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The image depicts a sketch of a person in a leaning position. The figure is shown from the knees up, resting against a railing or similar structure. The facial features are indistinct, with shadows suggesting eyes and a tilted head, with hair that appears to be roughly sketched or covered. The clothing is loose-fitting and draped, with shadows indicating folds. A bundled object is hanging from the person's waist. There is no visible jewelry. The background is plain, with faint text in red and black partially obscured by the figure.

Drawing1983.27.1

A Man Leaning on a Structure

Giovanni Battista Piranesi

later 1760s · pen and dark brown ink on fragment of a printed title page

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The image consists of sketches on two panels. On the left panel, there is a person viewed from behind leaning on a bar or railing, depicted from head to toe wearing a hat. Additional smaller sketches surround this figure, including facial profiles and headwear. The right panel primarily focuses on facial profiles and heads in different styles of headgear, such as caps and hats. The facial features are minimally detailed with simple lines. The sketches are done in pencil on a lightly colored paper, with a blank background.

Drawing1991.217.43.a

A Man Leaning on a Wall with Five Other Studies; Two Bearded Men Wearing Hats, and Five Other Studies [recto]

Paul Gauguin

1884-1888 · graphite on wove paper

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Drawing2007.111.47

A Man Lifting a Bundle

Leandro Bassano

c. 1592 · charcoal with red and white chalk on blue paper (laid on modern blue paper)

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Drawing1991.150.16

A Man Looking Out a Window

Bonifacio de' Pitati

Date not recorded · pen and brown ink with brown wash over black chalk, heightened with white on laid paper

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The image shows a group of children surrounding a tall man in a long coat and hat. The man has a mustache and is walking slightly hunched forward, engaging with the children. The children are dressed in period clothing, with coats and hats. In the background, there is a building with a sign that reads “EPICERIE.” The scene is bustling, with additional figures in the background, suggesting a lively street setting.

Drawing2009.70.223

A Man on a City Street, Surrounded by Children (Un Père)

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

Date not recorded · black and blue crayon on wove paper

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This is a monochromatic drawing depicting a group of figures in a rocky and natural environment. The figures are engaged in a dramatic scene, with some surrounding a reclining, undressed figure. The scene is intense and animated, with the landscape adding to the atmosphere. The drawing showcases fine lines, detailing, and shading to depict textures and depth in the artwork.

Drawing2000.96.1

A Man Overpowered By Thieves

Heinrich Aldegrever

c. 1554 · black ink and gray wash on buff laid paper

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The image shows a circular coin with intricate designs and inscriptions along its border. In the center is a depiction of the sun with a human face, radiating rays. Beside the sun are swirling clouds. At the bottom, a figure guides a plow pulled by two oxen in a pastoral scene with trees, undulating land forms, and distant buildings. The color of the coin is a muted silver, contrasting with the engravings. Latin inscriptions border the coin.

Sculpture1957.14.1145.b

A Man Ploughing [reverse]

French 16th Century

16th century · silver//Modern strike

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This drawing shows two individuals. On the left, a man is lying on the ground with his upper body propped up by his arms, facing towards a woman on the right. The man reaches out towards her. The woman is seated, facing away from the man and looking to the right. She wears a voluminous white gown and has her hair in an updo. The background is plain, beige paper.

Drawing1991.217.12

A Man Reclining and a Woman Seated on the Ground

Antoine Watteau

c. 1716 · red, black, and white chalk on brown laid paper

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The image shows light pencil lines and curves forming an abstract composition. Several short, darker lines cluster to the left resembling a small seated figure. Intersecting lines and curves near the center suggest angular structures. To the right, a faintly sketched arc could be seen. The drawing creates open space for interpretation, inviting connections to familiar shapes while remaining abstract.

