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This is a painting of a warrior and a horse. The image shows a warrior with traditional attire engaged with a rearing horse. The warrior is holding a spear and shield. The horse has detailed muscular features and an ornate saddle blanket. The background is minimal to highlight the interaction. The composition emphasizes movement and traditional cultural elements. This is in style of Karl Bodmer.

Painting1965.16.67

A Pawnee Warrior Sacrificing His Favorite Horse

George Catlin

1861/1869 · oil on card mounted on paperboard

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Drawing2018.44.51

A Peach

Otto Heinigke

1878 · watercolor on wove paper

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Painting2018.44.7

A Peach, Seville

George Henry Hall

1866 · oil on canvas

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Drawing2005.147.1

A Pearl Diver

Alessandro Allori

c. 1570 · black chalk on laid paper

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In this drawing, only the upper part of a person's body is shown, hunched over with their head turned slightly to the side. The person's face has deep lines, a prominent nose, and curly, unkempt hair under a cap. They are dressed in a layered garment that appears ragged and worn, with visible stitching and tears. Another figure is drawn smaller, seated with a stick or pole in their hands. The background is plain, with linework suggesting texture and depth. Handwriting at the top of the image includes the name "Rembrandt" and the year 1634.

Print1943.3.7267

A Peasant Calling Out: "tis vinnich kout" (It's biting cold)

Rembrandt van Rijn

1634 · etching

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The image shows a man depicted from the waist up, leaning slightly forward over a table. His position is somewhat hunched, with his right elbow resting on the table, and his hand close to his mouth. The man has shaggy, unkempt hair that appears medium to long in length, with his fringe falling over his forehead. His facial expression is characterized by a broad grin, with distinct, weathered features including pronounced cheekbones and a prominent chin. He is wearing a loose-fitting garment, possibly a shirt or tunic, with sleeves that appear slightly rolled or bunched. The table in front of him is flat and simple, with a few small indistinct objects placed upon it. In the background, there is a plain, unadorned surface that highlights the man's figure within the oval framing of the image. The overall color scheme is a muted brown, giving a monochrome or sepia-like effect.

Print2000.76.2

A Peasant Eating

Anton Spreng after Adriaen Brouwer; published by Joseph Eder

Date not recorded · aquatint and etching printed in brown on wove paper

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The image shows a group of people and animals in a hilly landscape. There are two donkeys, one with a man carrying a swaddled baby and the other with a woman wearing a white scarf. In the background, there is a small village nestled amongst hills and trees, with a sky painted in soft blue with cloud-like brushstrokes. The style features delicate brushstrokes, giving a watercolor-like quality to the scene and emphasizing the earthy tones of the clothing and landscape.

Drawing2009.70.191

A Peasant Family and Two Donkeys

Bartolomeo Pinelli

Date not recorded · watercolor over graphite on wove paper

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The image shows a group of people in an outdoor setting. In the forefront, there is a woman wearing a long blue and green dress who is stirring a pot hanging over an open fire. A child with short curly hair sits nearby holding a piece of cloth. Another woman sits on a rock with a child on her lap. A young man stands near them. In the background, two women stand observing. The setting features large rocks, green trees, and a vast landscape in the distance.

Drawing2009.70.190

A Peasant Family Cooking over a Campfire

Bartolomeo Pinelli

Date not recorded · watercolor over graphite on wove paper

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The image shows a group of figures walking along a path. One woman is carrying a basket, a child is with her, and another figure is ahead of them. A boy is running on the left side. In the background, there is a stone structure with foliage on top. The scene is detailed with finely etched lines, depicting the clothing and ground texture. The style is classical. The horizon is high with a sky filled with cloud etchings. A town with buildings and people can be seen in the distance. The color palette is black and white, emphasizing the linework and light-shadow contrast for depth and texture.

Print2018.169.6

A Peasant Family Hurrying Past a Wayside Shrine in a Storm

Heinrich Carl Reinhold, after Friedrich Philipp Reinhold

c. 1815-1817 · etching on wove paper

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Drawing1998.144.1

A Peasant Girl in a Straw Hat

Camille Pissarro

c. 1892 · pastel over charcoal on beige laid paper

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The image shows an elderly man standing with a walking stick, gesturing with his right hand. He has distinctive facial features, long hair, and a beard. He wears layered clothing, including a hat and a pouch hanging from his waist. The background is minimal, with details suggesting the ground and some flora in the corner. The painting is signed "Rembrandt 1639."

Print1943.3.7197

A Peasant in a High Cap, Standing Leaning on a Stick

Rembrandt van Rijn

1639 · etching

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Print1943.3.7268

A Peasant Replying: "Dats niet" (That's nothing)

Rembrandt van Rijn

1634 · etching

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Drawing1995.52.61

A Peasant Woman

Samuel Hieronymus Grimm

c. 1770 · pen and black ink with gray wash over graphite on laid paper

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The image depicts a complex arrangement of geometric shapes and angular lines. Triangles, rectangles, and shaded areas interlock to create an abstract composition with a patchwork-like appearance. There are forms that resemble figures or structures found in urban landscapes. The drawing consists of sharp edges and varying shades of gray. The interplay of shapes suggests movement and interaction, prompting viewers to examine how these forms align into recognizable patterns.

