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The image is a drawing of a nude male figure from the upper thighs upward. The man is reclining in a semi-seated position with his arms raised above his head. His facial features are depicted with strong lines, showcasing a pronounced brow and a concentrated expression. His hair is short and appears dark, complementing the textured shading used in the drawing. The figure does not wear any clothing or visible jewelry. The background is a textured surface, presumably the paper, which is a soft blue-gray tone, with no discernible setting or objects surrounding the figure.

Drawing2009.70.249

A Seated Male Nude with His Hands Crossed over His Head

Raphael Lamar West

Date not recorded · black chalk on blue laid paper

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The sculpture depicts a seated figure holding a staff or object, displaying muscular arms and legs. The head is slightly tilted downward. The material is bronze with a patina and areas of oxidization. The relief sculpture shows a dynamic, textured surface with the figure in focus against a flat background. Movement and strength are portrayed, with drapery adding fluidity within the frame.

Sculpture1957.14.510

A Seated Man

Valerio Belli

Date not recorded · bronze//Dark brown patina

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Drawing2021.38.3.a

A Seated Man

Donato Creti

c. 1711 · red chalk on laid paper

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The image shows a valley surrounded by mountains, with cliffs blocking the horizon. The painting has loose brushstrokes in an impressionistic style, using a muted color palette. Vegetation is depicted in various greens, while rocks are shown in browns and grays. The sky is a pale color. A figure in dark clothing is seated on a slope, looking at the landscape, with trees and shrubs around them. Further away, there are cliffs with greenery, creating a dramatic backdrop.

Drawing2012.60.1

A Seated Man Contemplating a Sunlit Mountain Valley

Jakob Alt

c. 1825 · watercolor over graphite on wove paper

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The image depicts a male figure in a seated position, facing forward. The figure is drawn in a dynamic pose, with their torso turned slightly to the left. The person's head is tilted to the right, looking upwards. The face shows defined features such as cheekbones, a jawline, and a nose. The person has short to medium wavy hair. The figure appears muscular and is drawn nude. The right hand holds a large rectangular object, while the left arm extends outward with the hand pointing forward. There are no visible accessories or items being held. The background is a plain blue-gray textured surface, with the figure and objects outlined in a reddish-brown hue.

Drawing1988.5.1

A Seated Man Holding a Tablet

Carlo Maratta

Date not recorded · red chalk with white heightening on blue laid paper

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Drawing2010.68.1

A Seated Man Nude and then Clothed

Gustav Heinrich Naeke

1820s · graphite with white heightening on tan wove paper

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The image shows a group of dogs gathered around a seated figure wearing a wide-brimmed hat. The horizon is positioned low in the image, with a rider on horseback and another figure pointing in the distance. The scene is depicted using fine lines and a monochromatic color palette of varying shades of brown.

Print2014.56.12

A Seated Man with a Pack of Dogs

Dirck Stoop

1651 · etching on laid paper

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This is a drawing of two faceless figures in a dynamic posture. The figures are rendered in reddish-brown chalk on paper. One figure is seated on a low platform or block, while the other appears partially obscured behind the first figure. The focus is on the muscular structure and form of the figures, likely intended for study or practice in rendering human anatomy. The use of line and shading highlights the details and contours of the muscles and limbs.

Drawing2009.70.28.b

A Seated Nude

Italian 17th Century

Date not recorded · red chalk with incising on laid paper

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The image shows a sketch of a seated person, drawn from head to toe in a reclined pose. The individual is leaning back with the upper body turned slightly to the left, while the right arm is extended forward and upward, pointing with the index finger. The figure's head is slightly tilted downward, with curly hair drawn with light strokes. The facial features are expressive yet subtle, outlined eyes, nose, and mouth. The person appears unclothed, with detailed musculature and no visible jewelry or object in their hand. The sketch is on a textured beige background, with a plain background and a handwritten notation "D29330" at the bottom right.

Drawing2009.70.215.b

A Seated Nude Man Pointing to the Right

Francesco Solimena

Date not recorded · black chalk on laid paper

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The sculpture depicts a seated female figure with an outstretched arm and a relaxed posture. The subject's legs are elegantly crossed, and she is draped in a flowing garment that falls over her lap. The sculpture is crafted from dark bronze material, giving it a robust appearance. The surface exhibits a smooth finish with subtle variations in tone due to the play of light on the bronze. Her hair is styled in a neat, classical manner, and her facial features are finely detailed. The sculpture is presented on a small, square base supported by four spherical feet. The overall composition captures a sense of poise and grace, with the figure oriented slightly to the viewer's left.

Sculpture1957.14.21

A Seated Nymph

North Italian 16th Century

early 16th century · bronze

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The image features a woman seated with one leg crossed over the other, her left elbow resting on her knee and her hand supporting her head. Her face is partially obscured by her hand, but her long brown hair is visible. She wears a long dress with multiple layers and a cream-colored outer layer with a patterned border. She also wears a white blouse with loose sleeves, white shoes, and the background is a textured surface in various shades of brown.

Drawing2017.75.1

A Seated Peasant Girl in Contemplation

Eleuterio Pagliano

1871 · watercolor with white heightening over traces of black chalk, on wove paper laid down on old mount

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The image is a pencil drawing of a man from mid-thigh upwards. He is leaning back on his left hand while holding a stick with a string or strap attached in his right hand. The man's head is turned to his right, and he has a neatly trimmed beard and mustache. He is wearing a military-style cap, a high-collared shirt, and a jacket with epaulets on the shoulders. There are buttons running down the front of the jacket. The background is plain.

