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The image displays a structured architectural view including a grand colonnade on the left side with ornate columns and a decorated ceiling. Close by, there are steps leading up to the colonnade. The etching technique shows depth and texture, with intricate patterns on the friezes and ceiling. In the distance, there is a domed building with a symmetrical design. The horizon is not visible due to the architecture. The color palette is monochromatic with black, gray, and white tones. The linework demonstrates the meticulous craftsmanship of the structures shown.

Portfolio2015.64.15

A Hall with Ionic Columns

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

1560 · etching on laid paper

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The image shows a detailed drawing of a person's hands. Both hands are depicted in a close-up view, with the left hand appearing to hold or support something, while the right hand is relaxed and open. The drawing is done in red chalk on beige paper, showing shading and texture. The paper has slightly uneven edges. The drawing does not include any background context or additional objects, concentrating solely on the hands.

Drawing1992.26.1

A Hand Holding Empty Gloves

Bernardo Strozzi

1630s · red chalk on beige oatmeal paper

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A bouquet of flowers against a dark brown background hangs from a sapphire-blue bow to fill this vertical still life painting. The three largest blooms make a pyramid at the center. A pale pink, flat-leaved carnation is to the lower right of this trio. A red and white striped tulip with flame-shaped petals is next to it, to our right, and a white viburnum bloom, which is made of dozens of smaller clusters, is above. A tan-colored spider builds a web at the center of these three blossoms. Using the face of a clock to work around this trio, we find a spotted bug on a smaller viburnum and some frosty green leaves at noon. A muted orange moth rests on a stalk nearby. Down the right side, the layered vivid blue petals of a love-in-the-mist explode like a starburst. Two coral-red peonies, a mostly closed peony, a topaz-blue morning glory, and the fuzzy fingers of amaranth bring us to six o’clock. Up the left side are delicate pink crab apple blossoms, a spray of Chinese lanterns, a yellow rose with ants crawling across its splayed petals, a striped morning glory, and a few blue, orange, and red buds. A caterpillar rears up on a Chinese lantern bud and a ladybug sits on a leaf nearby. A few stalks of wheat are scattered throughout. Stems weave through the blue ribbon at the top, which is tied around a protruding nail. The artist signed the lower left corner, “AB Mignon f,” with the AB conjoined in a monogram.

Painting1992.51.5

A Hanging Bouquet of Flowers

Abraham Mignon

probably 1665/1670 · oil on panel

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Painting2022.181.81

A Hanging Wall Pouch

Cornelis Norbertus Gijsbrechts

c. 1677 · oil on panel, mirrored glass

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Drawing2015.19.3549

A Happy New Year

Edwin Austin Abbey

c. 1900-1910 · pen and black ink over graphite on paperboard

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This is a drawing of an urban street scene. The illustration features various individuals and activities. The scene depicts a city street with attention to architecture and historical attire. In the foreground, a woman in a bonnet and gown is talking to another similarly dressed woman. A man on horseback is holding a letter and appears to be communicating with a group of seated figures inside a covered cart or stagecoach. Architectural elements, such as a bell and a stone facade, are present. A barrel and square packages or crates are in the bottom right corner. Additional figures are in the background, one looking out from a doorway. The drawing captures a lively depiction of urban life.

Print1944.5.21

A Harlot's Progress: pl.1

William Hogarth

1732 · etching and engraving

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This is a painting of an 18th-century interior scene with figures engaged in various activities. The room is ornate, featuring detailed wallpaper and large paintings hanging on the walls. In the center, a man and a woman are seated at a small table; the woman gestures towards the man. To the left, a door opens to reveal two other figures peering into the room. Below, a small dog chews on a broken object on the floor. There are broken pieces of ceramic scattered near the table, and a jug carried by another figure. The entire piece is detailed, suggesting a narrative typical of 18th-century satirical works. This is in the style of William Hogarth, known for his moral and satirical engravings.

