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This is a drawing of an armored figure holding a sword amidst a scene of destruction. The figure is shown in a dynamic posture, surrounded by architectural ruins and a cloud of smoke or dust in the background. The style features sepia tones and intricate line work emphasizing the textures and details of the armor and cloak.

Drawing1988.4.1

Alexander Setting Fire to Persepolis

Bernhard Rode

Date not recorded · pen and brown ink with brown wash over graphite on laid paper

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Print2015.19.1584.29.15

Alexander Smith

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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Print2015.19.1584.38.3

Alexander Smyth

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

1807 · mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper

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Sculpture1956.2.1

Alexander the Great

Workshop of Andrea del Verrocchio

c. 1483/1485 · marble

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This is a drawing featuring a horse, human figures, and a natural backdrop. The composition shows an interaction between a figure and a rearing horse, with another figure nearby. The background includes natural elements resembling trees, with flowing lines indicating movement. Ink wash techniques are used to create depth and highlight the forms. The drawing has flowing lines and expressive contours, typical of baroque sketches, focusing on action and expression. The sepia tones add an antiquated quality to the artwork.

Drawing1991.182.1

Alexander the Great and Bucephalus

Taddeo Zuccaro

c. 1553 · pen and brown ink with brown wash over traces of graphite on laid paper

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This is a drawing of an artist painting a portrait that features classical figures in an architectural setting. The scene shows a group of figures surrounding an artist working at an easel. The artist is capturing the likeness of a seated figure dressed elegantly, accompanied by another figure in military-style garb. The setting includes architectural elements like columns and urns, with a backdrop of an expansive vista beyond an arcade. Each character is detailed with historical clothing, and there are props like shields and a hound at the artist's feet.

Print2014.117.8

Alexander the Great and Campaspe in the Studio of Apelles

Francesco Fontebasso

1744 · etching on laid paper

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This is a drawing of a scene with a mounted warrior, infantry, mythological creatures, and deities near water. The warrior on horseback is clad in armor, accompanied by infantry holding shields and spears. Mythical creatures with horse and fish characteristics are in the water. A bearded figure with a crown and trident engages with the warrior. Other human-like figures are also in the water. The drawing is finely detailed with delicate line work reminiscent of classical or mythological illustrations.

Print1994.70.7

Alexander the Great and Neptune

Willem Basse

1634 · etching and engraving on laid paper

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This is a drawing of a group of soldiers gathered around a fallen warrior. The scene is set in a wooded area with large trees and tents in the background. The central fallen warrior is adorned with armor and a helmet, lying on the ground, clutching a shield. Surrounding him, several other warriors, also clad in detailed armor, appear to be attending to or mourning him. The figures are detailed, showcasing intricate armor and helmets with plumes. Horses are present, one being ridden by a soldier in the foreground. In the background, trees are depicted with a delicate texture, and the sky has soft clouds. The composition conveys a sense of camaraderie and the gravity of the situation.

Drawing2007.111.82

Alexander the Great before the Corpse of Darius

Francesco Fontebasso

1750s/1760s · pen and brown ink over black chalk, brown and gray and red wash, strengthened with pen and black ink and tip of the brush with black wash, heighteend with white gouache (laid on eighteeneth century paper)

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Drawing of a historical scene showing two groups exchanging objects. On the left, individuals in decorative clothing and ruffs face a group in armor with swords and shields on the right. In the center, a person in ornate armor gestures towards another armored figure holding a sheathed sword. Above them, an angelic figure looks down. The lower part includes a scroll with text. The style resembles historical engravings, focusing on fabric and armor details.

Print1951.11.271

Alexander the Great Receiving a Sword (?)

Unknown Artist

Date not recorded · engraving

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The image shows a group scene with multiple full-bodied figures arranged around a central seated figure on a raised platform with a decorative curtain backdrop. The central figure is a bearded, bare-chested man holding a staff. Other figures are engaged in conversation or debate, dressed in classical tunics and robes with various hats. Columns and steps are in the background, along with a natural landscape with trees and mountains in the distance.