Drawing1992.51.9.aaa

A Man seen from Behind

Paul Cezanne

1880/1883 · graphite on wove paper

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The image is a sketch showing the full body of a person from behind. The person appears to be in a slightly twisting position, with their upper body turned to the right and their lower body facing forward. Their head is turned to the left, with hair that seems to be wrapped or styled upward. The person appears to be draped in cloth that wraps around their torso and lower body, which is depicted with smooth, flowing lines suggesting folds and depth. There are no visible pieces of jewelry or objects being held. The background of the image is simple and plain, with no additional elements. The drawing is rendered on a textured paper.

Drawing1972.4.2.a

A Man Seen from Behind [recto]

Taddeo Zuccaro

c. 1555 · red chalk heightened with white on laid paper

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Drawing1972.4.2.b

A Man Seen from Behind [verso]

Taddeo Zuccaro

c. 1555 · red chalk and pen and brown ink on laid paper

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The image is a sketch of a person in a reclining position. The individual is facing away from the viewer, with their right arm extended outward and the left arm barely visible. Facial features are not detailed, and the person's hair is of medium length with strands falling to the sides. The clothing is not clearly defined, blending with the swirling lines in the drawing. The sketch is simple, lacking visible jewelry or objects. The background consists of unadorned, textured paper.

Drawing1943.3.9006

A Man Seen from Behind, Rising on Clouds

William Blake

probably c. 1794 · graphite on laid paper

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The etching shows a landscape with two figures near a body of water, a boat with a figure on the water, lush vegetation, trees, mountains, clouds, rolling hills, and buildings near the water. The etching is detailed and precise, using lines and cross-hatching for texture and depth. The monochromatic palette highlights the interplay of light and shadow.

Print1985.3.18

A Man Showing Mercury the Eagle of Jupiter

Crescenzio Onofri

1696 · etching

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This is a drawing of a scene featuring a muscular, nude male figure struggling with a large, heavy rock. There is a lion's head on top of the rock and a serpent-like creature slithering nearby. The background shows hilly terrain. The detailed shading and line work create a sense of struggle and tension in the image.

Drawing2018.60.1

A Man Trapped between a Lion and a Serpent

Richard Cosway

1790s · pen and brown ink with gray wash on laid paper, laid down on an old mount

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The image shows a sketch of a person's head and upper shoulders. The individual is in a three-quarter view, with curly hair, prominent eyebrows, a mustache, and a serious expression. They are wearing a high-collared, patterned outer garment. The background is plain paper texture.

Print2009.136.2

A Man with a Moustache and Goatee, Facing Forward

Ottavio Leoni

1620s · engraving on laid paper

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The image shows a portrait of a man's upper body, focusing on his head and shoulders. The man is facing slightly to his left with his head turned toward the viewer, capturing a three-quarter view of his face. He has curly short hair, a prominent mustache, and detailed facial features. He is wearing a garment with a high, decorated collar featuring a crisscross pattern and intricate stitching, with buttons and textured fabric suggesting it is a coat or similar clothing. The background is plain, emphasizing the detailed linework of the engraving or etching artwork.

Print2009.136.1

A Man with a Moustache and Goatee, Facing Right

Ottavio Leoni

1620s · etching with engraving on laid paper

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Print1986.49.3

A Man with a Turban and Striped Shirt

Thomas Frye

1760 · mezzotint with some engraving on laid paper

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The image shows two individuals walking together, with another person partially visible in the background. The woman on the left is dressed elegantly, holding a fan in her right hand. Her face is detailed, with intricate features, and she has an elaborate updo with a headpiece featuring plumes. She wears a dress with puffed sleeves, a decorated bodice, and a long skirt with ornate detailing. The man on her left has a prominent mustache and is wearing a fur-collared coat, tight-fitting trousers, and boots. He has a large turban-like hat with a plume. In the background, another figure is holding an indistinct object, possibly a staff or weapon, with a hat on his head. They are all set against a plain, textured backdrop that suggests a simple indoor setting.

