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The image depicts a forest scene with large trees dominating the right side, two figures seated by a stream, rocky formations on the left, grazing animals in the distance, and a monochrome color palette of brown and espresso tones.

Print1996.12.4

A Shepherd and a Young Woman With Their Feet in a Brook

Salomon Gessner

1764 · etching on laid paper tinted pale blue

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The image shows a tranquil scene under the shade of trees. The view is slightly elevated, capturing a grove rich with foliage and tree trunks. The art style appears to be a light, sketch-like technique with red chalk or pencil. The color palette is limited to shades of soft cinnabar or rust, giving a gentle warmth to the scene. Two figures, a woman and a young boy in period clothing, are sitting beneath the trees. More foliage is seen in the distance, creating a natural frame around the central figures.

Drawing2022.40.3

A Shepherd and Shepherdess Seated under a Tree

Antoine Watteau

1710 · red chalk with black chalk on laid paper

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This is a drawing featuring animals and a human figure in a rural setting. The scene includes a person resting against a large rock, a dog standing nearby, a cow, and a child. In the background, there are sketched foliage and distant rural village structures. The drawing is done in soft reddish tones.

Drawing1987.49.1

A Shepherd Family Resting

Giovanni Battista Piazzetta

1735/1740 · red chalk and wash over graphite

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The image shows a pastoral scene with a setting sun illuminating the sky. A fence stretches across the horizon with a figure and a dog nearby. A flock of sheep is in the forefront, with a small structure visible on the right. The artwork features soft brushstrokes and a color palette of earthy tones.

Print2015.19.1271

A Shepherd Returning his Flock to the Fold

Leopold Lesigne (after Millet)

Date not recorded · etching

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The image shows a pastoral scene with a shepherd, dog, and sheep in the foreground. Trees and foliage are on the right side, and rolling hills are in the background. The horizon shows more trees and rooftops of buildings. The engraving is detailed with intricate lines and a monochromatic palette of black, gray, and white.

Print2018.169.2

A Shepherd Scolding His Dog for Letting His Sheep Run Away

Heinrich Carl Reinhold

c. 1815-1817 · etching on wove paper

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The image shows a shepherd sleeping against a grassy hillock on the right side, with a dog standing nearby. Several sheep are scattered around the landscape, with a group gathered on a rise in the center. In the background, there are rolling hills and a vast sky filled with clouds. The sky occupies a significant portion of the image. The engraving technique is used to create details and depth in the scene. The artwork is monochromatic, using shades of gray to depict light and shadow, enhancing the serene quality of the pastoral scene.

Print2018.169.1

A Shepherd Sleeping while His Dog Guards His Flock

Heinrich Carl Reinhold

c. 1815-1817 · etching on wove paper

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The image depicts a woman standing with her body slightly turned to the side. She holds a large basket in one hand and leans on a fish net with the other. She has a subtle smile and her gaze is directed to the side. She wears a headscarf, a striped, long-sleeved top, a knee-length skirt, and is barefoot. Shells are scattered around her on the ground. The background features a textured wall and a tree trunk to the right.

Photograph2007.29.37

A Shrimp Fisher Girl

Félix Jacques Antoine Moulin

c. 1854 · albumen silver print

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The image shows a woman's upper body in a three-quarter view. She is slightly angled to her right, with closed eyes, a prominent nose, and a slightly downturned mouth. Her long, wavy hair cascades down her shoulders from beneath an intricately detailed headdress. She wears a fitted bodice with ties down the front and a cloak over her shoulders. Her hands are crossed at the wrist in front of her. The background is plain.

Drawing2006.11.22

A Sibyl

Swabian 15th Century

c. 1470 · pen and black and gray ink with gray wash on laid paper

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The image shows a person seated on a square pedestal, holding an open book up to their face with one hand. The person is sideways with one knee bent and the other leg dangling. Their head is covered with a cloth, and their facial features are obscured. The clothing is long and flowing, covering the body completely. Another figure is crouched nearby, partly obscured. In the background, there is an architectural feature with sculptures of two cherubic figures. The scene is depicted in a monochromatic tone with detailed line work for shading and textures.

Print1996.9.5

A Sibyl Reading

John Skippe after Michelangelo

1780s · chiaroscuro woodcut printed from 2 blocks: brown line block and gray-brown tone block on laid paper; laid down on album page

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This painting shows a woman standing in a grassy area. She is facing forward and looking down at a small white object she holds in her hands which vaguely resembles a small chick. A long white bonnet casts a shadow on her pale face. She wears a long-sleeved dress with light blue and white stripes with a black ribbon tied around her collar and a long brown apron around her waist. She stands on a wide patch of pale blue-green grass, and several brown and white chickens and small chicks walk in the grass around her. Behind her there are metal milk cans on the left, and on the right is a small red structure that could be a chicken coop. The background is filled by a large white building with a light brown porch and white beams supporting a white shingled roof. On the left is a window with dark green shutters, and in the center behind the woman is an open doorway. On the porch there is also a wooden chair and a wooden table with small pink and brown pots.

Drawing1994.59.21

A Sick Chicken

Winslow Homer

1874 · watercolor, gouache, and graphite on wove paper

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This is a photograph of a silk screen print cover. The cover features an illustration of a stylized bird with detailed, symmetrical wings and tail feathers. The text at the top reads "A Silk Screen Printing Of Early Connecticut Wall Decorations," and additional text provides attribution to "The Index Of American Design, Connecticut Art Project, Work Projects Administration, Washington, D.C." The cover is gray with red ribbon details. The layout and typography suggest a document intended for archival or educational use, showcasing historical designs.

