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The image is of a rocky woodland opening up to a narrow sunlit river. The horizon is not clearly visible due to the dense trees and foliage arching over the waterway and landscape. In the distance, a person on horseback is seen riding the path along the river, which displays bright yellow and blue hues. The painting features detailed brushstrokes defining the branches and rocks, with a rich color palette of earthy tones such as greens, browns, and deep blues, along with golden reflections on the river and autumnal colors in the foliage. The composition conveys a tranquil and secluded atmosphere, highlighting the beauty of the natural surroundings.

Drawing2013.100.2

A Stream through a Dense Forest

François-Louis Français

1884 · watercolor and gouache with pen and gray and black ink

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Drawing2015.19.296

A Street in Tangiers

Mariano Fortuny Marsal

1860 or 1862 · watercolor on paper

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This is a drawing of an elaborate architectural scene with classical colonnade and arches. The drawing showcases a symmetrical perspective of a monumental Renaissance-style architectural structure. It includes columns with Corinthian capitals supporting entablatures, a central archway leading to another ornate structure in the background, and decorative elements such as niches and friezes on the buildings. The precision and clarity of line work emphasize the grandeur of the architecture. The style indicates inspiration from Renaissance architects like Bramante, focusing on proportion, geometry, and classicism.

Print1973.28.2

A Street with Various Buildings, Colonnades and an Arch

Attributed to Zoan Andrea after Donato Bramante

c. 1500/1510 · engraving

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The image displays a street scene featuring the architectural details of a building. The perspective is from below along a sloping street, emphasizing height and depth. A row of vertical columns supports a roof overhang in the foreground, leading towards the right side of the image. On the right, a tall tower transitions into a brightly colored roof with intricate brick and stone work. The painting shows detailed brushwork, creating a realistic and textured portrayal of the architecture. The color scheme consists of earthy tones such as pale yellows, browns, and grays, with touches of green and red, offering a warm and rustic visual appeal.

Drawing2021.34.6

A Street, Tunis

Emily Sargent

Date not recorded · watercolor

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Drawing1975.71.4

A Striding Youth with His Arms Raised, Seen from Behind

Jacopo Tintoretto

c. 1579 · charcoal on oatmeal paper

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This photograph features a view of dark water under a cloudy sky, with a horizon in the bottom third dividing the sea and the sky. On the horizon, the shapes of distant buildings or rocks are visible, including one tall shape that could be a lighthouse. The sea is almost completely black, except for a few small white ripples in the bottom of the photograph. The sky is light gray and filled with puffy white clouds.

Photograph2007.10.1

A Strong Breeze, Flying Clouds

Colonel Stuart Wortley

c. 1863 · albumen silver print

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Photograph2002.120.39

A Study

James Wells Champney

1901 · photogravure in red on chine collé mounted on white paper and on gray wove paper

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Photograph2002.120.37

A Study Head

Eva L. Watson

1901 · photogravure mounted on light gray wove paper

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This image depicts a detailed view of lush foliage, with various large and small leaves taking up the composition. The leaves are intricately rendered with a focus on texture and detail, creating a sense of depth. The background is subtly shaded to highlight the vegetation. The color palette is dominated by warm sepia tones, enhancing the intricate patterns of the foliage.

Print1999.98.5

A Study of Leaves

Anton Balzer (formerly Christian August Günther)

c. 1800 · etching and aquatint printed in brown on wove paper

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The image shows an arrangement of various leaves. The color palette is monochromatic, consisting of sepia tones that range from light beige to dark brown. The leaves are laid out concentrically, with some pointing upwards and outwards near the top and others more spread out horizontally across the middle and lower sections. A few smaller leaves fill in gaps between the larger ones.

Photograph2020.97.1

A Study of Leaves

Charles Aubry

1864 · albumen silver print

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The image displays a person seen from behind, looking upwards with their arms raised. They wear a long flowing garment. The background is a gradient from dark to light shades.

Drawing1995.52.151

A Study of Miranda for "The Tempest"

George Romney

c. 1786 · pen and black ink with gray wash over graphite on laid paper

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The image depicts a group of tall, slender trees on a slope. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, with a focus on the trees. The horizon is not visible. The trees on the left are detailed with vibrant colors, while those on the right are sketched with outlines. The color scheme consists of earthy tones for the trees and pale blue for the sky.

Drawing2016.84.2

A Study of Pine Trees

Johann Jakob Dorner the younger

c. 1820 · watercolor and gouache over graphite with pen and black ink on blue gray prepared paper

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The image shows a landscape with hills, forests, a river, and distant mountains under a slightly cloudy sky. The terrain is lush and detailed, reflecting traditional printmaking techniques with a monochromatic color palette of sepia and gray. In the foreground, a person and a dog stand on a path near the river.

