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In this painting, several people dressed in classical attire are gathered around a man on the right, who is wearing a laurel wreath. He appears to sit on an ornately carved throne or chair, and a small brown-and-white dog sits by his feet. His brow is furrowed, and he rests his head on his hand. He is wrapped in a rich yellow cloak lined with white fur. Several people are gathered around him, some in silver armor. Behind the group are two large white columns on the left, and on the right is a draped purple curtain. Behind the columns, blue sky and distant hills are visible.

Painting2010.93.43

Alexander Condemning False Praise

Francesco de Mura

1760s · oil on canvas

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This is a drawing of a group of historical or mythological figures around a detailed architectural structure. The artwork depicts an assembly of figures dressed in classical or ancient attire, standing adjacent to an ornate architectural element with intricate relief work. The figures are positioned closely together, with expressive gestures that suggest an interaction or narrative taking place among them. The drawing uses strong lines and shading to create depth and highlight the intricate details of the figures' clothing and the architectural motifs.

Drawing2011.42.1

Alexander Consecrating the Altars for the Twelve Olympian Gods

Perino del Vaga

1545/1547 · pen and brown ink with gray wash over black chalk on laid paper; laid down

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Print2015.19.1584.28.9

Alexander Contee Hanson

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

1804 · mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper

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The image shows two angelic figures in an ornate illustration. They are standing upright with one arm extended to hold a crown. The central figure has detailed facial features, flowing hair with a crown of leaves, draped garments, and large wings. Two circular portrait medallions on each side feature men with distinct facial features. Below the figures, a lion with a shield is depicted, along with various ensigns and drapery. The background shows a detailed landscape with architectural elements and a clear sky.

Print1943.3.7539

Alexander de Medicis and Cosmo de Medicis

Martino Rota

Date not recorded · engraving

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The image is a portrait of a man in a slight three-quarter view, with long wavy hair, a well-groomed mustache and goatee. He wears a dark garment with a high rounded collar and a decorative ribbon tied at the neck. An oval frame with an inscription surrounds him. At the bottom, there is an elaborate coat of arms. The background has a lined pattern that contrasts with the man's clothing and hair, emphasizing the figure within the ornate border.

Print1943.3.6445

Alexander de Seve

Robert Nanteuil

1662 · engraving

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The image displays a portrait of a man from the torso up, centered within a circular frame. The man is facing slightly to the right with a serious expression. He has sharp facial features, a prominent nose, high cheekbones, a well-groomed beard, and mustache. His hair is short and wavy. The man is clothed in ornate historical attire, including a high ruffled collar, detailed embroidery or embellishments on dark fabric. He holds a staff-like object. He wears a chain with a medallion and stands against a textured background. The circular frame contains an inscription in Latin identifying him as Alexander Farnese.

Print1950.14.454

Alexander Farnese, Duke of Parma

Unknown Artist

Date not recorded · engraving

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The image shows a man in a bust-length portrait in a three-quarter view, facing slightly left. The man has a beard, mustache, short hair swept back, and is wearing detailed, collared attire with a ruffled collar peeking over a dark garment. He holds a baton over his shoulder with one visible hand. In the background, there is an archway and a floral design with long leaves and blossoms. The setting is enclosed in an oval border with an inscription in Latin below the portrait.

Print1950.14.455

Alexander Farnese, Duke of Parma

Pieter de Jode II after Otto van Veen

1638/1644 · engraving

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The image shows a portrait of a man within an ornate oval frame. The man faces slightly right, holding a lightning bolt in his right hand and his left hand on a shield with an illustration. He has a beard, mustache, and styled hair. His attire includes a ruffled collar and detailed garment with patterns. Around the frame are mythological figures and motifs like a laurel wreath. The background inside the frame is starry. The lower part of the image includes an inscribed pedestal.

Print1950.14.456

Alexander Farnese, Duke of Parma

Crispijn de Passe I

Date not recorded · engraving

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Print2015.19.1584.21.4

Alexander Forsyth

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

1802 · mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper

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The image shows a man standing in a relaxed posture. He is facing slightly to the left, with his head turned forward. The man has a full beard and mustache, neatly styled hair, and is wearing a long, loose-fitting garment resembling a robe. He also wears boots and holds a small book in his left hand. In the background, there is a large draped curtain to the right and a decorative piece of furniture on the left side. The setting is depicted with attention to line and texture, highlighting details of clothing and background elements.

Print1943.3.4598

Alexander Gabriel Descamps

Paul Gavarni

1853 · lithograph

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The image shows a group of five men posing for a portrait. The front row contains three seated men, while the back row has two standing men with their hands on the shoulders of those seated. The seated men have long hair, dark coats, tribal blankets, and hats. The standing men have facial hair, one with a beard and the other with short hair. They wear suits and bow ties. The backdrop is plain and light-colored.

Photograph2018.177.76

Alexander Gardner, William Henry Jackson, and Antonio Zeno Shindler with Pueblo delegates Alejandro Padilla, Governor of Isleta, and Ambrosio Abeita, Ex-Governor of Isleta

Antonio Zeno Shindler

1868 · albumen silver print

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Print2015.19.1584.44.6

Alexander Gibson

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

1808 · mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper

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Shown from the chest up, a pale-skinned, clean-shaven man wearing black looks off to our left against a dark brown background in this vertical portrait painting. His shoulders are angled to our left and he gazes off with steady, dark eyes. He has low, dark brows, a bumped nose, a strong jaw, a pointed chin, and his lips curl in a slight smile. His gray hair is brushed back from his forehead and gathered loosely at the nape of his neck. The sideburn we can see is a row of gray curls angling down over the ear. A cream-white ascot is tied in a bow around his neck and tucked into the collar of his black coat. His left arm, closer to us, is by his side and his other arm is held out so it angles into the lower left corner. Light from our left creates an amber glow around his face on the otherwise dark background.

