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The image shows a reclining human figure drawn with anatomical accuracy. The person is lying on their back, with their torso angled slightly upward and legs bent at the knees. The head is turned away, hiding the facial features. The musculature and contours of the body are detailed with shading, emphasizing the human form. The surroundings include a textured surface, potentially a fabric, adding to the interplay of light and shadow. There are no visible accessories or held objects, and the background has a subtle pattern for a three-dimensional effect.

Print2017.19.46

Academie (639)

Gilles-Antoine Demarteau after Edme Bouchardon

c. 1785 · chalk manner printed in red on laid paper

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The image shows a frontal view of a classical architectural setting with structures resembling ancient Greek temples. The horizon aligns with the rooftops of the buildings. Flanking the central structure are two statues on tall columns. The soft, detailed depiction features muted shades of beige and gray, resembling a sepia-toned sketch. Small figures in period attire are dispersed on the ground level. The buildings and statues continue into the distance with a consistent architectural rhythm. The monochromatic color palette, use of light and shadow, and lightly clouded sky emphasize the grandeur of the scene.

Drawing1977.6.17

Academy

Themistocles von Eckenbrecher

1890 · pen and black ink and watercolor over black chalk and touches of graphite

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The image shows a male figure lying on his back with his legs raised and bent at the knees. His arms are positioned to the sides, one slightly bent upwards and the other laid outwards. The figure's head is resting on a pillow, turned to the right, with long hair flowing down. The person appears to be unclothed on a textured surface. The background is plain with shading and stippling, but no specific environmental details are visible.

Print2005.156.1

Academy

Gilles Demarteau, the Elder after Carle Van Loo

Date not recorded · chalk manner printed in red on laid paper

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Print2005.156.2

Academy

Gilles Demarteau, the Elder after Carle Van Loo

Date not recorded · chalk manner printed in red on laid paper

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The image shows a nude male figure seated with his right leg bent and resting on his left knee. His torso is slightly angled forward, and he rests his hands on his right knee. His head is tilted downward, looking to his left. The man's facial features are defined, with a strong jawline and prominent cheekbones. He has short, wavy hair that is neatly styled. The background is textured, emphasizing the contours of his musculature. He is seated on draped fabric, and the image is rendered in a monochromatic sepia tone. There are no visible items of jewelry or objects held by the figure.

Print2005.156.3

Academy

Gilles Demarteau, the Elder after Carle Van Loo

Date not recorded · chalk manne printed in red on laid paper

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The image depicts a person in a reclining pose, with emphasis on the upper torso, arm, and legs. The individual is leaning against a background, with indistinct facial features and loosely draped clothing covering the lower body. The right arm is extended, holding a shallow bowl or cup. The background is textured and abstract, with variations in shading and tone.

Print2014.169.5

Academy

Jules de Goncourt

1860s · softground etching and roulette, printed in red on laid paper

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The image shows a drawing of a nude male figure in an artistic pose. He is standing with his legs crossed, weight on his back leg, front leg bent. His torso twists to the right, arms extended forward and angled leftward. His head is tilted slightly back and turned towards his left shoulder. The man has strong facial features and an intense expression, wavy hair falling around his head. The background has evenly spaced lines creating a textured effect, in warm sepia shades. No clothing, jewelry, or additional objects are present.

Print2005.156.4

Academy (642)

Gilles-Antoine Demarteau after Carle Van Loo

Date not recorded · chalk manner printed in red on laid paper

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Print2005.156.5

Academy (679)

Gilles-Antoine Demarteau after Jean-Jacques-François Le Barbier

1791 · chalk manner printed in red on laid paper

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The image is an etching of a full-body figure from the back and slightly from the side. The person is leaning forward with arms resting on a surface. One foot is in front of the other, and the posture appears relaxed or thoughtful. The facial features are outlined, with eyes looking downwards, an elongated nose, closed lips, and short, wavy hair. The upper body is bare, showing muscle outlines. The lower body is draped with loosely drawn fabric, leaving the feet exposed. There are no visible accessories or objects. The background consists of diagonal and curved lines, adding texture and depth.

Print1986.50.77

Academy of a Young Man

Stefano Della Bella

Date not recorded · etching on laid paper [restrike]

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The image shows a male figure laying down. The person is reclining on his right side, with his right arm extended outward and head resting against the arm, facing downwards towards the surface. His left arm extends outwards, with his left leg bent slightly at the knee and the right leg extended back. The individual's hair appears short and wavy, and his facial features are not fully visible due to the angle of his head. No clothing or jewelry is visible, and the figure is drawn with a strong emphasis on musculature and form. The background of the image is composed of diagonal lines that create a textured pattern, giving a sense of depth and contrast to the figure's pose.

Print2017.19.45

Académie (457)

Gilles Demarteau, the Elder after Carle Van Loo

1774 · chalk manner printed in red on laid paper

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The image shows an aerial view of a landscape with a trench-like excavation extending into the distance. Buildings with dark, sloping roofs are aligned parallel to the trench on the left side. A tall mast with a ladder is next to the nearest building. On the right, a larger two-story structure with a covered porch supported by wooden posts is visible. Several people are present in the scene, standing near the buildings or sitting by the trench. The ground is barren, with scattered logs and rocks. The color palette is monochromatic with sepia tones.

