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Drawing (Italy)
The drawing features an intricate design of acanthus leaves and flowers, framed within a rectangular border. Two cherubic figures are integrated into the ornamental composition, interacting with the swirling foliage. The artwork showcases a detailed…
Buckle (France), 19th century
Rectangular buckle with rounded corners; design of a double row of citrines held together in four places by bow knots; prongs and fastener made of brass.
Print (Ireland)
The image is a simple ink drawing featuring three profile sketches of faces, each with exaggerated features. The leftmost sketch is enclosed in an oval, while the other two are free-standing. The drawing is signed…
Print (Ireland)
The image is an intricate print depicting the coat of arms of the Duchess of Kendal, featuring a crowned shield adorned with detailed patterns and symbols. Flanking the shield are two muscular, semi-nude male figures…
Bodice (Philippines), late 19th–early 20th century
Simple bodice, front and back in one piece, with a round, low neck. Very sheer, off-white piña cloth with an appliqué design of small flowers outlined in white embroidery. Border around the neck of a…
Print, Hercules Fighting the Centaurs, 1542–48
The print depicts a dynamic battle scene between centaurs and human warriors, showcasing muscular figures engaged in intense combat. The centaurs, half-human and half-horse, are wielding weapons and grappling with their opponents. The composition captures…
Print, The Little Buffoon, 1542
A child dressed as a buffoon and holding in his right hand an instrument for making wafers, is surrounded by a long, interlaced scroll with motto: “On dir hab ich gerisen, Das ich mich bechisen.”…
Print, The Prodigal Son among Swine
The print depicts a weary man leaning on a staff, surrounded by a group of swine in a rural setting with trees and rocky formations. The scene illustrates the biblical story of the Prodigal Son…
Photostat, Proposed Hostelry: Center for American Visitors to the Paris Exposition, 1925, 1923
Architectural design for the lodging of American visitors at the Paris Exposition of Decorative Arts. Guimard has noted scale throughout the design.
Blueprint, Villa of M. Hemsy, St. Cloud, Facade Principale, 1913
A blueprint depicting the principal facade of the Villa of Monsieur Hemsy. On the top half of the page is a drawing of the facade, and below is a floor plan. Scale is noted throughout…