Print1995.77.6

A Peasant Woman Goes for Water

Kazimir Severinovich Malevich

1913 · lithograph in black on wove paper

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The image shows an elevated view of a scenic landscape with water and architecture in the distance. The horizon is high, with the water's edge and buildings lining it. A tree with large fruits and dense foliage frames the view closely, its branches extending across the upper section of the image. The photographic technique captures clear lines and textures. The color palette is monochromatic with varying shades of sepia or brown tones highlighting details like tree textures and the water's stillness. In the background, there are rolling hills covered with thick trees.

Photograph2006.169.10

A Peep from Upper Lake Road showing Temple and Island with Park -- fruit tree in foreground

Samuel Bourne

c.1865 · albumen silver print

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This image shows an old sepia-toned stereographic photograph of a scene under a stone arch bridge. The viewpoint is from beneath the arch looking out towards a small creek. The horizon is low beyond the arch and is obscured by bare winter trees. The stone arch is textured with visible individual bricks forming a classic structure. The photo has a monochromatic palette of subdued browns and grays. Closest to the viewer are uneven stone and rocky surfaces under the arch. In the distance, there is a figure relaxing against a slope beside the creek. The water in the creek reflects light, providing contrast to the darker tones of the stones and trees.

Photograph2024.42.3

A Peep through the Arch, Wissahickon

Francis T. Fassitt

1862 · stereoscopic albumen silver prints

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This is a painting featuring multiple figures and objects. The image depicts figures intertwined in an interior space. There is a use of chiaroscuro, with light highlighting certain figures. The setting includes wooden stools and an urn in the background, implying a classical or historical context. Various forms and outlines in the painting hint at fabrics and textures, creating an aged texture. This is in the style of Peter Paul Rubens.

Drawing2013.78.1

A Penitent at a Quaker Sermon

Alessandro Magnasco

c. 1710-1720 · brush and brown wash with white heightening on paper washed gray brown

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This print features a scene in a barber shop. In the center, a tall person with a pointed nose and chin wearing a large white wig holds a shaving bowl. To the right, a person covered in a white cloth sits in a chair looking upwards, their chin covered in a white substance. A person on the left in front of a large blue window appears to wash their hands in a bowl, while another in the background uses a tool to press down on a wig that rests on a mannequin head. The characters all have light skin and wear garments in blue or white. Hanging from the ceiling is a blue sign that reads "The oldest shaving shop in London, most mony for second hand wigs." There is a bird cage perched above the window on the left.

Print1945.5.585

A Penny Barber

Thomas Rowlandson

1789 · hand-colored etching and aquatint

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This is a drawing of a group of figures in an architectural setting. The scene depicts several animated figures against classical architectural elements such as columns and arches. The figures are rendered in a loose, expressive line, capturing motion and emotion in their gestures. The drawing has a sketched quality and employs ink with varying thickness and washes to suggest depth and texture. The emphasis on movement and interaction, combined with the architectural setting, suggests a lively and dynamic moment frozen in time.

Drawing2006.11.13.a

A Performance by the Commedia dell'Arte

Claude Gillot

c. 1710 · pen and brown ink with gray wash on laid paper

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The image shows a man riding a horse. The man is upright on the horse, holding the reins with one hand and a scepter in the other. He has distinct facial features, including a long beard and mustache, and his hair is covered by a large, fur hat. He is dressed in elaborate clothing featuring a long, embroidered coat with fur trim, detailed leggings, and boots. Around him, other men on horseback are visible, wearing similar fur hats. The background reveals a scenic landscape with rocky hills and a distant ruined castle. The sky above is cloudy.

Print1980.3.2

A Persian on Horseback

Aleksandr Osipovich Orlovskii

1820 · lithograph

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Drawing1991.217.38.b

A Person Holding an Umbrella and a Seated Man with a Hat and a Glass [verso]

Paul Gauguin

1884-1888 · crayon on wove paper

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The image displays a complex design of curved lines intersecting to form a spiral structure with a pointed star at the top. It resembles a futuristic dome with geometric patterns similar to a honeycomb or segmented armor. The structure sits on a base resembling a three-dimensional pyramid, giving it the appearance of a surreal architectural model.

Print2014.66.2

A Perspective of a Faceted Snail Shell Balanced on a Pyramid

Mathis Zündt, after Hans Lencker

1567 · etching on laid paper

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The image displays geometric shapes such as stars, crosses, and rings. There is a collection of interconnected star-like forms at the top and three crosses rising from circular bases below. The composition conveys balance with a structured design resembling familiar objects like Christmas ornaments and architectural motifs.

Print2014.66.1

A Perspective of Seven Stars Balanced on Three Crosses

Mathis Zündt, after Hans Lencker

1567 · etching on laid paper

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The image shows a bust view of a person, depicted from the shoulders up. The individual is positioned in a three-quarter view, with their head turned slightly to the left. The person has an aged appearance with a furrowed brow, a pronounced nose, and flowing hair that is full and slightly unkempt, cascading down over the forehead and ears. Their facial hair includes a full beard, which blends into the longer hair. The person is wearing a loose-fitting, long-sleeved garment. They are leaning on a flat surface, likely a book or manuscript. The background consists of dense cross-hatching and lines, suggesting a textured or patterned wall behind the figure, with some angled structural beams overhead.

Print1999.98.12

A Philosopher

Paul Troger

1720s · etching on laid paper

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