George Frederic Watts

British, 1817 - 1904

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The image depicts a sketch of three figures, each drawn from the waist up. The central figure is slightly tilted to the right, with one arm crossed over the torso. Both figures flanking the central one appear to have their heads slightly bowed. All three are draped in loosely flowing garments, suggested by the light, sketchy lines representing folds and draping fabric. The sketch is done on a light blue background.
George Frederic Watts, Study of Death for "Time and Death", c. 1868, pen and brown ink on blue laid paper, Gift of William B. O'Neal, 1995.52.192

Study of Death for "Time and Death"

George Frederic Watts · c. 1868 · pen and brown ink on blue laid paper ·  Accession ID  1995.52.192
The image is a drawing depicting a person shown in profile facing left. The person has their head slightly tilted upwards. The drawing highlights the contours of the nose, lips, and eye, giving a serene and attentive expression. The person has straight, smooth hair pulled back. They appear unclothed from the shoulders up. There is no visible jewelry or objects being held. The background is a textured surface of brown-toned paper used for the drawing.
George Frederic Watts, Head of a Young Woman, 1860s, black chalk heightened with white on brown wove paper, Gift of William B. O'Neal, 1995.52.193

Head of a Young Woman

George Frederic Watts · 1860s · black chalk heightened with white on brown wove paper ·  Accession ID  1995.52.193
The image shows a portrait of a man facing forward. He has a full beard, mustache, and thick, wavy hair. The man wears a dark high-collared garment. The background is dimly lit with indistinct shapes resembling flowers or foliage. No jewelry or objects are visible.
Malcolm Osborne, William Morris, 1910, mezzotint on wove paper, Gift of D. Dodge Thompson, 2022.190.1

William Morris

Malcolm Osborne · 1910 · mezzotint on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2022.190.1
The image depicts a man photographed from slightly above the shoulders. He is in a three-quarter view with his head turned slightly to the right and downwards. The man has a long face, a full beard, a mustache, and long, unkempt, wavy hair. He is dressed in a dark garment with a white shirt showing at the collar. The clothing has a classic, formal appearance reminiscent of 19th-century style. The background has a plain, indistinct blurred texture.
Frank Short, Lord Tennyson, No. 2, 1903, mezzotint in black on wove paper, Gift of Mr. Edward Wolski, 1981.74.3

Lord Tennyson, No. 2

Frank Short · 1903 · mezzotint in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1981.74.3
The image shows an elevated view of a town by the water, with a mountain emitting smoke in the distance. The color palette is mainly sepia, and the brushstrokes are soft and blending, defining the clouds and landscape. Buildings are arranged in the foreground, with trees, and the scene transitions to distant hills immersed in mist.
Frank Short, Vesuvius from the Bay of Naples, 1895, mezzotint in black, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1974.53.26

Vesuvius from the Bay of Naples

Frank Short · 1895 · mezzotint in black ·  Accession ID  1974.53.26
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Thomas Johnson · published 1894 · wood engraving on chine colle ·  Accession ID  1980.45.1960.y