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J.S. Maas & Co. Ltd.

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The image shows an elderly man sitting in an armchair near a window. He is holding a newspaper, looking out of the window. The man has white hair, a beard, and is wearing a robe. There is a pom-pom on the arm of the chair. Outside the window, there is a silhouette of a person and a fence.
Charles Samuel Keene, "Oh, Tax 'em by all means!", 1888, pen and brown ink and brown and gray washes with white gouache over graphite on wove paper, Gift of William B. O'Neal, 1995.52.89

"Oh, Tax 'em by all means!"

Charles Samuel Keene · 1888 · pen and brown ink and brown and gray washes with white gouache over graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1995.52.89

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 is a pencil sketch of a person sitting on a bench with their legs extended and slightly apart. The person's head is slightly tilted forward, and their facial features are minimally detailed. The person is wearing a cap, a jacket with wide sleeves, and loose-fitting pants. The background has vertical lined shading, and no specific objects are depicted, creating a sense of depth behind the person. No jewelry or objects are shown.
Charles Samuel Keene, Seated Man, graphite touched with white gouache on wove paper, Gift of William B. O'Neal, 1995.52.91

Seated Man

Charles Samuel Keene · · graphite touched with white gouache on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1995.52.91

The pencil sketch shows a person seated in profile view, facing to the left. The individual is depicted from the head to the knees, with closed eyes and a calm expression. The figure has medium-length hair and a beard, wearing loose draped clothing. The hands are resting on the knee. The background is plain. The artist's signature and date "1912" are in the lower right corner.
Sir William Rothenstein, Sir Rabindranath Tagore, 1912, black chalk on wove paper, Gift of William B. O'Neal, 1995.52.155

Sir Rabindranath Tagore

Sir William Rothenstein · 1912 · black chalk on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1995.52.155

The image shows a drawing of a person standing upright, leaning on a staff with their left hand. Their right arm is extended outward. The person has a neutral expression, wearing a helmet and a draped garment. The background features faint, sketch-like lines. The drawing includes the date "Jan 1, '86" next to the figure.
Sir Edward John Poynter, Minerva, 1886, black and white chalks on red-brown wove paper, Gift of William B. O'Neal, 1995.52.134

Minerva

Sir Edward John Poynter · 1886 · black and white chalks on red-brown wove paper ·  Accession ID  1995.52.134

The image shows a city in the distance with a dome and towers silhouetted against the sky as seen from the water. The horizon aligns with the city's buildings, and the brushstrokes are delicate and watercolor-like. The colors are warm, dominated by pink, peach, and purple tones. The sky transitions in a gradient and reflects on the calm water. Some sailboats with faintly lit sails are close by, and more boats are visible further away near the cityscape. The scene conveys a serene atmosphere, illuminated by warm light.
Edward Lear, Santa Maria della Salute, Venice, at Sunset, 1865/1884, watercolor and gouache over graphite on wove paper, Joseph F. McCrindle Collection, 2009.70.152

Santa Maria della Salute, Venice, at Sunset

Edward Lear · 1865/1884 · watercolor and gouache over graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2009.70.152

The image shows honeysuckle vines sketched with clusters of leaves and partial flowers. The color palette is light brown on a creamy white background. Long vines traverse diagonally across the center and left side, with pairs of leaves and occasional blooms. In the top right, a smaller vine with fewer leaves and a single flower bud is visible.
Sir Edward John Poynter, Honeysuckle, 1878, green-gray colored pencil on wove paper, Gift of William B. O'Neal, 1995.52.135

Honeysuckle

Sir Edward John Poynter · 1878 · green-gray colored pencil on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1995.52.135

This is a drawing of decorative leaf motifs. The image shows stylized leaf designs with careful attention to form and detail. The designs are laid out in panels, presenting variations of decorative leaf motifs. The leaves are depicted with precise lines and soft shading, using light blue accents to add depth. Notes and annotations in fine handwriting accompany the designs, suggesting they may be preliminary studies for architectural or decorative patterns.
John Ruskin, Ornamental Study with Acanthus Motif for "The Stones of Venice", 1849, pen and brown ink with watercolor and graphite on wove paper, Gift of William B. O'Neal, 1995.52.158

Ornamental Study with Acanthus Motif for "The Stones of Venice"

John Ruskin · 1849 · pen and brown ink with watercolor and graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1995.52.158

The image shows a leaf-like sculpture with curling edges and intricate texturing, placed in a square frame. The color palette includes earthy tones such as brown, beige, white highlights, and dark shadows. The object is centrally positioned, with its curling forms extending towards the top right, creating depth and dimension.
Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones, A Fragment from an Antique Frieze, black chalk heightened with white gouache on brown wove paper, Gift of William B. O'Neal, 1995.52.14

A Fragment from an Antique Frieze

Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones · · black chalk heightened with white gouache on brown wove paper ·  Accession ID  1995.52.14

The image depicts an ornate chandelier with detailed metalwork, angelic figures, and a central statue of a religious figure holding a child, all highlighted in gold and bronze tones. The color palette includes gold, bronze, and soft brown shades, with touches of light beige in the background. The chandelier is placed prominently in the center of the image against a backdrop of architectural details.
Sir Frederic William Burton, A Chandelier with the Virgin Mary Holding the Christ Child, 1840s/1850s, pen and brown ink with watercolor over graphite, heightened with white, on wove paper, Gift of William B. O'Neal, 1995.52.15

A Chandelier with the Virgin Mary Holding the Christ Child

Sir Frederic William Burton · 1840s/1850s · pen and brown ink with watercolor over graphite, heightened with white, on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1995.52.15