German 19th Century

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The sculpture depicts a bird with a long neck and small head, standing with its body slightly tilted to one side. The sculpture is primarily dark bronze with a textured surface to represent the bird's plumage. The bird is standing on an oval base with details that might represent grass or foliage. The sculpture is detailed and captures the unique features and stance of the bird.
French 19th Century, German 19th Century, Walking Ostrich, model 19th century, bronze, Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon, 1999.79.23

Walking Ostrich

French 19th Century, German 19th Century · model 19th century · bronze ·  Accession ID  1999.79.23

The image shows a man's head and part of his neck in profile view. The man is looking to the left, showcasing his facial features. He has a prominent nose, cheekbones, dark hair with hints of gray at the sides, and a white beard under his chin. He is wearing a gray collar that is partially visible. The background is a plain, muted brown color. There are no objects or jewelry visible in the image.
German 19th Century, Profile of a Man with Sidewhiskers, c. 1850, gouache and watercolor on tan wove paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2006.105.1

Profile of a Man with Sidewhiskers

German 19th Century · c. 1850 · gouache and watercolor on tan wove paper ·  Accession ID  2006.105.1

This painting shows a group of people in a room. In the center, a woman in a red dress and a red bonnet sits with a baby on her lap. A man stands to the left, leaning on a wooden desk or podium with a piece of paper on it, while another man stands on the right, leaning on the back of the woman's chair and looking down at her. An elderly woman is seated on the left beside the wooden desk, wearing a white bonnet and a dark yellow dress. Two girls are on either side of her, one standing and one sitting, reading a book. Another girl stands next to the woman in red, their arms linked together. Two other girls are on the right, one older girl crouching next to a younger girl who stands, holding a piece of paper in her hands. There are two scraps of paper on the ground next to her. A black poodle sits on the floor in the center of the children, and a doll is on the ground nearby. The background shows red curtains drawn back to reveal a landscape view through a window. The wall is gray, and the floor is pale wood. All of the people have pale skin, and hair ranging from black to light brown to pale yellow.
German 19th Century, An Artist and His Family, c. 1830, oil on canvas, Andrew W. Mellon Collection, 1942.8.7

An Artist and His Family

German 19th Century · c. 1830 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  1942.8.7

The image features small, irregular, mustard-colored marks diagonally arranged across the canvas. These shapes resemble scattered seeds or grains, distributed consistently and evenly across the surface. The overall composition evokes a sense of ordered randomness, similar to patterns found in natural formations like sand dunes or textured fabric.
German 19th Century, Endpaper, woodcut (?) in gold on tan paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1980.45.61

Endpaper

German 19th Century · · woodcut (?) in gold on tan paper ·  Accession ID  1980.45.61

The image shows a pattern of delicate lines and scattered golden shapes on a green background. The gold shapes resemble small flowers and leaves. These elements give the impression of movement like vines or tendrils. The contrast between the gold and green highlights the decorative pattern, similar to intricate wallpaper or a textile design.
German 19th Century, Endpaper, woodcut (?) in gold on blue-gray paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1980.45.63

Endpaper

German 19th Century · · woodcut (?) in gold on blue-gray paper ·  Accession ID  1980.45.63

The image shows a pattern of intersecting diagonal lines creating diamond shapes. Each diamond contains leaf-like motifs, suggesting vines or botanical structures. The teal background emphasizes the golden leaf designs.
German 19th Century, Endpaper, woodcut (?) in gold on hand-washed blue-green paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1980.45.62

Endpaper

German 19th Century · · woodcut (?) in gold on hand-washed blue-green paper ·  Accession ID  1980.45.62

This is a painting of a crucifixion scene with religious figures and angels present. The central part of the image depicts a figure on a wooden cross, surrounded by angels catching dripping blood. To the left of the cross is a figure in a blue robe with hands clasped in prayer. To the right is another figure in a green cloak holding a book. Above, the sun and moon with human-like faces appear in the sky. The background is filled with short, diagonal blue strokes. It is styled like a medieval European religious woodcut or illumination.
German 19th Century, Christ on the Cross with Angels, 19th century, woodcut, hand-colored in blue, green, tan, brown, yellow, carmine, and gray-blue, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.541

Christ on the Cross with Angels

German 19th Century · 19th century · woodcut, hand-colored in blue, green, tan, brown, yellow, carmine, and gray-blue ·  Accession ID  1943.3.541

The image displays a large rectangular area with intricate patterns of small, abstract floral-like designs on a sandy background. The patterns resemble soft, dotted fabric texture or classic wallpaper designs. The motifs suggest scattered blossoms or leaves, hinting at natural, botanical forms.
German 19th Century, Endpaper, woodcut (?) in gold on hand-washed yellow paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1980.45.64

Endpaper

German 19th Century · · woodcut (?) in gold on hand-washed yellow paper ·  Accession ID  1980.45.64

This is a painting of an ornate design on a diamond-shaped panel depicting a figure in a robe standing amidst intricate patterns. The image is centered around a single figure adorned in a traditional robe, holding a staff. The figure is contained within an arch-like frame that is richly decorated with floral motifs and intricate scrollwork, executed in gold against a dark background. The top of the diamond is fitted with a metal loop.
German 19th Century, Saint Anthony, German 19th Centrury, metal plate with gold inlay, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1961.9.178

Saint Anthony

German 19th Century · German 19th Centrury · metal plate with gold inlay ·  Accession ID  1961.9.178

The image shows irregular dotted lines forming an intricate and abstract pattern resembling paisley and floral motifs. Some formations curve and twist like elongated raindrops or teardrops, while others resemble small flower petals or snowflakes. The pattern is repetitive, creating a uniform and delicate balance between structure and fluidity.
German 19th Century, Endpaper, woodcut (?) in black on tan paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1980.45.65

Endpaper

German 19th Century · · woodcut (?) in black on tan paper ·  Accession ID  1980.45.65