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The image shows a harbor scene depicted from a slightly elevated viewpoint. The horizon is low, with ships and their masts visible. The brushstrokes are distinct, applied with a crosshatching technique for movement and texture. The color palette is mainly sepia and dark brown. A rowing boat with a figure is depicted on the right, with buildings and ship masts in the distance, reflected in the water.

Print2008.115.721

A Wet Evening in Venice

Otto Henry Bacher

c. 1880 · etching

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The image shows a beach scene with numerous small figures engaged in activities on the sand. The sea stretches out to the horizon, with clouds and a sailboat visible. The sky gradient transitions from deep orange near the horizon to softer blues and yellows higher up. The water contrasts with the sky in cooler shades. The overall palette is harmonious, with warm earth tones in the sand and vibrant blues and oranges in the sky and sea, creating a serene atmosphere.

Painting1965.16.214

A Whale Ashore - Klahoquat

George Catlin

1855/1869 · oil on card mounted on paperboard

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This is a drawing of an ornately decorated page from an old manuscript. The description details a highly intricate and decorative border featuring a combination of floral and mythical motifs surrounding the text. The text itself is in Latin, and the font style is reminiscent of medieval script. The borders on either side of the page showcase elaborate patterns with alternating botanical and symbolic designs. At the top center, there is a representation of a heraldic figure or emblem, and at the bottom, a detailed scene depicts figures engaged in a scholarly or ecclesiastical discourse. The overall composition evokes an antique aesthetic, typical of medieval or Renaissance manuscripts.

Print2013.75.1

A White Line Border with Two Cartouches: "A Satyr Sacrificing a Ram," and "The Choice of Hercules"

attributed to Benedetto Bordon

1497/1498 · woodcut page removed from a book

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The image shows an elevated view of a landscape with mountains in the distance and various buildings on hills and slopes. The intricate etching features detailed natural terrain, buildings, a river, boats, and a village. The monochrome color palette adds depth and detail to the scene.

Print2020.47.1

A Wide Riverscape with a View of Heidelberg Castle

Christian Georg Schüz II

1783 · etching on laid paper

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The image shows a large, ancient tree with twisting branches and dense foliage. In the background, smaller trees and a trail of land create depth. The artwork depicts intricate line work to show texture and detail. The color scheme is black and gray, enhancing the detailed quality. A figure with a hat and staff walks near the tree, providing a sense of scale and human interaction with nature.

Print2012.92.324

A Widely Expanding Oak Tree

Carl Wilhelm Kolbe

1825/1830 · etching on laid paper

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The image shows a large tree as the focal point, surrounded by mountains in the background. Intricate pencil strokes capture the tree's branches and leaves in detail on textured paper. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of gray and black. Rocks and a stream are depicted in the foreground.

Drawing1993.58.1

A Wild Beech in Full Leaf

Paul Huet

1858 · black chalk heightened with white chalk on blue paper

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The image shows a nature scene with a grassy field meeting the sky at the horizon. A stream winds through the landscape, with a large tree leaning over it. The tree's bark and foliage are detailed, and the colors are in black and white. In the distance, more trees and sheep can be seen in the fields.

Photograph2025.15.9

A Willow Grows Aslant The Brook

James Leon Williams

1894 · photogravure

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The image displays a landscape seen through an oval frame. The horizon is low within the composition, highlighting the sky above the detailed scene. Delicate lines create texture and depth, using hatching and cross-hatching for shadows and light. In the foreground, two figures stand near a large tree. A path winds through hills and foliage towards distant terrain. The color scheme is monochromatic, adding a classic visual impact.

Print1973.32.11

A Winding Road

Herman van Swanevelt

Date not recorded · etching

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Drawing2007.57.1

A Windmill against a Cloudy Sky

Constant Troyon

1845/1850 · oil paint and black chalk over charcoal on tan paper

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The image shows a rural landscape with a windmill as the central focus, surrounded by structures, trees, and figures engaged in various activities. The scene is depicted in a monochromatic palette with gentle pencil or charcoal tones, creating a soft and timeless quality. Fine details are visible in the architecture and natural elements, and birds are scattered in the sky.

Drawing2022.40.7

A Windmill and Cottages on a River Bank, Men in Rowing Boats

Esaias van de Velde

early 17th century · black chalk with pinkish-gray wash on laid paper

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This is a drawing of a tree with crest-like elements. The drawing features a tree with a shield-like structure at its center, adorned with circular forms and a crown. Two humanoid figures with animalistic features are integrated into the branches. The line work is detailed, with hatching and shading for texture and depth.

Drawing2007.111.61

A Wine Decanter with Lions and Putti

Master of the Medici Banquet Decanters

1650/1670 · pen and brown ink with blue wash over graphite on light beige laid paper

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The image shows swirling, curling lines forming an intricate and abstract arrangement resembling a hybrid creature. Two horse-like heads are at the top, merging and intertwining with flowing manes. Below, the lines transition into snake-like curves, extending downward and morphing into a fish-like tail with fins flaring out. The composition blends elements of different animals in an imaginative way.

Drawing2007.111.62

A Wine Decanter with Two Fighting Sea Horses

Master of the Medici Banquet Decanters

1650/1670 · pen and brown ink with blue wash over graphite on light beige laid paper

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This is a print of a skeleton with wings, seated on a table. The skeleton appears to be holding or unfurling a large sheet of paper or cloth, on which is drawn the outline of a muscular human. The composition is set in a stark room with shadows cast by a strong, unseen light source, that casts a circle of light around the skeleton. On the table beside the skeleton and beneath it is a collection of skulls and bones.

