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The image shows two men engaged in a toast. The man on the left is fully visible from head to toe, standing with one arm extended, holding a glass. He has short, curly hair and a distinctive facial expression with his mouth open. He wears a dark jacket over a light shirt, and dark pants. The man on the right is shown from a side angle and is partially obscured, slouched over a wooden table while holding his own glass. His hair is also dark and curly, but his face is not visible. He is dressed in a shirt and plaid pants. On the table between them, a pitcher is visible. The background has a simple, lightly shaded design, possibly outdoors, with a faint horizon and a blossomed tree or bush depicted. Text at the top reads "CROQUIS VARIÉS," and there is more text at the bottom as a caption for the illustration.

Print2015.143.575

A la santé du raisin! ...

Honoré Daumier

1852 · lithograph

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The image features an etching showing multiple figures in a lively scene. The composition includes several individuals gathered around a table. Most figures are seated or leaning, with two women wearing elaborate hats. The figures have distinct facial features, expressions, and detailed hairstyles. The clothing varies, with most wearing coats or jackets. Some individuals seem to be in conversation or resting their hands on the table. The background includes sketch-like outlines of more figures, suggesting a crowded, bustling indoor environment.

Print1943.3.3779

A la table de jeu (1ère planche) (At the Gambling Table) (first plate)

Jean-Louis Forain

1909 · etching and drypoint on laid Van Gelder paper

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The sketch shows various people in different upper body positions. One man is in the foreground leaning forward, possibly resting his head on his hand. He has a mustache and short, combed-back hair. Next to him is another man with a mustache and thinning hair, slightly turned. The other people in the background appear casual or introspective. Two women are shown, one smiling slightly with voluminous hair possibly decorated with flowers, while the other has similar hair but her face is partly obscured. Another man wears a hat and coat, with less distinct facial features due to sketchy shading. The people are depicted in suits or formal attire typical of the early 20th century. The background features quick, cross-hatched lines creating a busy texture with no specific setting or objects. No jewelry or objects are shown in the sketch.

Print1943.3.3780

A la table de jeu (1ère planche) (At the Gambling Table) (first plate)

Jean-Louis Forain

1909 · etching and drypoint on wove paper

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This is a drawing of a casino scene with individuals gathered around a gaming table. The drawing portrays a lively yet intimate setting, with several figures closely grouped around a table, indicating a scene of gambling or other casino activities. The figures are rendered in delicate pencil strokes, capturing their concentrated and engaged postures. The individuals wear classic attire, including suits and a large hat. The detailed line work emphasizes the facial features and expressions of focus, as well as the hands engaged in the game.

Print1943.3.3781

A la table de jeu (2e planche) (At the Gambling Table) (second plate)

Jean-Louis Forain

1909 · etching on wove paper

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This is a drawing of an interior scene with figures around a table. The composition is rendered in black charcoal or pencil strokes. The central figure appears to be leaning over a surface. Behind the central figure are darker, abstract forms suggesting other figures or shadows. The background is filled with hatchings and cross-hatchings contrasting with the lighter foreground.

Print1943.3.3876

A la table de jeu (At the Gambling Table)

Jean-Louis Forain

c. 1914 · lithograph on laid paper

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The image shows a man standing at a podium, drinking from or holding a large glass. Surrounding him are seated individuals in a tiered setting.

Print2015.143.301

A la tribune

Honoré Daumier

1843 · lithograph

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Three figures stand in a landscape with a small building in the distance. Two men and a woman, dressed in 19th-century attire, are depicted. The man on the left gestures towards the distant building. The setting is a barren, open area with the building appearing isolated on the horizon. The characters are drawn in a caricature style with exaggerated features and expressions. The man in the middle raises his hat in a gesture, the woman holds a parasol, and wears a bonnet. The style and composition suggest a humorous or satirical tone.

Print1954.12.23

A la Varenne Saint-Maur

Honoré Daumier

1862 · lithograph

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Print1947.7.94

A La Vieillesse (To Old Age)

Odilon Redon

1886 · lithograph

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The sculpture is a bust of a woman, focusing on her head and shoulders. She has a high forehead with slightly curling hair pulled back under a smooth cap. Her face includes thin eyebrows, a long nose, a slightly cleft chin, and lips set in a neutral expression. Her eyes are blank, without a visible pupil or iris. Her clothing appears to be an intricately detailed dress, featuring floral patterns and slightly puffed sleeves. The sculpture is carved from a smooth, light-colored material.

