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The sketch depicts a person standing in a relaxed yet poised position, with one arm partially raised. The individual has a pronounced mustache, long hair flowing past the shoulders, and defined facial features. They are dressed in a flowing robe or cloak, layered loose-fitting garment, and a necklace made of circular beads. The background of the image is plain, emphasizing the person's figure and attire.

Print1999.111.3

A Turk

Alexandre Bida

late 19th century · lithograph on wove paper

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The sketch depicts a full-body outline of a person standing with one hand extended, and the other resting on their hip. They are wearing a turban-like headpiece and traditional Middle Eastern style clothing. The background is plain with no additional elements.

Drawing1995.52.27.a

A Turk [recto]

Giovanni Battista Cipriani

Date not recorded · graphite on laid paper

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Print1945.5.65

A Turkish Horseman

Attributed to Hans Springinklee

Date not recorded · woodcut

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The image shows a symmetrical view of an ornate architectural scene. The perspective is straight on, emphasizing a grand staircase, structure, and trees. The art style is detailed with precise lines and fine shading to depict depth and texture. The color palette includes muted tones of beige, gray, soft blues, and subtle hints of color, creating a serene and classical atmosphere. Pillars, iron gates, and a staircase lead to a prominent building in the distance. The sky is lightly rendered to highlight the foreground details and trees.

Drawing2013.88.1

A Turkish Palace (Probably for Mozart's "Abduction from the Seraglio")

Giuseppe Quaglio

1790s · pen and black ink with watercolor

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Three close-up black and white photographs exhibit detailed views of a plant with leaves and a bud. The images showcase the leaves' textures, vein patterns, and the central bulbous bud structure. The leaves are curled around a thin stem in the top and bottom images, while the central image displays the bud at the center with a portion of the stem visible on the right side.

Print2006.133.34.59

a u. c Aristolochia clematitis; b Hyoscyamus niger

Karl Blossfeldt

1928 · photogravure

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The image contains two braided patterns at the top and bottom, along with a large segmented form in the center resembling a plant or vegetable. The image is in black, white, and gray. The braided patterns span horizontally across the top and bottom, while the segmented form with a curved stalk is centrally positioned, slightly tilted on the right. The number "28" is visible in the bottom right corner.

Print2006.133.34.28

a u. c Cassiope tetragona; b Chrysanthemum Leucanthemum

Karl Blossfeldt

1928 · photogravure

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The image features three black and white photographs of plant elements arranged vertically. In the top photograph, a long, slender object is positioned horizontally with its pointed end facing left. The central photograph displays a bulbous, rounded segment, possibly a partially opened flower, also facing left. The bottom photograph shows another elongated form with a textured surface, placed horizontally. The monochromatic palette emphasizes various shades and textures, ranging from dark grays to light whites. All elements are centrally aligned on the page in a parallel layout.

Print2006.133.34.107

a u. c Convolvulus sepium; b Campanula medium

Karl Blossfeldt

1928 · photogravure

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This is a photograph of three abstract organic forms. The photo is divided into three sections, each showcasing a separate close-up of a complex organic structure. The top and bottom sections show elongated, interlocking shapes that resemble a series of shells or seed pods, arranged in a curve. The central section displays two identical star-like formations side by side, each with radiating arms and a dense central part. The grayscale photograph emphasizes the textures and contrasts of these forms. The image number "67" is printed on the bottom right corner outside the border of the photo layout.

Print2006.133.34.67

a u. c Thujopsis dolabrata; b Ruta graveolens

Karl Blossfeldt

1928 · photogravure

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The image displays three horizontal panels focusing on plant elements. The top and bottom panels feature elongated arrangements of seed pods or buds, while the middle panel contains two large flowers. The image is in black and white, showcasing shades of gray, black, and white. The first panel presents the elongated plant component at the top, while the middle panel shows two flowers side by side. The bottom panel mirrors the top with another horizontal arrangement of seed pods.

Print2006.133.34.70

a u. c Thujopsis dolabrata; b Solanum tuberosum

Karl Blossfeldt

1928 · photogravure

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The image shows multiple individuals engaged in various activities. There is a winged figure holding a banner that reads "AN 1ER DE LA REVOLUTION." Below, a sculpture of a bust rests on a pedestal. A group of people are gathered around the monument, with one holding a wreath. Their clothing resembles historic garments. Flags and another crowd are visible in the background, with a figure standing prominently and gesturing as if speaking to those around. The setting suggests a monumental area or a public space.

Print1990.131.4

A un peuple libre

Jean Dambrun after Jean-Michel Moreau

1790 · etching and engraving on laid paper

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The image shows a young man from the waist up, seated at a small round table. He faces the camera directly, has short dark hair, a full beard and mustache, and wears a checkered suit jacket over a waistcoat with a white shirt. He is holding a human skull in his right hand, which rests on the table covered in a patterned cloth. His left hand is placed on the skull. The background appears blurred, suggesting an outdoor setting with foliage.

Photograph2001.111.4

A Vanitas

Jean-Baptiste Frénet

c. 1856 · salted paper print

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Three full-body figures are depicted. On the left, a man is stepping forward with his left foot, holding a sword at his waist and an instrument resembling a small xylophone. He wears a mask with sharp facial features, a mustache, and a feathered hat. In the center stands another man holding a lute-like instrument, with an elongated nose and chin, wearing a cap with a feather, a collared shirt, and trousers. To the right, a woman stands holding the folds of an elaborate gown with floral designs. She wears a veil covering her head and shoulders. The background is minimal.

