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William Sabin

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The image displays a street scene with a classic building on the left side, a grassy area in the foreground, and smaller structures in the background. The sun illuminates the building, and the sky is blue with some clouds. Two figures are talking on a dirt path leading to more buildings. The colors are earthy and harmonious.
Italian 18th Century, Tempio della Fortuna Virile with the Tempio di Vesta in the Distance, gouache on laid paper, Gift of William B. O'Neal, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1991.150.82

Tempio della Fortuna Virile with the Tempio di Vesta in the Distance

Italian 18th Century · · gouache on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1991.150.82

The image shows a line drawing of four figures. The figures are sketched from the side, sitting down. Some figures face left with extended arms, while the figure on the left faces them. Facial features are minimal, with simple lines for eyes and noses. Long hair or head coverings are indicated by lines down their backs. The figures are unclothed, with no additional attire. The background is blank on lightly tinted paper with faint age spots.
John Flaxman, Four Seated Figures, pen and black ink and graphite on laid paper, Gift of William B. O'Neal, 1995.52.50

Four Seated Figures

John Flaxman · · pen and black ink and graphite on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1995.52.50

The image depicts a coastal path winding towards cliffs and the sea. The viewpoint is elevated, showing a broad view of the sky meeting the ocean. The brushstrokes are light and delicate, typical of watercolor art. The color scheme includes pale blues for the sea and sky, with touches of greens and browns for the landscape. In the foreground, cows, one with red horns, are seen near a cliff.
Sir George Hayter, Freshwater Bay, Isle of Wight, 1839, watercolor, gouache, and graphite with red and white chalks on blue wove paper, Gift of William B. O'Neal, 1995.52.74

Freshwater Bay, Isle of Wight

Sir George Hayter · 1839 · watercolor, gouache, and graphite with red and white chalks on blue wove paper ·  Accession ID  1995.52.74

The drawing displays a tree with roots and branches. The main focus is a large root structure extending upwards and to the right. The background hints at a forest scene. The drawing is in pencil, with shading to show depth and texture. The monochrome palette emphasizes the roots and branches, with varying shades of gray. A faintly sketched figure can be seen in the distance, partially obscured by the landscape.
Thales Fielding, The Yew at Clifton, graphite on wove paper, Gift of William B. O'Neal, 1995.52.49

The Yew at Clifton

Thales Fielding · · graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1995.52.49

This is a drawing of a horse. It depicts a horse standing in profile with its head slightly lowered and turned towards the viewer. The artist used pencil to create shading and cross-hatching to show texture and volume, emphasizing the muscle structure and form of the animal. The lines highlight the mane, markings, and contours of the horse's body. The focus is on the front half of the horse, with the hindquarters loosely sketched. The drawing captures the natural grace of the horse.
William Strutt, Studies of a Pony, graphite on wove paper, Gift of William B. O'Neal, 1995.52.175

Studies of a Pony

William Strutt · · graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1995.52.175

This is a drawing of four oval sketches. The drawing shows four distinct oval compositions, each depicting figures in dynamic scenes. The figures are drawn in a style that emphasizes movement and interaction. The use of light shading and line work creates a sense of depth and highlights the gestures and postures of the figures. Each scene appears isolated within its ellipse, evoking a sense of a story unfolding in a sequence, albeit fragmentary.
Sawrey Gilpin, Four Oval Compositions, c. 1775, pen and brown ink with gray and yellow washes over graphite on laid paper, Gift of William B. O'Neal, 1995.52.55

Four Oval Compositions

Sawrey Gilpin · c. 1775 · pen and brown ink with gray and yellow washes over graphite on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1995.52.55

This drawing is a sketch of two people in dynamic poses. A woman is seated or reclining while looking upwards, a long cloth draped around her lower body. To the right, a man is standing with his knees bent, leaning forward, and reaching upward with one arm. This man is seen in profile, and has short, curly hair and a cloth draped over his shoulders like a cape. The man and the woman hold hands, and she has her other hand on his knee. The man reaches up towards a tree behind the woman, writing something into its bark with a long tool. In the bottom left corner, two small dogs sit at the feet of the woman. The drawing is in light gray lines on beige paper, and the shapes are loose, with few details.
Giovanni Battista Cipriani, Angelica and Medoro, graphite on laid paper, Gift of William B. O'Neal, 1995.52.23

Angelica and Medoro

Giovanni Battista Cipriani · · graphite on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1995.52.23

The image shows a drawing of two individuals in a partially reclining position. The figure on the right appears to be a man with curled hair and a mustache, wearing armor with intricate detailing. The person beside him has softer features and curly hair with a floral headband. Their arms are wrapped around each other. Both figures wear historical or ceremonial attire with layered textures. There is a sword or similar object between them. The background is abstract with loose strokes and cloud-like forms.
Sir George Hayter, A Maiden Embraced by a Knight in Armor, 1838, pen and brown ink with brown wash, heightened with white, on brown wove paper, Gift of William B. O'Neal, 1995.52.77

A Maiden Embraced by a Knight in Armor

Sir George Hayter · 1838 · pen and brown ink with brown wash, heightened with white, on brown wove paper ·  Accession ID  1995.52.77

The image features a decorative urn with a lid in the center and a sketch of a person to the right of the urn. The urn is ornately decorated with intricate patterns. The color scheme is monochromatic with shades of gray on an off-white background. On the left of the urn, there are faint, unfinished sketches of smaller elements.
John Hamilton Mortimer, Designs for Decorative Vases, 1760s/1770s, black chalk on laid paper, Gift of William B. O'Neal, 1995.52.123

Designs for Decorative Vases

John Hamilton Mortimer · 1760s/1770s · black chalk on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1995.52.123

The drawing depicts the upper bodies of two overlapping male figures. The foremost figure is in profile facing right, with his head slightly turned towards the viewer. Both figures have bearded faces with minimal facial features and curly hair. They wear robes or togas with highlighted folds. The figure in the foreground has his hand down at his side. The background is plain, and the sketch is on beige paper.
Giovanni Battista Cipriani, Studies of a Classical Figure, black chalk heightened with white on light brown prepared paper, Gift of William B. O'Neal, 1995.52.24

Studies of a Classical Figure

Giovanni Battista Cipriani · · black chalk heightened with white on light brown prepared paper ·  Accession ID  1995.52.24