Sculpture1939.1.326

A Lady

Circle of Andrea del Verrocchio

1475/1485 · marble

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The sculpture is a bust of a woman, capturing her from the chest up. The woman has an intricately detailed hairstyle, with her hair pulled back and curls framing her face. The bust features an off-the-shoulder fabric garment that drapes across her shoulders, fastened with a button on each shoulder. The material of the sculpture appears to be a brown-toned bronze or terracotta with a textured finish. The sculpture rests on a square base with an inscription at the front. The woman's expression is calm and serene, and her gaze is slightly directed to her right.

Sculpture1990.128.1

A Lady

Joseph Chinard

1810 · terracotta

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The image shows a man and a woman engaged in conversation. The woman stands with a slightly turned posture, facing the man with her body angled to the left. She has elaborate curls and decorations on her head, and holds a fan in one hand. The man holds a small dog in his arm, with a smiling expression. Both wear clothing reminiscent of 18th-century fashion, with detailed buttons and textures. In the background, there is a stone structure on the left and a faint outline of another couple in similar attire walking in the distance. The image is sepia-toned.

Drawing2000.9.17

A Lady and Gentleman with Exaggerated Headdresses

Pierre Thomas Le Clerc

1778/1780 · red chalk on beige laid paper

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The image shows five individuals interacting. The central figure is an older person wearing elaborate clothing with a large hat and a feather, and a garment with fur-lined sleeves. This person has curly hair and a prominent nose, looking towards two others on the left who appear to be elderly, both cloaked with hoods or head coverings. To the right, a shorter figure wearing a hat and a cloak stands in front of another individual with a hat featuring long feathers. The latter has short hair and a beard. The background is plain, focusing on the characters. No jewelry or objects are visible.

Print1986.50.154

A Lady Greeted by a Dwarf

Stefano Della Bella

Date not recorded · etching on laid paper [restrike]

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Portfolio1948.11.265

A Lady in a Long Dress

Maria Catharina Prestel after Martin Schongauer

1780 · etching

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Red satin drapes are drawn back to either side of this vertical painting to reveal a nude woman with pale, white skin sitting upright in a narrow bathtub. The woman occupies the right half of the painting. To our left, another woman nursing a swaddled baby and a child, all also with pale skin, gather near the tub. The bathing woman’s body is angled slightly to our left but she looks into the distance to our right. She has a straight nose, small pink lips, dark eyes, and smooth skin. Her brown hair is pulled up under a jeweled cap, and she wears pearl earrings, a gold bracelet on each wrist, and a gold ring with a pink stone on her left pinky finger. She holds a carnation with her right hand, on our left. The inside of the tub is draped with white fabric, which folds over the sides. A bowl of fruit and flowers are scattered on what must be a board spanning the tub, which is also covered with a white cloth. From the far side of the tub, the child reaches for the fruit. The woman nursing the baby has one breast exposed but is otherwise fully dressed in a garment with red sleeves and a white cap. The woman has a prominent nose, and she smiles as she looks at us from the corners of her eyes. The room behind these women has fireplace with an ornate mantel and windows open to a landscape to our left. A picture showing a unicorn resting in front of a tree and a dark mirror hangs on the wall between the fireplace and windows. At a table placed in front of the fireplace, a third light-skinned woman leans over and lifts a jug.

Painting1961.9.13

A Lady in Her Bath

François Clouet

c. 1571 · oil on oak

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This is a drawing of a street scene in front of an elaborately decorated building. The scene depicts architectural details and natural elements surrounding the figures. In the image, a white donkey stands on the left with its tack accentuated. Next to a detailed arched doorway, there are two people cloaked in long robes; one is leaning against the building while another is seated on the ground with bowls. The stone building features carvings around the doorframe and latticework on its balconies and windows. The shading and crosshatching techniques bring out the textures of stone and fabric, casting a warm glow over the scene.

Print2015.19.2469

A Lady of Cairo Visiting

James David Smillie, after Frederic Arthur Bridgman

1881 · etching in black on laid paper

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The sculpture depicts a bust of a person with curly hair styled in intricate, looped curls. The subject is dressed in a robe or drapery that is gathered across the chest and shoulders. The sculpture is made of terracotta, giving it a warm, earthy reddish-brown color. The facial features are finely detailed, with a composed expression on the subject's face, looking slightly to the right. The bust is placed on a pedestal with a decorative base that has scroll-like elements. Overall, the sculpture appears life-sized.

