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The image shows a person seated in a contemplative pose. The individual is facing to the side, with their chin resting on one hand. Their closed eyes and calm expression suggest a moment of thought. The person has short, light-colored hair and wears a dark garment underneath a light-colored shawl. They are holding the edge of the shawl with one hand. In the background, there are two abstract floral or fan-like forms on either side of the person against a plain backdrop. The image is in a monochromatic sepia tone.

Print1949.5.467

A Portrait of the Artist's Mother

Mary Cassatt

c. 1889-1890 · softground etching and aquatint printed in brown on laid paper

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The image features an upper three-quarters view of a person sitting in a chair. The person is positioned slightly turned to the side, with their left hand raised to their face, touching their chin. The facial features are subtly outlined, with short and neatly groomed hair. The clothing appears to be a loose, flowing garment draped over their shoulders, with a darker line or pattern near the edge. In the background, there is a faint outline of a vase with flowers or reeds. The overall tone of the artwork is in muted sepia. There are no clear indications of jewelry or objects being held. The background is softly textured.

Print1949.5.468

A Portrait of the Artist's Mother

Mary Cassatt

c. 1889-1890 · softground etching and aquatint printed in brown on laid paper

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Photograph2015.52.29

A portrait, seen in profile, of a man 42 years old, stupefied by the abuse of alcohol; his nose is aquiline

Guillaume-Benjamin-Amant Duchenne (de Boulogne)

1854-1856, printed 1862 · albumen silver print

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The image is a sketch of a woman seated in a chair. She is shown in a side view with her body slightly turned to the left. The woman is wearing a hat with decorative elements, and her hair is pulled back. She is dressed in a long dress with puffed sleeves and a light-colored or elaborate area over the chest. Her hands are resting in her lap, and she appears composed. The background is simple and undetailed.

Print1943.3.8735

A Portrait: Mildred Howells

James McNeill Whistler

1894/1896 · lithograph in black on laid paper

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The image shows a potted plant with white and pink flowers on a wooden table. The colors include dark green leaves, pink and white flowers, a gray pot, and brown tones from the table and background. In the foreground, there is a blue cloth and some loose petals on the table's edge. Additionally, a ball and two shuttlecocks are visible on the left side of the table.

Drawing2013.101.2

A Potted Fuchsia with Children's Toys

Henri-Joseph Harpignies

1877 · watercolor

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The image shows a person standing in an upright position with a wooden yoke on their shoulder, carrying two large wicker baskets. The person has distinct facial features, curly hair, and is wearing a wide-brimmed hat, long-sleeved shirt, knee-length robe or coat, knee-length breeches, stockings, and closed-strap shoes. The background features light sketching indicating a plain setting with a suggestion of a cobblestone path or courtyard.

Drawing1993.61.1

A Poultry Seller

Paul Sandby

c. 1759 · pen and black ink with watercolor over graphite on laid paper

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The image displays four figures in a domestic setting. On the left, a man with a full beard and curly hair sits with arms crossed. A woman kneels beside him on the right, holding a small child. Another woman leans over a ledge behind the seated man. Domestic items are on a shelf, and a dog lies on the floor. The background has a textured surface with hanging objects.

Drawing1991.217.17

A Prayer for Grandpapa

Jean-Honoré Fragonard

late 1770s · brown wash over black chalk on laid paper

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Drawing1985.70.2

A Pregnant Young Woman and a Young Man with a Staff

Giovanni Battista Piranesi

1750s · pen and brown ink on laid paper

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The image features a perspective view of a street scene. The observer appears to be looking down slightly onto the street, which recedes into the distance. The tall buildings align along the street form the vertical limits of the scene. The brushstrokes or drawing lines are detailed and fine, creating intricate textures, especially noticeable in the rendering of brickwork and architectural details. The color palette is primarily monochromatic with sepia tones. Close to us are a group of people gathered, dressed in long robes, with a cobblestone street spreading out in front of them. Beyond, the street leads into arches that frame views further back, where more figures and structural elements can be seen. In the background, the arches and buildings recede, with one large tower-like structure prominently placed on the right side of the image.