Index of American Design1943.8.7779

A Silk Screen Printing of Early Connecticut Wall Decorations, Portfolio Cover

Lawrence Flynn

c. 1941 · watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

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The image depicts towering rock formations with intricate details and textures. The scene shows cliffs, mountains, vegetation, and a stream at the base. The color palette includes earthy tones, vibrant foliage, and a soft blue sky. Small figures can be seen in the distance, adding scale to the scene.

Drawing1990.18.1

A Singular Rock in Dove-Dale named the Pickerell

William Day

1789 · graphite and watercolor on laid paper; laid down on original mount

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Painting1965.16.2

A Sioux Chief, His Daughter, and a Warrior

George Catlin

1861/1869 · oil on card mounted on paperboard

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The painting depicts a wide view from a slightly elevated perspective, showing a scene of daily life. The horizon is high in the image, where green hills meet the sky. The sky is painted with soft brushstrokes in blue, pink, and orange hues. The grassy plains in the forefront and background have figures, tepees, people, and horses engaged in various activities. The oval frame contains the composition. The color palette is natural and earthy, dominated by greens and browns, with pastel hues in the sky.

Painting1965.16.12

A Sioux Village

George Catlin

1861/1869 · oil on card mounted on paperboard

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The image shows a landscape with a low horizon line, featuring trees and tent-like structures. The sky above transitions from warm oranges and yellows to darker clouds. The land has various green and brown hues, with small clusters of trees. In the distance, a body of water reflects the sky, and a canoe is visible. The overall color palette includes earthy tones in the land and vivid colors in the sky.

Painting1965.16.15

A Sioux War Party

George Catlin

1861/1869 · oil on card mounted on paperboard

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The image depicts a man wearing a head covering, a long robe with an intricate pattern, and holding the edges of the robe with both hands. He has facial hair and medium-length hair. The background is blurred.

Photograph2002.120.19

A Sketch

Joseph T. Keiley

1899 · photogravure mounted on light gray wove paper

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The image is a sketch of a landscape with figures throughout. The horizon shows outlines of a bluff and buildings. The sketch uses light pencil lines on warm, sepia paper. Various figures are depicted in the foreground and background, along with some ships. The drawing has a calm atmosphere with minimal detailing.

Print1949.5.265

A Sketch at Dieppe

James McNeill Whistler

Date not recorded · etching and drypoint on laid paper

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The image depicts a harbor scene with various ships and boats on the water. The perspective is from slightly above, showing the water filled with vessels. Tall masts of sailboats obscure most of the horizon. The sketch-like style is characterized by soft etching, creating a sense of detail through overlapping lines. The color scheme is monochrome, with varying shades of gray to black on an off-white background. Larger boats are in the foreground, leading the eye towards smaller vessels in the distance. Industrial structures are visible along the shoreline in the background.

Print1943.3.8503

A Sketch from Billingsgate

James McNeill Whistler

1878 · drypoint on laid paper

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The image shows boats and ships docked at a harbor. The viewpoint is from the water's edge, angled to display the masts and sails of the boats vertically. The horizon is not visible, with ships and buildings extending across the middle to upper third of the image. Delicate and precise brushstrokes capture the details of the ships. The palette is monochromatic, with shades of black and gray against a light cream background. Skiffs and rowboats are closest to us, sketched in thin lines, with larger sailing vessels and city structures in the distance. The style resembles a classic etching technique, creating a detailed maritime view with fine lines.

Print1943.3.8504

A Sketch from Billingsgate

James McNeill Whistler

1878 · drypoint on laid paper

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The image shows a sketched scene from an elevated perspective with several figures and faintly drawn structures. The horizon includes rooftops and spires, hinting at an urban or village landscape. The sketch is minimalistic with sparse, quick linear strokes outlining people and buildings. The color palette is muted in cream and gray tones, giving the piece a subtle quality. Closest to us are sketchy impressions of people standing and seated, defined by few lines. In the background, faint indications of architecture add depth to the composition.

Print1943.3.8576

A Sketch of the Embankment

James McNeill Whistler

c. 1884/1886 · etching on laid paper

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The image shows a sketch of a view overlooking a river or body of water. The horizon is in the upper third, with a faint cityscape outline in the distance. Several figures are drawn standing in a relaxed manner near the water. Delicate pencil lines outline the figures and structures, creating a light and understated visual impact.

Print1949.5.267

A Sketch of the Embankment

James McNeill Whistler

c. 1884/1886 · etching in brown on laid paper

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This is a drawing of a riverside cityscape with figures in the foreground. The image depicts a group of indistinct and lightly constructed figures positioned along what appears to be a waterfront or promenade. The cityscape in the background consists of sketched outlines indicating buildings with spires, rooftops, and various architectural elements, providing a distant urban backdrop. The drawing utilizes delicate lines and minimal detail. The figures in the foreground are also minimally detailed, suggesting motion and life with their fluid outlines against the structured horizon, creating a contrast between the human forms and the urban skyline.

Print1987.41.72

A Sketch of the Embankment

James McNeill Whistler

Date not recorded · etching in brown on laid paper

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Print2005.152.9

A Sketch: Street in Driving Rain

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

Date not recorded · etching and drypoint on artificial vellum paper

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The sculpture depicts a cherub, a young winged child with curly hair, shown in a seated position. The cherub leans against a column with a quiver of arrows next to them and is surrounded by a landscape with a small tree and foliage. The bronze-like sculpture has a warm, golden-brown hue with subtle highlights. The cherub's relaxed posture and gentle expression are carved in low relief on a circular medallion, which seems designed for hanging, with a small hole at the top.

Sculpture1957.14.241

A Sleeping Cupid

Pseudo Antonio da Brescia

early 16th century · bronze//Medium brown patina (rubbed)

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