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The image shows a portrait of a man in 18th-century attire. He has white hair styled in curls with a composed expression. He is holding a document and sitting next to a table with writing implements. The background features patterned drapery.

Print1980.45.1754

Abraham Rees

William Holl I after John Opie

published 1811 · stipple engraving

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The image is an engraving of a gentleman seated formally. He has a round face, refined features, and wears a powdered wig. He is dressed in a dark coat with buttons, a light-colored waistcoat, and a white shirt. His right hand rests on folded papers, and a quill and inkpot are on a table beside him. In the background, there is a draped curtain. Surrounding the image is text with the subject's name, "Abraham Rees D.D.," titles, and credentials.

Print1980.45.1776

Abraham Rees, D.D.

James Thomson after John Opie

published 1820 · stipple engraving

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This is a drawing of an older man, a woman, a child, and a small dog standing in a rocky landscape. The drawing is detailed and likely created using etching or engraving techniques. The older man is on the left, wearing a robe and holding a staff. The woman holds a jug, the child looks out, and the dog sniffs the ground. In the background, there are trees, rocks, and buildings. The drawing is monochromatic, emphasizing line work and shading for texture and detail.

Print1943.3.5662

Abraham Repudiating Hagar

Lucas van Leyden

1516 · engraving

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The relief depicts a scene with two figures surrounded by trees, engaging in an activity involving hay or straw bales near a wheeled cart. The setting includes rustic buildings, possibly a barn or farmhouse. The sculpture is on a rectangular panel with a circular hole at the top. It is made of a metallic material with a dark brown patina. The style appears to be historical, resembling possibly a medieval or early-modern European period, as seen through the clothing and architecture. The carving highlights textures of foliage, figures, and architectural details.

Sculpture1999.109.9

Abraham Welcoming the Three Angels

Peter Flötner

c. 1525/1535 · lead

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This is a drawing featuring an angel, a man with a sword, and a kneeling figure near an altar. The image captures a moment of tension among the figures. The composition includes intricate line work conveying details such as fabric texture and swirling clouds around the angel. The man stands with his back to the viewer, holding a sword, while the kneeling figure is near an altar with wood arranged on it. The angel is positioned in the top left. The background shows a pastoral landscape with rolling hills under a cloud-streaked sky.

Print1941.1.101

Abraham's Sacrifice

Albrecht Altdorfer

in or after 1520 · woodcut on laid paper

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This is a drawing of two figures and a supernatural being. One figure holds a sword and the other kneels before a flaming altar. An angelic figure with wings appears above them, reaching out towards the figures. The background shows rolling hills and clouds. The artwork features detailed line work and contrasts of light and shadow.

Print1943.3.367

Abraham's Sacrifice

Albrecht Altdorfer

in or after 1520 · woodcut on laid paper

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This is a drawing showing two figures and an altar. The image features a figure with a long beard holding a knife and another figure, possibly an angelic being with wings, leaning in close. They are surrounded by dramatic elements, including a sacrificial altar with a cross-like structure and a ram in the background. The intricate use of lines and cross-hatching techniques adds a dynamic and textured quality to the composition.

Print1943.3.7161

Abraham's Sacrifice

Rembrandt van Rijn

1655 · etching and drypoint

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This is a drawing of figures and a burning altar. The image depicts a scene showing a figure with a sword on his back standing next to a kneeling figure near an altar. An angelic figure emerges from swirling clouds above them, reaching out with one hand. The setting shows rolling hills, a village, and a dense wooded area. There are substantial curvilinear lines in the clouds and the angel's garments. The drawing has high contrast between the ink lines and the lighter background.

Print1974.112.1

Abraham's Sacrifice

Albrecht Altdorfer

in or after 1520 · woodcut on laid paper

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The scene portrays a rustic setting with a structure in a natural landscape. The horizon is obscured by foliage and an arch. The artwork displays detailed line work capturing textures of leaves, stone, and feathers. The color scheme is primarily sepia or dark brown. Stones and an old structure are prominent, with birds present. The sky is subtly rendered with flying birds. Trees and foliage frame the composition.

Print1995.80.1

Abreuvoir d'oiseaux (The Birds' Watering Place)

Quentin-Pierre Chedel after François Boucher

1754 · etching on laid paper

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This is a drawing of a grand, elaborate interior scene. The image depicts a large and ornate room filled with intricate architectural details such as tall columns and richly decorated walls. The scene shows a large group of armored figures gathered on one side, some holding weapons and banners. In the center, a figure is seated on a throne-like structure, surrounded by attendants. The floor is strewn with fallen figures in elaborate costumes, creating a dramatic atmosphere. The ornate borders and intricate patterns add to the overall aesthetics of the image.

Drawing2005.30.1

Absalom Orders the Murder of Amnon at a Feast in His Palace

Vitus Felix Rigl

1760s · pen and gray ink with gray wash and white heightening on two joined sheets of blue laid paper

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This is a drawing showing a group of armored horsemen and a figure entangled in a tree. The central figure appears caught in the branches of a tree by their head or hair. Nearby, mounted soldiers with long spears are riding energetically towards the figure. The soldiers wear helmets with crests and armor typical of classical or medieval periods. The background shows rolling hills and sparse foliage. The image features fine line work, intricate details, and careful shading, resembling an etching or engraving. Below the scene, there is a block of text in an old script referencing 2 Samuel 18:8 from the Bible.

Print1950.17.122

Absalom Slain by Joab

Augustin Hirschvogel

1548 · etching

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The image shows a weathered stone structure, potentially a tomb or monument, on the right side. The upper section has intricate carvings and columns, with an aged texture and spots of vegetation. The ground is covered in stones, leading to hilly terrain in the distance. The horizon is visible near the top edge, with tree silhouettes against a bright sky. The color palette is muted with sepia tones, giving an antique quality to the image.