Photograph2004.163.6

Acajutla

Eadweard Muybridge

1877 · albumen silver print

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The image shows a coastline with a rocky cliff extending into the water, leading to an old wooden structure on stilts. The horizon meets a cloudy sky above the ocean, with ships in the distance. The color scheme is sepia, and the water is blurred, contrasting with the rocky texture. Waves are visible near the shore, while ships are stationary against the sky.

Photograph2006.133.97

Acajutla

Eadweard Muybridge

1877 · albumen silver print

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The image shows a tall plant with multiple large, closed flower buds along its central stem. The buds are bulbous and covered in spiky bracts. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of gray providing a detailed view of the plant's texture. In the foreground, the plant is positioned centrally, with the stem vertically aligned and the flower buds emerging at regular intervals along the stem. There is a number "92" at the bottom right corner of the image.

Print2006.133.34.92

Acanthus mollis

Karl Blossfeldt

1928 · photogravure

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The image displays flowing lines and shapes creating an intricate design, conveying movement. It is an abstract depiction resembling a stylized wave or wood scroll, with detailed leaf-like patterns adding a natural element. On the left, clusters of textured shapes resembling grapes and foliage enhance the natural connection.

Drawing2019.64.2

Acanthus Ornament

French 18th Century

c. 1760 · red and black chalk on laid paper

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Print2012.46.1.26

Acanthus Scrolls

Italian 16th Century, published by Antonio Lafreri

1561 · engraving

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In the image, there is a view of a town on the other side of a body of water. The horizon is formed by dark hills with softer mountains in the distance. Close to the viewer, there is a rocky outcrop in the bottom left corner. The town has buildings lining the water's edge, some with sloping roofs and two white structures with steeples. The overall color scheme is sepia-toned, adding a vintage feel.

Photograph2004.163.7

Acapulco

Eadweard Muybridge

1877 · albumen silver print

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The image shows two small birds perched on a tree branch. The birds have brown and grey feathers and appear calm. The branch has green leaves and a red mushroom growing from the side. The background has soft, neutral tones.

Print1972.77.7

Accentor modularis (Dunnock)

John Gould and H.C. Richter

Date not recorded · hand-colored lithograph

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The image depicts two individuals standing side by side, leaning over a book. The person on the right has rugged features with what appears to be a beard and medium-length tousled hair, while the person on the left has a calm expression and is wearing a head covering. Both are dressed in dark clothing, with their hands near the book. The background is dark with horizontal lines on the right side.

Print1952.10.44

Account Book (Le livre de comptes)

Alphonse Legros

Date not recorded · etching

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Index of American Design1943.8.4980

Accounting Desk

Kurt Melzer

1936 · watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, and graphite on paper

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This is a drawing of a scene in a courtyard. In the scene, a figure is falling from the upper windows of a building, while several other figures in historical attire are in the courtyard below gesturing towards the falling figure. In the sky above, two ethereal figures rest on clouds, with one holding a vertical object. The architecture includes arched windows and an inner courtyard setting, with dark clouds swirling around the celestial figures. The drawing is done with intricate line work and cross-hatching, resembling detailed engravings from a classical period.

Print1969.15.317

Accursio

Jacques Callot

1619 · engraving on laid paper

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We look down at a wooden tabletop with two playing cards among stacked rectangles and wedges in this vertical, abstract painting. The two playing cards we can make out are a four of diamonds to our left and an ace of clubs to our right. The ace shifts from the traditional black club on a white background to a moss-green club on a black background on the top half. The other rectangles could be upside-down cards, though they are larger in scale than the face-up playing cards. These shapes are made with pea-green dots on a black background, areas of textured silvery olive green, and sky blue. The cards lie on a mostly complete corner of a table painted with wood grain, but triangles of wood grain, green polka dots, and blue intersect and bisect each other. A wide fern-green form with rounded lobes hanging from it fills the upper left corner, perhaps representing a tree. The area to its right is filled with baby blue edged with white. The artist signed the lower right, “Juan Gris.”

Painting2014.17.12

Ace of Clubs and Four of Diamonds

Juan Gris

1915 · oil on board

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The image shows three elongated cylindrical forms with horizontal ridges and protruding nodes. The forms have a textured pattern and segmented sections, giving them an organic appearance.

Print2006.133.34.14

Acer

Karl Blossfeldt

1928 · photogravure

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The image depicts a close-up of a plant stem with two large, open pods positioned symmetrically on either side of the stem. These pods reveal round seeds inside. The photograph is in black and white, with various shades of gray giving depth and texture to the objects. The stem runs vertically through the center of the image, while the pods are attached slightly above its middle, curving outward and then upwards. The seeds are clustered closely within the pods, remaining predominantly dark against the lighter fibers that surround them.

Print2006.133.34.22

Acer rufinerve

Karl Blossfeldt

1928 · photogravure

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This is a genealogical chart depicting a royal lineage, presumably of Scottish origin. The chart displays a detailed family tree with names in circles connected by lines. At the top center, there is a circular portrait labeled as "Achaius Scotorum Rex," surrounded by heraldic symbols. Another crest is shown on the right supported by a lion and unicorn. The names on the chart are topped with small crowns and accompanied by Latin text. The overall presentation is typical of genealogical manuscripts from that period.

Print1951.11.31

Achaius of Scotland, with Geneology

Unknown Artist

published 1675 · etching

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