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This painting depicts an elaborate design with abstract floral patterns and mythical creatures on a rich red background. The central focus is on two intertwined figures resembling mythological beings, surrounded by a complex pattern of swirling lines that resemble vines or branches. A symmetrical circular motif is at the top, with smaller circular shapes around it. The composition includes fantastical creatures like a horned, goat-like animal and small winged creatures. The painting features floral and celestial motifs, adding to its tapestry-like feel. The style is reminiscent of medieval manuscript illumination or early Renaissance works, known for detailed decorative patterns and mystical themes.

Drawing2013.172.2

Adam and Eve in the Garden with Two Sheep and Two Doves

British 18th Century

1780s? · cut paper pasted to red-painted wood, the figures and animals touched with graphite, pen and brush with gray and brown ink

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The engraving depicts three figures in the foreground. Two figures are standing while the third is lying on the ground. The central figure appears to be an elderly man with a bald head and a beard, clasping his hands together. Beside him is a younger figure, possibly a woman with hair in a braid, looking towards the figure on the ground. The person on the ground is visible with a cloth across the waist, displaying a muscular and youthful form with short, curly hair. The figures are clothed in draping garments. In the background, there is a large tree extending its branches, with a landscape featuring distant hills and additional figures engaged in various activities.

Print1994.50.6

Adam and Eve Lamenting over the Corpse of Abel

Jan Pietersz Saenredam after Abraham Bloemaert

1604 · engraving on laid paper

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This is a drawing of three figures set against a rocky landscape. The central figure is a nude female with drapery swirling around her body, raising her left arm. To her left, an old male figure stands. Below them lies a figure on the ground, partially covered by cloth. The background shows rocks, sparse vegetation, trees, and hills. The drawing is intricate and showcases a high level of detail typical of Northern European print work of the 16th century.

Print1943.3.5664

Adam and Eve Lamenting the Death of Abel

Lucas van Leyden

1529 · engraving

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The image shows four figures in an outdoor setting. On the left, an older male figure is seated, holding a staff or spear, and is dressed in a simple cloth around his waist. Next to him, two small cherub-like figures stand; one is fully visible, and the other is held by a third adult male figure on the right. The standing adult male on the right is shown from the back, with muscular arms and a cloth wrapped around his waist. The background consists of lush greenery with trees and foliage, under a clear sky. The scene is framed in a decorative border.

Drawing2017.143.1

Adam and Eve with Cain and Abel

Carlo Alberto Baratta

Date not recorded · gouache with pen and brown ink on blue laid paper, laid down

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This is a print of two humans and a snake in a forest setting. The central focus is on a tree with a large serpent coiling around its trunk, its head lowered and its mouth wide open, looking towards a person on the left. To the left and right of the tree stand two nude people, with a man on the left and a woman on the right. The man appears to hold something small behind his back, and his other hand is raised, as if he is speaking with the serpent. On the right, the woman reaches up to pick a piece of fruit from the tree above. The background is filled with trees and foliage, etched in a dense, textured style. The lower right corner features a monogram.

Print1943.3.924

Adam and Eve with Serpent

Hans Baldung Grien

1514 · woodcut

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The image shows two adult figures and two children in the foreground. The figure on the left holds a stick, while the figure beside them holds a child. One child is seated on a grassy area. The setting includes a rural landscape with water, foliage, and a cloudy sky.

Print1946.21.321

Adam and Eve with the Infants Cain and Abel

Cristofano Robetta

Date not recorded · engraving

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The image shows a pastoral scene with various figures engaging in activities. One man is using a spade to dig into the earth, while another figure tends to a child next to a cow. Two other figures are resting under the shade of a large tree. In the background, a small hut is visible among trees on slightly elevated land. Distant mountains are seen on the horizon. The engraving technique uses fine lines and a monochrome palette ranging from light to dark shades. The grayscale tones create a serene and harmonious effect.

Print1994.50.5

Adam and Eve Working

Jan Pietersz Saenredam after Abraham Bloemaert

1604 · engraving on laid paper

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Painting1978.79.1

Adam Babcock

John Singleton Copley

c. 1774 · oil on canvas

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This is a drawing of a rustic scene with two figures engaged in labor. The image depicts a rugged outdoor setting where one figure is plowing the earth using a rudimentary tool. Beside the plowing figure, another figure with a skeletal appearance is depicted. A third figure sits in the background, appearing to hold an infant. The heavy use of lines and stark contrast creates a dramatic effect. The text above the scene reads "Adam bawgt die erden." The detailed engraving style emphasizes the textures of the ground and surrounding elements.

Print1943.3.4849

Adam bawgt die erden (Adam Ploughing)

Hans Lützelburger after Hans Holbein the Younger

c. 1526 · woodcut

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The image shows a man with facial hair standing against a textured background with an architectural column.

Print1943.3.8273

Adam de Coster

Pieter de Jode II after Sir Anthony van Dyck

probably 1626/1641 · engraving

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The image shows an engraved portrait of a man from the waist up. He is seated in a relaxed pose with his right arm leaning on an unseen surface and his left hand resting on his knee or lap. The man's head is turned slightly to the side, with his gaze directed towards the viewer. He has facial hair and wavy medium-length hair. He is dressed in a dark, period-style garment with a high collar, ruffles on the shirt beneath, and a heavy outer garment. The background includes a large column on the right and cloud-like formations on the left, suggesting an outdoor setting or depth. The engraving is ornate and classical.

Print1943.3.8274

Adam de Coster

Pieter de Jode II after Sir Anthony van Dyck

probably 1626/1641 · engraving

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Print2015.19.1584.30.10

Adam Lynn

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

1805 · mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper

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This image depicts a natural setting with various animals and a human figure. The scene includes cows, a ram, a goat, a hare, a deer, and birds in a tree. The animals are peaceful, surrounded by foliage, with a calm landscape in the background. The central figure is interacting with the animals and nature, evoking unity between humans and the natural world. The drawing has a classical aesthetic with detailed anatomy and texture, aiming to capture the beauty and balance of nature.