Print1944.5.22

A Harlot's Progress: pl.2

William Hogarth

1732 · etching and engraving

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This is a detailed drawing of an interior domestic scene with various activities taking place. The image features a room with a four-poster bed, a wooden chair with clothing, framed pictures on the wall, and women engaged in conversation. One woman is using a mortar and pestle with utensils scattered on a table in front of them. In the background, men are entering the scene. Various household items like pots and jugs are placed on the floor, and the drawing emphasizes different textures and details, creating a realistic depiction of daily life.

Print1944.5.23

A Harlot's Progress: pl.3

William Hogarth

1732 · etching and engraving

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This is a drawing of a shoe workshop with workers engaged in various activities. The setting suggests a busy environment within a brick-walled building, resembling a cobbler's workshop from an earlier time period.

Full description: The image shows workers involved in different stages of shoe-making and fitting. In the foreground, two women are trying on shoes on a bench. Behind them, a group of onlookers in ornate clothing observe the process or wait their turn. A slogan on the wall reads "Better to Work than Stand thus." Natural light illuminates the scene through the wooden-beamed ceiling, offering a view of the outdoors.

Print1944.5.24

A Harlot's Progress: pl.4

William Hogarth

1732 · etching and engraving

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This is a drawing of a cluttered room with broken furniture, scattered papers, and debris. At the center, a man appears to be adjusting his collar. To his left, another man is bending over. A woman is gesturing expressively in the background. Various items are scattered around, including a tipped-over ink pot, broken objects, and a fireplace with a fire near a disheveled child. The room shows signs of wear and tear, with a damaged wall and exposed beams. Household items like dishes on a shelf and laundry hanging to dry add to the chaotic and disorderly atmosphere of the room.

Print1944.5.25

A Harlot's Progress: pl.5

William Hogarth

1732 · etching and engraving

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This is a painting of a bustling domestic scene. The image shows a group of people engaged in various activities surrounding a table. On the table, two women are involved in an activity. Surrounding them are others, including a figure watching the activity, one holding a book, and another with an attentive posture. The environment suggests a domestic setting with wooden beams on the ceiling, framed pictures on the walls, and a window on the right side. The textures of the clothing and detailed interior elements hint at a lively atmosphere of collaboration. This is in the style of William Hogarth.

Print1944.5.26

A Harlot's Progress: pl.6

William Hogarth

1732 · etching and engraving

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The image shows a landscape with a river winding through it, hills in the distance, a horizon midway up the image, and a sky meeting the terrain. The artwork is composed of fine lines creating texture and depth. Closest to us are round shapes resembling bundles or sacks and a stick or staff. Further away, figures are by the river. The scene transitions from dark grass to lighter marks toward the sky, forming a monochromatic color palette.

Print2018.169.3

A Harvest Scene with Straw Hats Lying in a Field

Heinrich Carl Reinhold, after Friedrich Philipp Reinhold

c. 1815-1817 · etching on wove paper

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Drawing2020.75.1

A Hawking Party Setting off from a Country House

Barend Gael

1660s · black chalk and gray wash on laid paper

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Drawing1991.217.60.a

A Head of Man with Hat, Seen from Behind; A Standing Woman [recto]

Paul Gauguin

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

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Drawing1992.51.9.i

A Head, a Cup, and a Bread Roll

Paul Cezanne

1891/1894 · graphite on wove paper

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The image shows an intricate decorative design with several medallion-like illustrations, acanthus leaves, a sculpted portrait of a woman's face, shell-like ornamentation, foliage designs, a pastoral landscape, a body of water, framing elements, classical figures, and ornate borders. The composition is highly detailed with rich textures, blending nature, human portraiture, and ornamental scrollwork in a Baroque style.

Print1975.1.3

A Headpiece in the Form of a Fan

Agostino Carracci

c. 1589/1595 · engraving

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The image features a landscape seen from an elevated perspective, showcasing an open expanse with a low horizon, faint objects in the distance, two trees on the left, and textured grassy ground. The vast sky is filled with voluminous clouds, all depicted in shades of gray.