Drawing1998.57.1

A Priest Processing through a Medieval Street in Viterbo

François-Marius Granet

Date not recorded · pen and brown ink over graphite on wove paper

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Shown from the waist up, a young boy with blond hair faces us, wearing an embroidered garment and heavy cloak in this vertical portrait painting. His body angles slightly to our right, but he looks just off to our left with pale blue, faintly bulbous eyes. He has pale skin, flushed cheeks, a delicate nose, a pointed chin, and his pink lips are closed. His wavy hair curls around his shoulders, and a fringe of bangs spans his forehead. A crown of black pearls, gold, and green stones is set at an angle on his head. His high-necked light brown shirt is edged with gold and embroidered with white and gold. The long sleeves are brocaded with a ruby-red floral pattern against darker garnet red. He holds the edge of a caramel-brown, sleeveless overcoat with one pale hand, and the other is cupped with fingers pointing upward just below. He is shown against a black background.

Painting1947.6.1

A Prince of Saxony

Lucas Cranach the Elder

c. 1517 · oil on panel

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Shown from the lap up, a young girl with pale, peachy skin and long, light brown hair wears a crimson-red dress with slashed, puffed sleeves and three large, gold-colored necklaces covering much of her chest in this vertical portrait painting. She sits with her body angled slightly to our left and, with her head tipped slightly forward, she looks off in that direction with slate-blue eyes under faint brows. Her long, wavy, golden-brown hair falls from her high forehead and lies loose around her shoulders. Her dress has bands of a floral pattern outlined in a lighter red against a ruby-red background, and the bodice ties with red laces down the front over a white undershirt. The tight-fitting, long sleeves are slashed around the elbows so the white linen shirt can be pulled through to create puffs. Her high-necked chemise has a jeweled band at the neck. The three strings of the distinctive necklace seem to be made of gold-colored strips of fabric or leather made into twisting loops, which are then linked together like a paper chain. Each strip is painted or decorated with a fine, dense lattice pattern and edged in gold. The girl sits with her wrists crossed in her lap against a black background.

Painting1947.6.2

A Princess of Saxony

Lucas Cranach the Elder

c. 1517 · oil on panel

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This is a drawing of an architectural interior with staircases and arched structures. The drawing depicts a complex stone interior with staircases, arches, and balustrades. The detailed rendering of the stonework and perspective create depth and scale. The lines and shading suggest architectural detail, capturing the structure's texture and form. The drawing is presented in a frame, highlighting its composition and craftsmanship.

Drawing2011.122.1

A Prison Interior with a Monumental Staircase

Vincenzo Mazzi

1770s · pen and brown ink over graphite

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The image shows a person standing upright. They are holding a rifle and resting one arm on their hip. The person has a short hairstyle covered by a cap with a decorative element. They wear a military uniform with a sash, boots, tight-fitting trousers, and a sheathed sword. The backdrop includes a building, a flag, a body of water with a boat, and another figure. The ground appears grassy.

Print1943.3.1829

A private Marine of Col. Fourgeoud's Corps

William Blake after John Gabriel Stedman

1793 · engraving

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This is a drawing of a large formation of marching figures and horses. The drawing depicts an organized assembly of small figures arranged in rows and columns, with some figures on horseback and others on foot. The detail captures a dynamic movement from left to right across the paper, with some figures holding long staffs or banners, and many adorned with plumes or crests. The composition illustrates the discipline and precision of a ceremonial or military parade on a pale background. The lines are delicate, emphasizing the uniformity and grandeur of the formation.

Print1987.62.13

A Procession of Sixty Cavaliers and Torch Bearers

Stefano Della Bella

1652 · etching on laid paper

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This is a drawing of a ceremonial procession inside a grand hall. The image shows a crowded scene in a large room, with a tall central pillar and a prominent framed artwork hanging on the far wall, around which the spectators are gathered. The ink and brushwork are used to convey the gathering of figures and the architectural elements with great detail. Ornamental decorations and a floral garland frame the central image. The overall composition creates a balanced representation of an elaborate gathering or procession inside a stately room.