Print1994.50.1

Adam Naming the Animals

Jan Pietersz Saenredam after Abraham Bloemaert

1604 · engraving on laid paper

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This is a drawing of a seated, muscular, nude male figure holding an apple, positioned atop a tree stump with a large tree trunk in the background. In the scene, there is a pastoral landscape with plants and a castle or estate with turrets visible behind the figure. The drawing is detailed, featuring fine anatomical details in the figure and intricate foliage and background elements. The artwork suggests a focus on natural and human form typical of renascent art.

Print1943.3.1157

Adam Seated

Sebald Beham

1519 · engraving

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The image shows a male figure standing in a contrapposto position. He has curly hair and defined features. The figure is nude and holds an apple in his right hand and a staff in his left hand. Beside him lies a cow's head and body among plants. The background features detailed foliage and a cascading shape. The artwork is monochrome with engraved lines for texture and depth, and inscriptions are in the top right corner.

Print1943.3.1159

Adam Standing

Sebald Beham

1524 · engraving

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The image shows a portrait of a man from the waist up. The man is in a three-quarter view facing slightly to the right, looking up and to the left. He has distinctive facial features, including a strong nose, full beard with a mustache, and short wavy hair. He is wearing a garment with a wide ruff around the neck and buttons down the front. His right arm is bent at the elbow, with his hand resting on his midsection. The background has a textured and shaded surface, with a section resembling bricks on the top left and a plain area on the right. At the bottom of the image, text identifies the person as "ADAMVS VAN NOORT ANTWERPIE PICTOR ICONVM."

Print1951.10.445

Adam van Noort

Sir Anthony van Dyck

probably 1626/1641 · etching and engraving

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This sepia-toned photograph depicts a young girl standing next to a piece of machinery in an industrial setting. The girl has pale skin and dark hair that is tied up behind her head, and she looks out at us with large eyes and a neutral expression. She is wearing a plaid apron over a patterned dress with rolled-up sleeves, and her feet are bare and dirty. She has one of her arms bent behind her, resting casually on the large machine, which is full of spindles and spools loaded with white thread. Debris is scattered on the dark wooden floor.

Photograph2014.164.1

Addie Card, 12 years old. Spinner in cotton mill, North Pownal, Vermont

Lewis Hine

1910 · gelatin silver print

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This is a drawing of handwritten French text on paper. It features two pages side-by-side, both filled with cursive handwriting. The page on the left includes a list of names and addresses. The handwriting on this page is lighter and less dense than the one on the right. On the right page, there is a more extensive block of text titled "Note synoptique," exploring the relationship between painting and other sensory experiences, particularly sound, highlighted by intricate cursive. Both pages are bordered by a thin frame. The overall tone of the image suggests an aged document.

Drawing1991.217.34.a

Address List; Manuscript Page [recto]

Paul Gauguin

1884-1888 · page of notes; pen and brown ink , crayon, and graphite on wove paper

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The image shows a scene with tall trees on the left and a wooden sign in focus, reading "R. GURAUT" with "Encadrements & Montures Artistiques" beneath it. Lines resembling grass or foliage are around the sign. The horizon is not visible, with the focus on the sign and surrounding nature. The etching technique features delicate lines and hatching for texture. The color palette is monochromatic in brownish-red tones on a creamy background. Lines in the image provide depth and guide the viewer's eye.

Print1955.12.46

Address of R. Gueraut (Adresse de M.R. Gueraut)

Alphonse Legros

Date not recorded · etching in brown

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Sculpture1996.82.3

Address to a Married Couple

Valerio Belli

before 1540 · bronze

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This painting shows a young woman seated on a wooden chair, seen from the knees up. Her body is slightly turned to the left, but her head is turned towards us. She has short, curly, blonde hair and a round face with a fair complexion. She has a straight nose, thin eyebrows, and thin pink lips in a neutral expression. She is wearing a white gown with a wide neckline, short sleeves, and blue bows on the shoulders, as well as a brown necklace with a circular golden pendant. In her left hand, she holds a small brown book with green edges, and her other hand rests on a brown table next to her, holding a pink rose. On the same table is a paper with several lines of indistinguishable text on it. The background is dark gray.

Painting1980.61.4

Adelina Morton

Joshua Johnson

c. 1810 · oil on canvas

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The image shows a woman standing gracefully. She is positioned with her head slightly tilted and eyes closed. Her right hand is held delicately near her face. She has long, dark, wavy hair falling over her shoulders and down her back. The woman is wearing a voluminous, light-colored dress that extends to the floor, with long, loose sleeves. In her right hand, she holds a candlestick with a lit candle. The background features a rustic setting with a large wooden wheel, stone architecture, and a staircase leading upwards.

Photograph2019.12.23

Adelina Patti

Camille Silvy

c. 1861 · albumen silver print (carte-de-visite)

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The image depicts a woman seated. She is leaning against a small table, with her right hand on papers and her left hand holding a small object. Her gaze is towards the camera. The woman has delicate facial features and dark eyebrows and eyes. Her hair is styled in ringlets, partly covered by a floral headpiece. She wears a white or light-colored wedding dress with lace detailing, a veil, and a pearl necklace. The background includes an ornate wall with patterned wallpaper, a vintage clock, and a decorated cabinet.

Photograph2022.86.2

Adelina Patti

Camille Silvy

c. 1863 · albumen silver print (carte-de-visite)

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Photograph2023.39.93

Adeline Purnell

American 19th Century

c. 1880 · albumen silver print

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