Sculpture1961.9.107

A Lady of the Zorzi Family

Alessandro Vittoria

1570/1580 · terracotta

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This is a sketch of a seated woman. She is shown from just above her knees upward, slightly turned to the side. Her left hand rests in her lap and her right arm is by her side. Her facial features are softly outlined, with a gentle expression. She wears a hat with a feather or decorative element. The woman is dressed in a long coat or dress with fur or ruffled edges. The sketch shows an interior setting, possibly on a sofa or chair with a textured back. The background has light pencil strokes hinting at a patterned wall or simple furnishings.

Print1946.21.362

A Lady Seated

James McNeill Whistler

1893 · lithograph in black on wove paper

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The image is a drawing of a woman sitting on a chair. She is leaning back, her left arm on the chair and her right hand holding a closed umbrella beside her. She has curly hair, and her face features a small nose and mouth. She wears a long gown that covers her feet. In the background are abstracted lines that suggest trees and foliage.

Drawing1995.52.213

A Lady Seated with a Parasol

Samuel Woodforde

on or after 1794 · pen and brown ink over graphite on laid paper

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The drawing shows a woman from the waist up, positioned at a slight angle. Her facial features are delicately sketched with a subtle smile and inquisitive eyes. She has styled hair in an updo, with curls framing her face, and wears a bonnet with lace and floral decorations. She is dressed in a modest neckline dress with lace trim. The background is minimal and softly shaded, highlighting the woman as the main focus.

Drawing2016.96.1

A Lady Wearing a Dormeuse Cap

Nicolaas Muys

c.1770 · red and black chalk on laid paper

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Shown from about the knees up, a pale, smooth-skinned woman in a fur-lined yellow jacket looks out at us as she sits writing at a table in this vertical painting. The woman’s body faces the table to our left. She turns her head to gaze at us from the corners of her dark gray eyes under faint brows. She has a wide nose, and her pale lips are closed. Her light brown hair is pulled back and held in place with white bows, and gleaming teardrop-shaped pearl earrings dangle from her ears. Her lemon-yellow jacket is trimmed with ermine fur, which is white with black speckles, at the cuffs and down the front opening. A full, elephant-gray skirt falls to the floor beneath the jacket. Both hands rest on the table, and she holds a quill in her right hand, farther from us, on a piece of paper. She leans forward in her wooden chair. The back panel of the chair is covered in black fabric and lined with brass studs. Two gilded finials, carved into lions’ heads, face the woman’s back with mouths open. The table is covered with a celestial-blue cloth crumpled near the left edge of the canvas. On the table are a strand of pearls, a pale yellow ribbon, and a black box with three brown panels studded with pearls around silver keyholes. Two pewter gray vessels are visible just beyond it, in front of a second chair, which faces us. On the putty-gray wall behind the woman, a framed painting hangs in the upper left quadrant of the composition. The painting-within-the painting is done in muted tones of brown and shows a cello and other unidentifiable objects.

Painting1962.10.1

A Lady Writing

Johannes Vermeer

c. 1665 · oil on canvas

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The image shows a lush, tropical landscape with dense green foliage. The vegetation varies in size and form, with large leaves contrasting against softer background vegetation. The brushwork is gentle, creating a humid jungle atmosphere. In the foreground is a still water surface surrounded by greenery and flowers. The color palette consists of deep greens with splashes of red, blue, and yellow. In the distance, various shades of green add depth to the landscape.

Painting1965.16.288

A Lagoon of the Upper Amazon

George Catlin

1854/1869 · oil on canvas

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The image depicts a landscape scene with a large tree dominating the left side, a figure in a boat on the right, a calm body of water, and a distant landform on the horizon. The artwork features expressive brushstrokes, a mono-tonal sepia color palette, and a dynamic play of light and shadow.

Print1984.70.1

A Lake in the Tyrol (Un lac du Tyrol)

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

1863 · etching in red-brown on wove paper

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The image shows a nighttime scene viewed from an elevated perspective. The horizon is not visible, with hills rising behind a small building on the left. A cross stands among trees, illuminated by moonlight. The artwork has detailed brushstrokes, creating a textured effect in black and gray tones. The moon is partially obscured by clouds, casting a faint light on the landscape.

Print2014.95.1

A Lakeside Chapel by Moonlight

Maria Anna Fischer

1810s(?) · etching and aquatint

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The sculpture is an oil lamp made of metal, likely bronze, showing intricate designs. It features leaf-like patterns, a domed top with a small finial, and a spout with scalloped, petal-like design. The deep brownish color gives it an elegant appearance.

Sculpture1957.14.67

A Lamp

Paduan 16th Century

early 16th century · bronze//Black lacquer over medium brown bronze

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