Drawing2009.70.18

A Procession of the Madonna di San Luca

French 18th Century

Date not recorded · pen and brown ink with brown wash over graphite on wove paper, tipped down on another sheet with a border drawn in pen and black in, graphite and gray wash

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Shown from the shins up, a pale-skinned, balding, bearded man wearing a voluminous rust-red robe lined with black-speckled white fur looks out at us in this vertical portrait painting. The man sits in a wood-framed chair with a curving seat. His body angled slightly to our left, but his face turns to us. He looks out with dark gray eyes under a lined forehead, one eyebrow slightly cocked. He has a rounded nose, thin lips, and paunchy cheeks. A few wisps of gray hair are suggested across the top of his mostly bald head, and his gray beard is trimmed. His left hand, to our right, rests on the terminus of the chair’s arm, and his other hand rests in front of his belly, presumably with that elbow on the other arm. His robe falls heavily in deep folds, and the wide openings of the sleeves continue down and off the bottom edge of the canvas. The front of the robe and the insides of the sleeves are lined with white fur dotted with black. A scarf-like band of fabric brocaded with dark red-on-red drapes over one shoulder. The background is charcoal gray except for a dark, olive-green shape suggesting a doorway over the man’s left shoulder.

Painting1952.5.79

A Procurator of Saint Mark's

Jacopo Tintoretto

c. 1575/1585 · oil on canvas

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Drawing1991.217.64.a

A Profile and Four Shapes; Sketch of a Man's Head [recto]

Paul Gauguin

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

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The painting depicts a promenade with a decorative stone railing lined with ornate urns running alongside a pathway that extends into the distance. The horizon is suggested where the pathway disappears into lush green vegetation in the background. The brushwork is detailed and realistic, capturing intricate stone carvings and foliage. The color palette consists of earthy tones for the stonework and various shades of green for the surrounding environment. A woman in a long black dress with a floral hat is positioned near the path's edge.

Drawing2008.52.1

A Promenade in the Park at Sanssouci

Franz Skarbina

1885 · watercolor and gouache over graphite on wove paper

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Drawing1985.40.1

A Prophet Addressed by an Angel

Sebastiano del Piombo

1517/1519 · black chalk with gray and brown wash above four stylus arcs at bottom right, heightened with white and squared with red chalk on blue paper, laid down on late eighteenth/early nineteenth-century mount

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This drawing shows individuals observing construction work outside a building labeled "BANQUE DE FRANCE". Two figures are in the foreground - a man in a long coat and hat, and a woman in a dress. In the background, construction laborers are working near archways or tunnels. The image is in black and white with strong line work and shading, styled like 19th-century satirical illustrations. French text at the bottom references the new cellars of the Banque de France.

Print1964.8.552

A propos des... caves de la Banque de France

Honoré Daumier

1866 · lithograph

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The image shows three men standing together. The person on the left holds a bow and arrow. The central figure holds a spear. The person on the right holds a shield and a club. All three have feathers in their hair and wear minimal clothing. They have distinct facial features and long, dark hair. The background is neutral with soft colors.

Painting1965.16.251

A Puelchee Chief and Two Young Warriors

George Catlin

1854/1869 · oil on card mounted on paperboard

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The sculpture is a relief of a cherubic figure holding a stringed musical instrument and a bow. The figure is in a natural pose, made from a silver-colored material. Inscribed in the background are the letters "ERATO." The scene is set on a textured base.

Sculpture1992.55.16

A Putto Symbolizing the Muse Erato

Attributed to Peter Flötner

c. 1540 · lead

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This is a drawing featuring a man in a contemplative pose surrounded by symbolic elements representing historical events or periods. The drawing shows a figure holding a spear-like implement with an abstract form labeled "1870". The character is wearing a cap and rugged clothing. Around him are objects labeled with different years like "1848," "1830," and "1815". The words "MUSEE DES SOUVERAINS" are displayed above. The drawing is characterized by strong lines and dramatic contrast.

Print1943.3.3217

A qui le tour?

Honoré Daumier

1870 · lithograph

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This is a drawing of a soldier standing among historical artifacts. The soldier holds a flag and stands in front of several sacks labeled with different years, including "1870", "1848", "1830", and "1815". The background wall is inscribed with "MUSEE DES SOUVERAINS". The soldier appears confident and the style is reminiscent of 19th-century political satire.

Print1980.45.379

A qui le tour?

Honoré Daumier

1870 · gillotype on newsprint

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