Print2004.21.6

A Man with a Turban Leading a Woman Wearing Peacock Feathers

Attributed to Zacharias Dolendo after Jacques de Gheyn II

1595/1596 · engraving on laid paper

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The image depicts a person standing in a composed position. The person is facing forward with their head slightly turned to the left. They are resting one hand on a table or bench covered by a textured cloth and holding a sword pointed downward in the other hand. The person has facial hair, wears a hat with a feather, a tunic with puffed sleeves, tight-fitting pants, and shoes. In the background, there is light hatching suggesting texture. A vase is on the left side of the table. The scene is set in a simple indoor setting with stippled patterns creating space around the figure.

Print1958.8.73

A Man with Weapons (Un Homme d'armes)

Eugène Delacroix

1833 · etching

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The image shows a man seated at a table with his upper body visible. He is leaning forward with both arms resting on the table, engaging in a task with his hands. His facial expression appears focused, with slightly furrowed brows and lips pressed together. The man has curly, shoulder-length hair and wears a long-sleeved garment with a layered collar. Two small circular ink pots are on the table next to him. In the background, there is a plain, dark backdrop, highlighting the man and the table in the foreground. A cloth or shawl is partially visible on the left side of the table.

Print2001.109.6

A Man Writing at a Table

Wallerant Vaillant after Adriaen Brouwer

Date not recorded · mezzotint on laid paper

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This is a painting of Native Americans participating in a ceremonial gathering. The painting depicts a group of people gathered outdoors on a grassy field, encircled by hills under a sky with scattered clouds. At the forefront stands a figure adorned in traditional attire, including a feathered headdress and garments with detailed patterning. The figure appears to be holding ceremonial objects and addressing or leading the assembly. Around this central figure, the people are positioned in various postures, seemingly listening or observing attentively. The scene is framed within an oval border, highlighting the central action while subtly incorporating a background structure that resembles an earthen or wooden lodge. The atmosphere is serene, with muted colors suggesting a peaceful observance. This is in the style of George Catlin, known for his portraits of Native American life.

Painting1965.16.85

A Mandan Medicine Man

George Catlin

1861/1869 · oil on card mounted on paperboard

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The image depicts a surreal landscape with abstract figures. It shows a dark, woodcut-style depiction of natural elements combined with abstract human figures. A pattern of organic shapes resembling a river or body of water flows on the left side. Branches and trees stretch across the top. Abstract human-like figures are seen on the right, with one figure reclining and raising a hand to the head. The composition suggests an interaction between the natural and abstract, rendered in a monochrome palette, likely in ink or charcoal.

Print1953.6.66

A Maori Woman in a Forest; Manao Tupapau (She is Haunted by a Spirit)

Paul Gauguin

1894/1895 · woodcut in black [trial proof]

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This is a drawing of an antique map illustrating a part of Pennsylvania in early America. The map shows a region divided into counties, townships, and lots, with a layout of the city of Philadelphia in an inset at the top. This historical map features ornate scrollwork, detailed townships, rivers, and coastlines of Pennsylvania and parts of West New Jersey. Labels and annotations throughout the map specify various estates and landowners in a parcel-based colonial layout. The map includes additional tables and a legend detailing settlement names and their corresponding areas. Decorative elements such as a compass rose and a heraldic crest add an elegant touch typical of cartographic works from the period.

Print1943.3.5765

A mapp of ye improved part of Pensilvania in America, divided into countyes, townships and lotts

Thomas Holme

c. 1687 · engraving

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This is a drawing of a horse in a rearing position, captured in thin red lines against beige paper. The horse faces the right, its back legs only visible above the knees and its front legs raised into the air. Various measurements and annotations are visible, suggesting a study or preparatory work focusing on proportion and form. The horse's mouth is open, and its mane and tail have been cut short.

Drawing1993.51.3.a

A Marble Horse on the Quirinal Hill [recto]

Raphael

c. 1513 · red chalk and pen and brown ink, with stylus underdrawing and traces of leadpoint on laid paper

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