes van Doetechum, the Elder, after Hans Vredeman de Vries

1560 · etching on laid paper

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