Print2013.170.5

A Winged Skeleton Holding an Anatomical Drawing

Jacques Gamelin

1779 · etching and engraving on laid paper

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The image displays a series of overlapping lines and forms, with geometric shapes in the central portion resembling an elevated structure. The angular lines and rectangular forms may suggest a bridge or viaduct supported by vertical pillars. Vaguely defined figures below the structure hint at the presence of people or animals, with circular shapes potentially representing wheels or carts, alluding to a busy street or marketplace. The use of dark and muted colors emphasizes the abstract nature of the scene, conveying urban activity and movement.

Drawing1983.1.80

A Winter Day - Under the Elevated near Brooklyn Bridge

George Bellows

c. 1907 · brush and ink, watercolor and colored crayon

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The image shows a landscape with trees standing on a snow-covered terrain. In the background, there is a line of trees against the sky with birds flying. The foreground features tree trunks and bushes with fine, detailed lines and cross-hatching for texture. The color palette is black and white, emphasizing contrast. Decorative patterns frame the image.

Drawing2011.37.1

A Winter Landscape Within a Jugendstil Border

Hermann Hirzel

1902 · pen and black ink, with corrective marks in white, on two joined sheets of card

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The image depicts a dense forest seen from a low vantage point. The perspective is looking upwards at tall trees with a high horizon line at the top. The trees are bare with some ivy, reaching towards a subdued sky, suggesting a late autumn or early winter setting. The painting's brushstrokes are detailed, capturing the textures of bark and leaves on the ground realistically. The color palette includes muted browns, greens, and grays, with hints of orange from fallen leaves and a soft yellowish sky. The forest floor is covered with dry leaves and moss-covered rocks, extending into more trees fading into the background.

Drawing2017.37.2

A Winter Morning, Hoar Frost Melting

James Thomas Watts

c. 1892 · watercolor and gouache on wove paper

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The image depicts a winter landscape with a high horizon showing snow-covered hills, leafless trees, and two snow-topped structures below. The scene is detailed with fine, linear brushstrokes creating a crosshatched texture. The color palette is monochromatic with various shades of gray. In the foreground, there are patches of snow around a reflective body of water, with sparse, bare trees on both sides.

Print2015.19.1508

A Winter Poem

Charles Jac Young

1934 · etching in black on wove paper

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The image shows a frozen pond with snow-covered banks, a bare tree on the right, a person walking away, and another figure on a wooden bridge. Snow blankets the landscape, with distant trees and bushes also covered. The scene is depicted in muted tones of grey and sepia, giving it a serene and quiet feel.

Photograph2010.28.1

A Winter's Morning

Peter Henry Emerson

1887 · photogravure

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The image shows a woman with curly hair wearing a hat and fur cape. She has a soft expression with gentle eyes and is holding a fur muff in her lap. The background features tree branches, and there is a border with an inscription from Keats at the bottom.

Print2021.120.2

A Winter's Walk

James Jacques Joseph Tissot

1880 · etching and drypoint on laid paper

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The image shows a winter scene with a snow-covered landscape. In the foreground, two figures dressed in dark clothing and hats are shoveling a pathway through deep snow. One person is holding a shovel upright while the other is clearing snow. On the right, a woman is tossing snow onto the side. The horizon is obscured by snow and trees, with cottages in the background. The style of the image is reminiscent of an engraving, with detailed lines and shading. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of black, white, and grey. Bare trees frame the view, and distant trees and structures are blurred.

Print1958.3.8

A Winter-Morning, - Shovelling Out

George A. Avery after Winslow Homer

published 1871 · wood engraving

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The image shows a pack of dogs attacking a wolf. Several dogs are overpowering the wolf, surrounded by trees and rocks. The background includes foliage, a tree, and a sky with shaded clouds. Below the scene is an inscription in French. The composition is detailed, depicting dynamic movement and interaction between the animals.

Print2012.71.7

A Wolf Attacked by Dogs

Jean-Baptiste Oudry

1725 · etching on laid paper

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The sculpture is a relief depiction of a female figure. The subject has long, wavy hair, and is wearing a draped garment that covers her shoulders and falls over her chest. In her right hand, she holds a portion of the fabric. The sculpture is rendered in a warm, earthy brown color. The circular shape of the piece frames the figure's upper body, focusing on her facial expression and hair. The surface of the sculpture shows wear and patina, with faint engravings or marks visible.

Sculpture1957.14.427

A Woman

Italian 16th Century

first half 16th century · bronze//Medium brown patina

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The image shows a person walking along a path. They are hunched over, carrying a large bundle on their back, and using a walking stick with their right hand. The person is wearing a long, dark garment that reaches their feet and simple shoes. In the background, there is a natural landscape with vegetation, including a bush or small tree. The horizon line shows fields under a wide sky, suggesting a rural or wilderness setting.

Print2012.92.500

A Woman Carrying a Bundle of Sticks

Heinrich Zille

c. 1902 · etching and soft-ground etching in brown on wove cream paper

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The image shows an arrangement of curved lines forming a large, arching shape transitioning into various vibrant colors. The abstract composition blends hues of red, blue, pink, and yellow. The lines and shapes are overlaid on a textured green background. In the center, a circular form houses a brown shape with a sharp, pointed tip.

Print2014.176.7

A Woman Carrying Two Children in a Basket, with a Musician

Giovanni Francesco Costa

c. 1747 · etching, hand-colored with watercolor, on laid paper

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