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The image depicts a busy street market with people around stalls. In the distance, there is a grand architectural structure with tall spires, likely a cathedral. The horizon is raised, and the gothic spires stand out against the sky. The brushwork is loose and impressionistic, capturing the essence of the scene. The color palette is predominantly muted and cool, with blues and grays dominating. Light hints at a soft glow, adding accents to the scene.

Drawing2013.196.1

A Market Square before a Cathedral

Luigi Aloys François Joseph Loir

1870s/1880s · watercolor and gouache over charcoal on dark blue wove paper

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The image shows multiple individuals depicted in a detailed, classical artistic style. A seated, bearded man in an elaborate headdress and robe is at the center, with two figures reaching towards each other next to him. The surrounding figures, dressed in various garments, include men and women standing, sitting, or kneeling. One woman holds a child, and the background includes intricate architectural elements, such as columns and a patterned wall.

Drawing2018.26.10

A Marriage Ceremony

Gaspare Diziani

early 18th century · red chalk on laid paper, laid down on old mount

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The image shows a low vantage point with a small water puddle reflecting a silhouette of a figure and trees. In the distance, a man stands near a rustic wooden fence separating the close-up area and the field beyond. The horizon is above a line of houses and trees with slanted, thatched roofs, indicating a rural setting. The color palette is monochromatic, dominated by earthy grays and browns suggesting overcast or late afternoon light. The scene lacks vibrant colors, creating a subdued and tranquil atmosphere. The focus is on textures of the wooden fence, grass, and muddied earth.

Photograph1995.63.1.cc

A Marsh Farm

Peter Henry Emerson and T.F. Goodall

1886 · platinum print

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The image shows two figures wrapped in a large cloak or drapery. One figure's head and shoulders are visible, while the other's face is shown. The first figure's head is partially covered by the drapery. The second figure appears to be resting against the first. The background features tall, slender tree trunks without leaves, suggesting a barren landscape. The artwork includes etched lines that add texture and depth to the scene.

Print1943.3.1474

A Martyr (Un martyre)

Albert Besnard

1883 · etching on Canson & Mongolfier laid paper

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This is a drawing of a small dog standing alert. The dog has a compact body, a short and curved tail, and prominent facial features including a defined snout and attentive eyes. Its fur is multi-colored with shades of black, brown, and white, and it has ears that hang down naturally. The dog is wearing a collar around its neck. The background is simple and unobtrusive.

Drawing1988.3.3

A Mastiff with a Gold-Tooled Collar

Jakob Walther

Date not recorded · pen and black ink with gray and brown wash, with touches of gold ink, over traces of black chalk on laid paper

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The image shows a tranquil scene with a figure sitting near the water's edge. In the background, there are large mountains. The sky is lightly clouded, and the color palette is monochrome with various shades of gray. The artwork has a soft, sketch-like texture.

Print2022.93.5

A May Evening at Lierna, 2

Vittore Grubicy

1893/1894 · etching with monotype wiping on wove paper

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The image shows a scene along the bank of a river. A long boat is near the water's edge with individuals onboard, with smoke rising from it. Other figures are on a grassy area, possibly gathering or at an event. In the distance, there is a settlement with huts among greenery. The horizon has tall trees against a blue sky. The brushstrokes are detailed, showing clear figures and landscape. The color palette includes greens, browns, and blue, creating a harmonious natural scene.

Painting1965.16.282

A Mayoruna Village

George Catlin

1854/1869 · oil on card mounted on paperboard

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This drawing depicts a landscape with a wide green field extending to a line of dark trees on the horizon. The sky above contains shades of blue, pink, orange, and cream, with a yellow sun setting or rising above the trees. The sun casts a wide yellow strip on the green grass below. The lines of the drawing are rough and textured.

Drawing2013.196.3

A Meadow at Sunset

Paul Huet

c. 1845 · pastel on gray-blue paper

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The image depicts a landscape with a sepia-toned palette. The viewpoint is from ground level, showing a wooded scene with a clearing or slope on the left and tree-filled horizon. The sky is cloudy with wispy brushstrokes. Trees dominate the right side with detailed and sketchy strokes. The scene has light filtering through foliage, and grassy patches with sloping terrain and shadowed areas. The color scheme consists of browns, blacks, and hints of gray, reminiscent of early photographic tones or aged ink drawings.