Photograph1995.36.112

Absalom's Tomb, Valley of Kidron, Jerusalem

Auguste Salzmann

1854 · salted paper print

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This image displays a landscape viewed from an elevated perspective. The horizon is not clearly visible, with the focus on a church situated on a hill surrounded by hilly terrain. Additionally, there are cottages dispersed among rolling hills closer to the viewer. The lithograph depicts detailed and somewhat soft brushstrokes, blending natural forms and architecture harmoniously. The color scheme is predominantly monochromatic, using shades of gray to portray depth and form against a cloud-streaked sky.

Print1943.3.5091

Abside de l'église de Saint-Nectaire

Eugène Isabey

1831 · lithograph

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$This painting displays angular shapes and planes that give the abstract impression of two faces. Triangular and trapezoidal forms dominate the composition in shades of yellow, green, and tan, with some hints of rosy pink. Near the center of the painting, there are four eyes: one blue, one yellow, one green, and one red. They don't have irises and are solid color with black pupils. Lines run through the eyes, giving them a fractured appearance. Below the eyes, there are two triangles facing each other that could be the noses of the faces, and below those are thin red mouths. Both people appear to have short black hair and wear dark garments. The background is made of rectangles of teal, green, and gray. The brushstrokes in the painting are visible, with some thick and some thin. In many places, the paint is streaky, revealing some of the white canvas below.$

Painting2014.136.136

Abstract Heads

Alfred H. Maurer

c. 1931 · unidentified media on fabric mounted on panel

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The image shows various geometric shapes, including a rectangular form in the center and abstract forms around it, such as a bottle shape on the right. The color scheme is monochromatic, employing black, white, and gray for shading. A large black irregular shape starts from the lower left, leading the eye to the bottle shape, with block-like structures in the background framing the central subject.

Print1943.3.4381

Abstraction

Roger de La Fresnaye

Date not recorded · lithograph

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The image shows a small, oval-shaped relief sculpture featuring a seated, robed figure with a serene expression. The figure's head is covered, and it is surrounded by intricate floral designs and text within a border. The sculpture is made of dark metal, likely bronze, with a slightly worn and aged surface. It has a flat base and a looped extension at the top, possibly for suspension. The craftsmanship of the piece highlights the skill of its maker and its historical significance.

Sculpture1957.14.169

Abundance

Roman 15th Century, after the Antique

mid 15th century · bronze//Light brown patina

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The sculpture is a circular bas-relief depicting two figures. One figure is a mythological creature resembling a faun or satyr, with horns and goat-like legs, playing a musical instrument. The second figure is a reclining nude woman, with her body oriented towards the faun, her gaze directed at him, and her right arm raised above her head. The faun appears to be serenading the woman. The material of the sculpture is bronze. The outdoor setting includes landscape details such as trees, hills, and buildings in the background.

Sculpture1957.14.242.a

Abundance and a Satyr [obverse]

Pseudo Antonio da Brescia

1505 or after · bronze//Light brown patina

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This round medallion features a relief depicting two figures in a pastoral setting. On the left side, a faun or satyr with the body of a man and the legs of a goat plays a long flute or horn. This figure has a beard, pointed ears, and horns, and his chest is bare. To the right, a reclining nude female figure with long hair looks over her shoulder at the satyr, raising one arm up. In her other arm, she holds a thin cornucopia filled with small fruit. The background features a large building with columns and several small structures resembling towers or domes surrounded by trees and grassy hills. The sculpture is crafted from a golden-brown material, with some areas of darker patina. There are small holes at the top and bottom of the medallion.

Sculpture1942.9.183

Abundance and Satyr

Pseudo Antonio da Brescia

1505 or after · bronze

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Drawing1998.105.1.y

Abundance and the Face of a Lion, from the Villa Pamphili

Jacques-Louis David

1775/80 · black chalk and gray wash on laid paper

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This is an illustration of two people in a struggle beside a carriage with a distressed person inside. The scene captures a moment of conflict as one individual attempts to restrain another. The carriage is drawn with loose lines, suggesting motion, and the background shows urban architecture. The style features exaggerated expressions and dynamic poses, typical of a caricature, conveying a satirical tone.

Print2015.143.1345

Abusant de la liberté

Honoré Daumier

1866 · lithograph

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The image displays a star-shaped object in shades of gray against a light gray background. The object is positioned centrally with symmetrical points radiating outwards. In the bottom right corner, the number "63" is visible.

Print2006.133.34.63

Abutilon

Karl Blossfeldt

1928 · photogravure

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The image shows three large, dried seed pods on stems. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of gray and black. The largest pod is centrally located and elevated slightly above the others, with the other two positioned to the left and right below it, angled towards each other.

Print2006.133.34.103

Abutilon

Karl Blossfeldt

1928 · photogravure

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Drawing1972.59.5

Academic Nude Study of a Seated Male

Andrea Sacchi

Date not recorded · red chalk heightened with white

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The image shows a full-body depiction of a nude man seated on a stone block. He is in a slouched position with his left arm resting on his thigh, and his right hand is raised to his forehead, partially covering his face. His head is tilted to the side, and his facial features are in shadow, emphasizing the contours of his face. His hair is dark and slightly wavy, falling around his head in an unkempt manner. The man's body is muscular and well-defined, with particular attention to the detailing of his torso and limbs. Resting at his side is a draped cloth, partially covering his lap. The background consists of a simple, textured surface that draws the focus on the figure itself.

Print2005.162.1

Academie

Pierre-Alexandre Aveline after Edme Bouchardon

Date not recorded · etching in red ink on laid paper

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