Drawing2009.70.33.a

A Seated Soldier

Hippolyte Bellangé

Date not recorded · black chalk over graphite on wove paper

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The image is an etching showing a shipyard scene. Two figures are seated on the left, one wrapped in detailed fabric, while another stands nearby. In the background, a ship is under construction with scaffolding and several figures working on the deck. The horizon is subtly visible aligned with the lower mast and dock work. The etching technique is evident in the fine line work and shading, capturing fabric texture and ship structure. The color palette is monochromatic, emphasizing intricate detailing and line work over color.

Print1986.50.35

A Seated White Sailor and a Standing Black Sailor

Stefano Della Bella

Date not recorded · etching on laid paper [restrike]

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The image shows a woman sitting in a wooden chair in a side-facing position. She has turned her head slightly towards the viewer. The woman is elegantly dressed in a long gown with ruffled cuffs and a ruffled hem. She has delicate facial features, styled hair, and holds something in her left hand. There is a table on her left with a mirror and a decorative item. The background features subtle horizontal lines.

Print2014.37.2

A Seated Young Woman Holding a Letter

Giovanni David

c. 1775 · etching on laid paper

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Drawing2007.111.116

A Seated Young Woman Wearing a Fashionable Hat

Carl Wilhelm Kolbe

1800/1803 · black chalk on laid paper

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The image displays a landscape with mountains, trees, and clouds. The mountains reach into a partly cloudy sky near the upper part of the image. The artwork features soft brushstrokes and a color palette of brown shades. Foliage and trees are depicted in the front, with rocky terrain leading to the mountains. There are clouds in the sky, and two goats are visible on a rocky outcrop on the right side of the image.

Print1987.65.1

A second drawing done from the same blot

Alexander Cozens and William Pether

1785 · lift-ground aquatint and mezzotint in brown on laid paper

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The image is viewed from an elevated perspective, showing a scene with a low horizon. Huts are nestled in a lush, green wooded area. Brushstrokes are smooth, capturing the density of trees and foliage. The color palette is warm and earthy, with greens, browns, and soft sky blue. A group of figures is gathered in the foreground. Trees rise behind them, with a dense vegetation framing the scene.

Painting1965.16.305

A Sepibo Village

George Catlin

1854/1869 · oil on card mounted on paperboard

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This sketch depicts a landscape with a slightly elevated viewpoint, gently sloping downward. The horizon is high and faint, with hills and distant buildings visible. The artist used fine pencil strokes to capture details of trees, foliage, and rocky terrain. The style is subtle and detailed in a monochrome palette, emphasizing natural elements over man-made structures. The composition features varying textures, shading, and linework to convey depth and form. Closest to the viewer is rugged earth and vegetation, leading to a sheltered area with trees and wooden supports. Shadows and light are shown through line density and cross-hatching. The scene extends into the distance with a backdrop of hills, trees, and buildings.

Drawing2003.53.3

A Shady Arbor in the Valley of Gragnano

Johann Adam Klein

1820 · graphite on wove paper

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This is a black-and-white photograph of a war-torn landscape with a fallen figure on the ground. The scene is characterized by rough terrain of rocks and muddy, uneven earth. In the center of the image, a figure is lying flat among the grass and dirt, with a gun laying on the ground next to them. They have light skin, dark hair, and a dark jacket open to show a white shirt. There are many shapes in the background that could be other bodies or the remnants of clothing or belongings.

Photograph2006.133.73

A Sharpshooter's Last Sleep, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Alexander Gardner

July 1863 · albumen silver print

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Drawing2018.126.1

A Sheep

Jean-Ferdinand Chaigneau

1860s · black and white chalk on brown wove paper

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This image shows a drawing of a sheep lying down facing left. The artist uses delicate lines and subtle shading to illustrate the dense, curly fleece of the sheep, with soft hues of cream and grey. The background is minimalist to emphasize the sheep.

Drawing1995.52.190

A Sheep Resting

James Ward

c. 1800/1810 · graphite with watercolor and green crayon on wove paper

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This is a drawing of various mythological and classical figures. The drawing features multiple scenes and figures arranged over the paper. In the upper right corner, there is a figure ascending or grasping at something above. Below this figure is another figure in a crouched stance. To the left, there are smaller scenes involving multiple figures, some standing and others seated. The drawing is characterized by detailed line work and shading, capturing the texture and form of the figures. The composition suggests movement and interaction.

Drawing2018.26.19

A Sheet of Studies for the Martyrdom of Saint Catherine of Alexandria

Jacopo Palma il Giovane

late 16th century · pen and brown ink with brown wash, heightened with yellowish gouache on ocher-brown prepared laid paper

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The image depicts a battlefield scene with figures in trenches. The inscription reads "A shell in the trenches before Richmond." The drawing shows chaotic movement and intensity, sketched with swift lines on brown paper. It captures immediacy and turmoil, possibly representing smoke, dirt, and movement related to an explosion or shell impact. The tone is tense and hectic, with urgency and action conveyed through rough pencil marks.

Drawing1996.121.14.a

A Shell in the Trenches before Richmond [recto]

Winslow Homer

1862 · charcoal and graphite with watercolor on wove paper

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The painting depicts two figures in a pastoral scene. The image shows a rural setting with two individuals seated on the ground, surrounded by sheep and a small dog. The scene conveys tranquility with soft pastel colors and brushstrokes that capture nature. Lush foliage surrounds them, and a basket of flowers adds vibrancy. The painting conveys a mood of leisure and harmony with nature. The style is reminiscent of François Boucher.

Drawing2022.14.8

A Shepherd and a Shepherdess Resting

Jean-Baptiste Hüet

late 18th century · watercolor over traces of black and red chalk on laid paper

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