Portfolio2003.86.33

A Subiaco

Johann Christian Reinhart

1793 · etching on laid paper

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The image depicts a rugged landscape with a rocky outcrop in the foreground, where a traveler and a dog are located. In the background, there are rolling hills under a softly shaded sky. The horizon shows hills and a structure far away. The style features detailed engravings, capturing the texture of rocks, foliage, and landscape. The color palette is monochromatic, using black and white shades for contrast. Trees with leaves frame the scene, adding texture and realism.

Portfolio2003.86.34

A Subiaco

Johann Christian Reinhart

1792 · etching on laid paper

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The image depicts a view from an elevated vantage point, showcasing a landscape with rolling hills, mountains, and a sky with clouds. Stone buildings and a stone bridge over a river are visible along a central path. Detailed etchings of stonework, foliage, and a river flowing under the bridge can be seen. The engraving style exhibits fine lines for texture and depth. The color palette is monochromatic with muted grays, emphasizing the detailed line work.

Portfolio2003.86.35

A Subiaco

Johann Christian Reinhart

1794 · etching on laid paper

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The image shows an elevated view of a rugged landscape with a flowing stream, lush vegetation, distant hills, and a subtle sun behind clouds. The engraver used intricate line work to detail textures in the natural elements. The color palette is monochromatic with varying shades of brownish-gray. Close to us is a stream with rocks, two people near the water, and dense wooded hills. In the distance, the landscape extends into hills and mountains covered with detailed trees, giving a sense of depth and vastness.

Print1995.39.2

A Subiaco (Near Subiaco)

Johann Christian Reinhart

1793 · etching on laid paper

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The image depicts a landscape with a winding path bordered by rocks and shrubs. In the distance, there is a village with houses and a building with a small tower, potentially a church. Mountains rise behind the village, leading to a horizon with a lake extending towards distant hills and mountains. The painting has delicate yet detailed brushstrokes, using warm colors like earthy browns, lush greens, and shades of blue and purple.

Drawing2013.76.1

A Summer Evening at the Lago Maggiore

Salomon Corrodi

1845 · watercolor over graphite on wove paper, mounted on paperboard

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This painting shows an expansive green and yellow grassland under a textured blue and white sky. The horizon line is high, separating the fields and clouds with a thin line of dark trees and small white buildings. The dark silhouette of a small person is in the grass to the left, and a tall tree is in the background on the far-left side. Small dashes of blue and peach paint decorate the grass, and there are streaks of red and peach in the sky. The brushstrokes are short and feathery, giving the scene a blurred quality.

Painting2014.18.52

A Summer Landscape

Georges Seurat

1883 · oil on wood

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The image shows a river scene with trees lining the banks, a rowboat moored close to the right bank, and the water fading into mist in the distance. The horizon is high, and the color palette is sepia, creating a serene and timeless quality to the image.

Photograph2018.5.2

A Summer's Evening, Penllergare

John Dillwyn Llewelyn

August 25, 1854 · albumen silver print

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There is an elevated landscape scene showing the countryside. The horizon is positioned about a third from the bottom, with a line of trees and open fields extending into the distance. The sky dominates the scene with cloud formations. The image uses a monochrome palette of grays to balance light and shadow, creating a dramatic sky. A figure is seen working the land with a horse and plow, surrounded by trees.

Print1975.46.10

A Summerland

David Lucas after John Constable

in or after 1829 · mezzotint [progress proof]

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The image shows a tranquil landscape with a smooth, reflective body of water in the foreground. Beyond the water is grassy land leading to a line of trees and shrubs forming a low horizon. Delicate brushstrokes create texture in the trees and grass, suggesting movement and stillness. The monochromatic color palette uses various shades of gray for a serene atmosphere. The sky is soft and expansive, with subtle variations indicating a calm day.

Print2008.4.1

A Sun-dappled Meadow by a River

Albion Bicknell

c. 1890 · monotype in brownish black ink on laid Japan paper

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The image shows a pastoral landscape from an elevated viewpoint. Trees partially obscure misty hills in the distance. In the foreground, there is a dirt path winding up a hill with grazing farm animals. A rustic building and resting livestock are visible, with two figures on a path leading to a prominent structure. The color palette is primarily gray, with delicate brushstrokes creating detailed depictions of architecture and natural elements. The sky has soft clouds.

Drawing2007.69.1

A Sunlit Landscape with Hilltop Houses

Jean-Jacques de Boissieu

c. 1782 · brush and black ink with gray and gray-brown washes over graphite on laid paper

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Portfolio1943.3.4797

A Sunset in Ireland

Francis Seymour Haden

1863 · etching and drypoint

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The image shows a landscape featuring a river winding towards the horizon. A line of trees silhouettes against the sky, adding depth to the scene. The riverbank is detailed with vegetation, leading the viewer's eye into the image. The trees are depicted with delicate strokes, creating texture. The color palette consists of sepia or dark brown tones, enhancing the serene atmosphere of the etching.

Print2001.120.1

A Sunset in Ireland

Francis Seymour Haden

1863 · etching and drypoint on vellum

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