Drawing2011.135.2

A Meadow with a Shepherd and Goats at the Edge of a Forest

Carl Wagner

1861 · brush and brown ink over black chalk on two joined sheets of wove sketchbook paper

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The image shows a pastoral scene viewed from a slightly elevated angle. The horizon is in the upper third of the image, with a cluster of buildings on the right. The drawing is done in a soft style with fine graphite strokes and gray washes. In the foreground, a woman is milking a cow, while other cows are resting nearby. A man tends to the animals further away, with more cows grazing in the field. Lush trees frame the scene on the left. The color palette consists of muted grays and light browns.

Drawing1984.26.1

A Meadow with Cattle and Deer

Francis Barlow

1684 · pen and brown ink with gray wash on laid paper

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The image shows a landscape with a meadow, trees, cows, and figures. The scene is depicted with fine lines and delicate hatching, creating textures throughout. The color palette is primarily black and white, creating a classic and serene visual impact.

Print2005.128.2

A Meadow with Cattle at the Edge of a Wood

Martin von Molitor

c. 1790 · etching on laid paper (proof)

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The image depicts a landscape with tall, detailed trees dominating the foreground, a pasture with grazing cattle, a figure, and a subtly rendered sky in the distance. The monochromatic color palette features varying shades of gray.

Print2005.128.13

A Meadow with Cattle at the Edge of a Wood

Martin von Molitor

c. 1790 · etching with tonal etching and scratching on laid paper

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The image shows a pastoral landscape with a horizon near the middle featuring a tower and trees. Two cows are grazing in the foreground, with others further back. The scene is painted in watercolor with earthy tones, including soft greens, browns, and grays. The hills and sky blend in lighter, warmer shades, creating a serene and harmonious atmosphere.

Drawing1986.72.6

A Meadow with Cattle near Glastonbury

Peter De Wint

Date not recorded · watercolor over graphite on wove paper

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This is an etching of a village scene with rooftops and a tower in the center. In the distance, hills and a cloudy sky can be seen. The style features detailed lines and textures, with a monochrome color palette. Two figures are visible, one reading a book and the other leaning on a railing. Leafy branches frame the scene in the top right corner.

Print2015.19.1179

A Medieval Town

Elizabeth Fyfe

1926 · etching and engraving in black on laid paper

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The image shows a man's upper body from the chest up. He is slightly turned to the side with his hands clasped together, holding a folded cloth. The man has a serious expression with prominent cheekbones, a furrowed brow, light facial hair, including a mustache, short brown hair mostly covered by a dark cap, and is dressed in a dark garment with a high, white ruffled collar. A ring is on his left ring finger. The background is muted green.

Painting1953.3.3.a

A Member of the de Hondecoeter Family [obverse]

Probably Antwerp 16th Century

1543 · oil on panel

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This painting shows a man standing, his body and head slightly turned to the right. He has fair skin, arched eyebrows, round green eyes, a long nose, thin pink lips, a long brown beard, and a thin brown mustache. He wears a black flat-topped cap and a dark robe with puffed sleeves and lacy white details around the cuffs and neck. A gold ring with a green stone is on his left forefinger. He stands next to a wide window with a yellow sill, and in the background there is a landscape with dark green trees, green fields, a rustic house, and a faint person standing next to a horse, all under a blue sky.

Painting1984.66.1

A Member of the Fröschl Family

Hans Mielich

c. 1539/1540 · oil on panel

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The image shows three figures in a full-body view. The central figure stands facing the man on the left, who appears to be speaking or gesturing with his hand. The man on the left has an older appearance with a prominent nose and chin, and wears robes that drape down to his feet. The central figure also faces left, wearing an elaborate fur-lined coat with intricate patterns, and has long, wavy hair. On the right, a third figure stands facing forward, dressed in detailed armor, complete with ornamental elements, and sporting a plumed helmet. Each person is distinct in dress. The setting appears to be an ornate building interior with tall, decorated columns and arched features framing windows through which a partly cloudy sky is visible. The floor is patterned with large, alternating light and dark tiles.