Print1964.8.1369

A Heath

Emmanuel Phélippes-Beaulieu

1860 · etching and roulette on wove paper

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The image displays a landscape from a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon line is in the distance where the land meets the sky. Along the horizon, there are a few trees and a small cluster of buildings. The artistic technique employed consists of fine, detailed brushstrokes, characteristic of etching. The color palette is a monochrome range of blacks, whites, and grays. Closest to us, there is a horse-drawn cart with a person steering it, and a dog nearby, on a winding path leading into rolling hills. The path meanders towards the distance where clusters of trees and cultivated land can be seen. Above, the sky is vast and filled with billowing clouds, through which a few birds are soaring.

Print1994.60.42

A Heath

David Lucas after John Constable

1830/1831 · mezzotint in black on wove paper

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The image is a landscape painting with a distant viewpoint. The horizon is positioned about one-third down from the top of the image and features gently rolling hills with a slightly pointed peak. The painting exhibits a loose style, with soft and fluid brushstrokes that create a sense of movement and blending among the colors. The color palette is composed of soft, muted greens, browns, and blues. Closest to us, a cluster of trees with green and brown leaves stands out, adding texture and depth to the scene, while beyond them, fields and hills stretch towards the horizon. The sky is a light, airy blue with subtle hints of white.

Drawing2000.71.1

A Heath in Sussex

William Collins

1810/1815 · watercolor over graphite with scratching out on wove paper

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The image depicts the upper half of a man's body in a drawing. The man is in a three-quarter view, facing slightly to the right. His facial features are bold, with an aquiline nose, deeply set eyes, pronounced cheekbones, and a well-defined chin. He has curly hair, a large mustache, and a beard. He wears an elaborate helmet with a plume, armored garment, and ornate shoulder protection with a lion's head. The background consists of parallel lines, and the drawing is done in a classic style, focusing on form and shading.

Drawing2004.140.25

A Helmeted Soldier

Domenico Peruzzini

1660s · pen and brown ink on laid paper

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The image shows the upper half of an elderly man with long hair and a lengthy beard, seated at a table. His face is marked with deep lines, and he is wearing a loose garment. In front of him, there is an open book with text on the pages, and he is holding a string of prayer beads in his left hand. A crucifix, a small container, and some fruit are on the table. The background features detailed foliage.

Print2007.117.2

A Hermit Saint

Karel Frantisek Töpper

Date not recorded · etching on laid paper

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This is a drawing of a muscular figure standing with crossed arms. The drawing is done in a sketchy, freehand style with visible lines emphasizing the musculature and form of the figure. The perspective is from a low angle. The figure's stance is strong, with one foot placed forward. The background is plain. The use of line work effectively captures the tension and definition of the muscles.

Drawing2009.70.236

A Heroic Male Nude

Bertel Thorvaldsen (circle of)

Date not recorded · pen and brown ink on laid paper

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The image shows an aerial view of an arched bridge and surrounding architectural structures. The horizon is not clearly defined, with the bridge spanning the middle of the composition. Buildings with slanted roofs reach upwards towards the top of the scene. The sketch features expressive pencil strokes with heavy shading to denote texture and depth in the stonework and surrounding terrain. The artwork is in shades of grey, emphasizing shadow and light. The cliffs are detailed, emphasizing the central archway against the sky above.

Drawing1983.49.200

A High Bridge in Tivoli

Joseph-Marie Vien

1744/1750 · graphite on laid paper

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This image shows a landscape with a path, trees, foliage, a tree with pink blossoms, and a sky with warm yellow light. The painting has a variety of colors, textures, and brushstrokes that create a dynamic and impressionistic scene.

Drawing2014.109.1

A Hillside Path with Blooming Cherry Trees under an Overcast Sky

Francesco Paolo Michetti

1905 · pastel, charcoal, and stumping with touches of gouache on blue paper laid down on card

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