Print2012.92.610

Alexander the Great Seated in Justice

Willem Swanenburgh, after Joachim Anthonisz Wtewael

1606 · engraving on laid paper

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A crowned man holding up a sword lunges toward another man who wears a helmet and holds up both hands in this vertical painting. This happens in front of a long banquet table set with a rumpled white cloth. About a dozen people react or cling to each other on the far side of the table and more gather farther in the background. Most of the people have pale, peachy skin and wear tunics, robes, and dresses in shades of celestial and sky blue, pale yellow, forest green, peach, or white. The man holding the sword has a furrowed brow, and his lips are parted. He wears a molded yellow breastplate over seafoam-green, knee-length tunic. A marine-blue cloak patterned with a gold design wraps loosely around his shoulders, and he wears toeless, shin-high sandals on bare legs. A white pearl earring hangs from the ear we can see, and more pearls are on his breastplate. He holds the sword up with his right hand, farther from us, and holds the sheath with the other. He steps to our left, toward the man who wears royal-blue armor with gold trim, including a gold lion’s head at the shoulder. His silver helmet has gold decorations and a fluffy sky-blue feather. He faces our right so his face is in shadow, but his mouth is open. He steps onto his right leg, closer to us, as he leans back with his hands raised. A vivid red cloth flutters from his shoulders to his knees. The table behind this pair is on a platform with five steps. A man lies on the green and white checked floor on our side of the steps with his head coming toward us. He grips an urn with one arm and holds his other hand out. One foot is raised and the other knee bent so that foot is on the ground. Silver urns, trays, and a chalice sit on the steps to our right. Two people in the crowd on the far side of the table stand out. One is an ashen-faced woman wearing a crown to the left, who clutches another woman as she looks at the conflict. The other person is to the right and has dark brown skin and short, dark hair. That person wears an iron collar around the neck over a white pleated shirt and a sage-green vest edged in gold. The space behind the table is enclosed with a person-high wall topped with thick, dark green columns. A man to our left stands above the melee and reaches for another person, presumably to rescue them from the chaos. The space beyond opens into a tall, light-filled, white stone-clad space where people line balconies. Several spears and the tops of people’s heads indicate another group on the far side of the wall. A green curtain is pulled up into the top right corner of the composition.

Painting1961.9.6

Alexander the Great Threatened by His Father

Donato Creti

probably 1700/1705 · oil on canvas

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Sculpture1992.39.1.a

Alexander VI (Rodrigo Borgia, c. 1431-1503), Pope 1492 [obverse]

Roman 15th Century

c. 1492 · bronze

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Sculpture1997.114.27.a

Alexander VII (Fabio Chigi, 1599-1667), Pope 1655 [obverse]

Gasparo Morone Mola

1663 · bronze

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Sculpture1997.114.26.a

Alexander VII (Fabio Chigi, 1599-1667), Pope 1655 [obverse]

Gasparo Morone Mola

1665 · bronze

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Print2015.19.1584.4.9

Alexander von Pfister

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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The image features a man seated at a desk. He has a beard, mustache and medium length wavy hair. He is wearing a robe with billowing sleeves and a collar. He is holding a pen and there is an open book on the desk. The background shows detailed bookshelves filled with books and two globes on either side of him.

Print1951.11.742

Alexander, Chaplain to Charles I, Author

Pierre Lombard

Date not recorded · engraving

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The image shows a person sitting in a formal, upright position. The individual has distinct white curls of hair and a solemn expression. They wear an ornate robe and hold a decorative fabric or sash. The background includes heavy drapery and part of an architectural element, possibly a column.

Print1981.74.1

Alexander, Lord Loughborough

Francesco Bartolozzi after James Northcote

1800 · stipple engraving

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The sculpture shows the bust of a young child with curly hair, smooth skin, and a soft expression. The child wears a garment with a ruffled collar and two buttons going down the front. They look towards the left with wide, inquisitive eyes, and have a small dimple in their cheek next to their small mouth. The sculpture is made of white marble and sits on a dark, glossy round base.

Sculpture1942.9.123

Alexandre Brongniart

Jean-Antoine Houdon

1777 · marble

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The sculpture depicts the bust of a young child with fine details of the facial features, a gentle expression, curly hair, and dressed in a garment with a ruffled collar and buttons. The sculpture is crafted from a material with a warm, terracotta-like earthy tone and is mounted on a round wooden pedestal. The child is presented in a naturalistic manner, looking across time at the viewer with a serene expression.

Sculpture1942.9.125

Alexandre Brongniart

Imitator of Jean-Antoine Houdon

c. 1910 · terracotta

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The sculpture is a bust of an older man with defined facial features. The man has deep-set eyes, a pronounced nose, and pronounced lips. He has a serious expression and wears a scarf around his neck. The sculpture is dark in color, resembling bronze, and has an uneven surface texture that reflects light in patches, giving it a glossy appearance in some areas. It is a roughly textured, dimensional representation with heavy features elevated from a textured background, demonstrating the artist's technique in capturing the likeness with bold strokes.

Sculpture1943.3.16

Alexandre Lecomte

Honoré Daumier

model c. 1832/1835, cast 1929/1940 · bronze

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Sculpture2004.156.3.a

Alexandre-Charles Monod, 1843-1921, Surgeon [obverse]

Alexandre Charpentier

c. 1906 · bronze

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Sculpture2000.158.1.a

Alexandre-Charles Monod, 1843-1921, Surgeon at L'Hôpital de St-Antoine [obverse]

Alexandre Charpentier

c. 1906 · bronze

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The sculpture is a bust depicting an elderly man with detailed facial features, including a prominent brow, deep-set eyes, and a strong, defined chin. The subject is wearing formal attire with a visible bow tie. The material is likely bronze, giving the sculpture a dark, metallic sheen with earthy brown tones enhanced by the natural patina of the metal. The finish is somewhat rough, with textured areas that add depth to the features and clothing, providing a lifelike presence when viewed. The bust is positioned to look directly at the viewer.

Sculpture1951.17.14

Alexandre-Simon Pataille

Honoré Daumier

model c. 1832/1835, cast 1929/1950 · bronze

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Photograph2026.1.34

Alexandria Yard, Looking West and Southwest, Virginia

Andrew Joseph Russell

June 1863 · albumen silver print

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