Portfolio2004.21.3

A Veiled Woman with Two Musicians Playing a Gridiron and a Bellows

Attributed to Zacharias Dolendo after Jacques de Gheyn II

1595/1596 · engraving on laid paper

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The image shows a detailed architectural view of a courtyard in a classical building. The perspective is upward, focusing on the facade which has multiple stories, columns, and ornate windows. The style is precise with detailed architectural elements. The color palette consists of earthy browns and grays, giving the scene an aged look. In the courtyard, there are figures in period attire standing and conversing. The scene is framed by columns, leading the eye towards the building.

Drawing1990.21.1

A Venetian Courtyard, in the Procuratie Nuove

Canaletto

c. 1760 · pen and brown ink with gray wash over traces of graphite on laid paper

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The image is an engraving of a man seated and facing forward. He has a beard, mustache, and deep-set eyes. He is wearing a robe, hat, and holding a scroll. The background has a floral motif and a cartouche above his head with a lion with wings sitting on a book surrounded by light. The engraving is framed with intricate detailing.

Print1951.11.376

A Venetian Doge

Robert Vaughan

Date not recorded · engraving

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The sculpture is a bust of a man with curly hair, a mustache, and a goatee. He is wearing a collared shirt with a decorative tie or lace-up front, and his attire features a textured, draped fabric. The sculpture is predominantly off-white, with subtle gray veining typical of marble. It is mounted on a simple pedestal, allowing the viewer to observe the intricate details of the face and clothing from eye level or slightly above. The bust appears life-sized.

Sculpture1978.42.1

A Venetian Ecclesiastic

Giovanni Bonazza

c. 1690/1700 · marble

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Drawing1968.12.1

A Venetian Lagoon

William Stanley Haseltine

1871/1874 · pen and brown ink with watercolor and gouache over graphite, with white heightening, on blue-gray wove paper

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Drawing1984.3.67

A Venetian Lawyer at His Desk

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

1755/1760 · pen and black ink with gray wash on laid paper

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The image shows a sketch of a person standing upright from head to toe. The person has voluminous curls falling around their face, softly drawn facial features, and wears a flowing robe with intricate details near the lower part. The background is plain and textured, with a faint outline of a piece of furniture on the left side.

Drawing1977.16.1.a

A Venetian Procurator of San Marco [recto]

Alessandro Longhi or Pietro Longhi

Date not recorded · black chalk heightened with white on gray paper

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The image shows a village scene from a slightly elevated viewpoint. The horizon is high in the composition, revealing the village and hills in the distance. In the village, there is a church steeple among houses and trees. The art style features detailed cross-hatching brushstrokes for depth and texture. The monochromatic color palette is primarily black and white, emphasizing the scene's details. A path with trees and fences leads to the village, and there are hints of activity like people and livestock.

Print1942.6.48

A Vermont Village

Childe Hassam

1923 · etching and drypoint in black

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The sketch primarily shows two individuals with a focus on their upper bodies. On the left, a man with short hair and a mustache is depicted looking downward, possibly writing or reading. To his right, another man is leaning on a barrier or low wall. The background suggests an audience or crowd, with curved lines and some indistinct detailing resembling trees or structural elements.

Drawing1943.3.4107

A Versailles juillet 1919

Jean-Louis Forain

probably 1919 · brush and black ink and black crayon on wove paper

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The image is a drawing of a man sitting on a chair beside a table. He is leaning forward with his arms crossed and resting on the table, his head slightly bowed. He has short, dark hair and is wearing a suit. On the table, there is an inkwell with a feather quill. The background is plain.

Drawing1943.3.9054

A Versailles juillet 1919

Jean-Louis Forain

probably 1919 · brush and black ink and black crayon on wove paper

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Drawing1943.3.4064

A Versailles. L'envoye des boches

Jean-Louis Forain

c. 1914/1919 · black crayon and brush and black ink over graphite on wove paper

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Carved from cream-white marble, a woman stands next to a hip-high, three-legged table in this free-standing sculpture. Her weight rests on her left leg, her right knee bent. She wears a flower crown over a garment that covers her head and falls in sweeping, voluminous folds to her sandaled feet. An urn is tucked into her left elbow and she holds a saucer-like dish in her right hand down by her side to pour oil onto the flames on the altar below. She looks down toward the altar, which is decorated with a ram’s head and garlands.

Sculpture1952.5.99

A Vestal

Clodion

1770 · marble

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The image shows a circular plaque with a relief sculpture featuring mythological figures. In the center is a winged figure, flanked by two nude figures. All figures are in dynamic poses. The sculpture is made of a golden material, likely gilded metal, giving it a lustrous appearance. The central figures stand on a stepped base within the composition. A beaded border surrounds the central depiction, and the edges of the plaque are scalloped with four rounded protrusions symmetrically placed. The overall appearance is one of antiquity and craftsmanship, with intricate detailing evident in the design.

Sculpture1957.14.454

A Victorious Hero

North Italian 16th Century

early 16th century · gilded bronze

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