Print1941.2.11

A Message Concerning the White King's Marriage

Hans Burgkmair I

Date not recorded · woodcut on laid paper

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A group of ten people, including men, women, and children, are in front of a rustic adobe house with a shingle roof. The adults are dressed in early 1900s attire, with long skirts and blouses for the women and suits or vests for the men. The children are dressed simply, with some wearing hats. One woman with braids is seated on a wooden bench, and a man in a suit and hat stands behind two seated women. Some children are seated on the ground. Several women wear necklaces. The background shows an open field with sparse vegetation, a few structures, and a cloudy sky.

Photograph2023.30.143

A Mexican Family Group, Mission San Juan Capistrano, California

Isaiah West Taber

1880 · albumen silver print

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The image shows a woman reclining on a lounge. She is leaning her head on her hand, which rests on a patterned pillow. Her long dark hair is adorned with a decorative headdress. She is wearing a long garment with ornate patterns. Around her are a hookah, a small table with items, and a decorative object. The background features draped curtains and an arched design.

Drawing2009.70.31

A Middle Eastern Woman Reclining in an Exotic Setting

Edouard de Beaumont

1844 · graphite with watercolor on wove paper

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Fire burps out the top of a pair of smokestacks on two steamboats that power down a wide river at night in this color lithograph. Black smoke billows back from the flames, and steam hisses from smaller smokestacks at the back of the boats. The boat to our left is the Natchez, and writing around its name reads, “Vicksburg, Natchez and New Orleans Mail Line.” The other boat is the Eclipse. People line the decks of both as the boats race under the moonlit sky. A blanket of gray clouds breaks in front of the luminous moon. Printed text below the image reads, “A MIDNIGHT RACE ON THE MISSISSIPPI.” Tiny text printed under the lower left corner of the image reads, “F.F. PALMER DEL. FROM A SKETCH BY H.D. MANNING OF THE NATCHEZ” and “LITH. OF CURRIER & IVES, N.Y.” in the lower right.

Print2012.16.1

A Midnight Race on the Mississippi

Frances Flora Bond Palmer

1860 · color lithograph with hand-coloring on wove paper

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The image depicts a portrait of a man's upper body, from the waist up. He is slightly angled to the left, with his gaze forward. The man has fair skin and a calm expression. His white hair is styled in 18th-century curls. He wears a military uniform with a black undershirt, white waistcoat, and red outer coat with gold details. A black cravat is around his neck. His right hand is inside his coat. The background is a plain, muted brown color.

Painting1947.17.25

A Military Officer

Joseph Blackburn

1756 · oil on canvas

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This is a painting of a group of men in an ornate room engaged in discussion and reviewing a large map. The scene depicts several men gathered around a table in a richly decorated interior. One man, seated in an armchair, is studying a map presented by an attendant who is rolling it out on the floor. The room is furnished with chairs, a table set with glassware, and the back wall is adorned with crossed swords and firearms above the fireplace. The atmosphere suggests a sense of deliberation or planning.

Print1945.5.260

A Militia Meeting

Thomas Rowlandson

probably 1799 · hand-colored etching

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The image shows a windmill on the left side, with the horizon placed low in the composition. Along the horizon are structures and treetops. The brushstrokes are varied and expressive, capturing movement and light through blends and lines. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of browns and grays. Closest to us are a path and shaded buildings, while in the distance are additional structures and fields under a sky filled with clouds and birds.

Print1975.46.3

A Mill

David Lucas after John Constable

in or before 1829 · mezzotint [progress proof]

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Three individuals are depicted in the image. The central figure is a girl holding a stringed musical instrument that resembles a lute. She has mid-length wavy hair peeking out from under a cap and wears a light, long-sleeved blouse with a floral brooch and a striped skirt. To her right, another young girl with longer, slightly curly hair leans towards the central figure, wearing a dark, simple outfit. On the left, a young woman with her head tilted downwards stands next to the central girl. Her hair is styled in an updo with flowers and a ribbon. She is dressed in a velvet garment with an intricate collar and long sleeves, reminiscent of medieval attire. A plain, dark drape serves as the background for the figures.

Photograph2018.7.11

A Minstrel Group

Julia Margaret Cameron

1867 · albumen silver print

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