Painting1940.1.8

Alexander Hamilton

John Trumbull

c. 1806 · oil on canvas

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This image is a portrait of a man from the mid-torso upwards. The man faces slightly to his right, with his gaze directed into the distance. He has light-colored hair styled in a period-appropriate manner, and his facial features include a straight nose and full lips. The man is dressed in a formal coat with a stand-up collar decorated with horizontal lines, and a cravat is visible underneath. The background is plain and dark, contrasting with the man's attire. The image is signed "Timothy Cole" and dated 1922 at the bottom right.

Print1943.3.2795

Alexander Hamilton

Timothy Cole

1922 · wood engraving

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Shown from the chest up, a pale-skinned man wearing a coat and cravat looks off to our left with his chin tipped slightly up in this vertical portrait painting. The man’s shoulders and chest face us, but he turns to the left to look off in that direction with blue eyes under straight brows that angle up toward the center. He has a straight nose, rosy cheeks, full, bow-shaped lips, and a double chin. His wavy gray hair is brushed back from his high forehead and falls to his ears. His ivory-white ascot has a lacy border and is tied snugly around his neck with a bow in front. It is tucked into the high collar of his camel-brown jacket. His right arm, on our left, angles away from his body while the other is close to his side. He is warmly lit from the front set against a dark brown background.

Painting1952.1.1

Alexander Hamilton

John Trumbull

c. 1792 · oil on canvas

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The image shows a group of five individuals around a painting on an easel. The central figure is standing, gesturing towards the painting, with curly hair and draped clothing. Two individuals are partially seated on the left, and two individuals in armor stand and sit on the right. There is a draped curtain in the upper left corner and a blank wall on the right with a Latin inscription at the bottom. A stool is placed below the canvas, and the setting appears to be an artist studio or a creative environment.

Print1985.63.1

Alexander in the Studio of Apelles

Salvator Rosa

c. 1662 · etching and drypoint on laid paper

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Print2015.19.1584.19.11

Alexander James Dallas

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

1801-1803 · mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper

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Print2015.19.1584.1.6

Alexander Macomb

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

1796-1797 · mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper

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Print2015.19.1584.48.4

Alexander Macomb, Jr.

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

1809 · mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper

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The image shows a man in a seated pose from the waist up. He has one hand resting on a surface with a patterned cloth and the other hand on his chest. He has a mustache, a small pointed beard, wide eyes, wavy shoulder-length hair, and is dressed in period-appropriate attire with a wide-collared shirt and a dark cloak or gown. The background features columns and elegant drapery, suggesting a refined environment.

Print1950.14.918

Alexander More

after Crispijn de Passe I

Date not recorded · engraving

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The image shows a portrait of a man from the waist up, seated in a slightly turned position. He has a full face with a mustache and a small goatee, shoulder-length curly hair, and is wearing a traditional 17th-century outfit with a dark robe featuring a white collar and cuffs. His right hand is resting on his chest while his left hand is placed on what looks like the edge of a table or a chest covered with a patterned cloth. There are no visible pieces of jewelry on him, nor any objects he appears to be holding. The background includes draped curtains on the left and a detailed wall surface to the right. Text beneath the image contextualizes the portrait.

Print1950.14.917

Alexander Morus

Crispijn de Passe II

Date not recorded · engraving

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The image depicts an older man from the waist up, seated and facing slightly to his left. He has a prominent forehead, deep-set eyes, a long, thin nose, short cropped beard and mustache, and closely cropped hair covered by a cap. He is wearing a fur-collared coat over an ornate garment with visible buttons. There is no visible jewelry. The background consists of finely detailed lines and cross-hatching, with no specific elements. At the bottom of the portrait, there is a written inscription identifying the person as Alexander Nowell.

Print1950.14.938

Alexander Nowell, Dean of Saint Paul's

Willem de Passe and Magdalena de Passe

published 1620 · engraving

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The image shows a portrait of a man identified as Alexander Ross, depicted from the waist up seated behind a desk. His arms are resting on an open book, and he holds a quill in his right hand. He has a full beard and mustache, wavy shoulder-length hair, and prominent facial features. Ross is dressed in an academic or ecclesiastical robe with a ruffled white collar. The background features a detailed library setting with shelves of books, drawn curtains, and two globes in front of his desk.

Print1951.11.743

Alexander Ross, Chaplain to Charles I

Pierre Lombard

published 1653 · engraving

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Three men are shown waist up to their feet. They are standing close together with one resting an elbow on the shoulder of another, and another with his arm on his hip. Their facial features are not clearly visible. All three are wearing hats: two have round-brimmed hats and one has a tall, cylindrical hat. They have dark and untamed hair under the hats. The men wear dark jackets, light-colored trousers, and scarves or kerchiefs around their necks. They are not wearing any visible jewelry or holding objects. The background is blurry, likely showing a rustic outdoor setting with a wooden structure or landscape in the background. The image has a sepia tone.

Photograph2007.29.23

Alexander Rutherford, William Ramsay and John Linton

David Octavius Hill and Robert Adamson

1843-1847 · salted paper print

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