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Estate of Professor William B. O'Neal

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The image shows the lower half of a seated person's body, from the waist down to just below the knees. The individual's right leg is crossed over the left. They are wearing dark, fitted pants which are slightly wrinkled at the knees and hips. The person is sitting on a cushioned surface with extra fabric visible underneath. The background is a shaded, textured surface with no visible objects or decorations. No jewelry or held objects are visible in the image.
Henry Wyatt, Study of a Seated Man's Legs, 1816, black chalk with stumping, heightened with white, on blue wove paper, Gift of William B. O'Neal, 1995.52.214

Study of a Seated Man's Legs

Henry Wyatt · 1816 · black chalk with stumping, heightened with white, on blue wove paper ·  Accession ID  1995.52.214

The image displays a man standing upright. He is facing forward with his head turned slightly upward. He has a youthful appearance with fair skin, short dark hair, and is wearing a wide-brimmed hat, brown jacket, white shirt, light-colored trousers, tall socks, and shoes. In one hand, he holds a sickle, and in the other hand, a round woven hat. Beside him is a small dog with a brown and white coat. The background consists of a rural landscape under a large, pale sky with a round shape resembling the sun or moon.
Richard Westall, The Reaper (The Harvest Moon), pen and gray ink with gray wash and watercolor over graphite on wove paper, Gift of William B. O'Neal, 1995.52.199

The Reaper (The Harvest Moon)

Richard Westall · · pen and gray ink with gray wash and watercolor over graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1995.52.199

The image shows a line drawing of a person's upper body in profile. The individual is looking to their right, with their hand raised towards their face. The drawing emphasizes the person's facial features and hair texture. The figure is wearing a robe or loose garment. The background is plain and untextured.
Master of the Giants, Head of a Man, c. 1779, pen and brown ink on brown wove paper, Gift of William B. O'Neal, 1995.52.79

Head of a Man

Master of the Giants · c. 1779 · pen and brown ink on brown wove paper ·  Accession ID  1995.52.79

The image is a sketch of a woman shown from the waist up. She is slightly angled to the right with her body facing forward. Her facial features are delicately sketched, with closed eyes and a subtle smile. Her hair is drawn in a loose, flowing style gathered at the top. She is wearing a dress with puffed sleeves and a detailed neckline, including two darkly shaded embellishments or bows. The sketch is on a blank sheet of paper showing visible stains and wear around the edges.
Lilian Westcott Hale, Nancy Hale Bowers Seated, c. 1936, graphite on wove paper, Gift of William B. O'Neal, 1995.52.64

Nancy Hale Bowers Seated

Lilian Westcott Hale · c. 1936 · graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1995.52.64

The image depicts a hen surrounded by smaller chicks. The artwork uses detailed strokes and sepia tones, with the hen in the center and chicks scattered around it.
John Linnell, Hens and Chicks, pen and brown ink on laid paper, Gift of William B. O'Neal, 1995.52.113

Hens and Chicks

John Linnell · · pen and brown ink on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1995.52.113

The image captures a pastoral landscape as seen from a window. Rolling hills, cloudy skies, buildings, fields, and trees are depicted with smooth brushstrokes and a dream-like quality. The color scheme is earthy, featuring soft greens, browns, ochre, and hints of gray. Closest to the viewer are furrowed plots of earth, fields, and trees, framed by windowpanes.
John Northcote Nash, Valley in Somerset, watercolor over graphite on wove paper, Gift of William B. O'Neal, 1995.52.127

Valley in Somerset

John Northcote Nash · · watercolor over graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1995.52.127

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 depicts a person from the back in a seated position with their body turned slightly to the right. Most of the upper body, including the back, shoulder, and part of the arm, is visible. The person's head is turned to the right, displaying their profile. Their facial features are not entirely visible, but the side of their face can be seen. They have short, curly hair that is dark and slightly tousled. The person is nude and is sitting on a textured surface that appears to be a cloth or bedding. The background features a flat, textured pattern that doesn't display any specific details or objects. There are no visible jewelry or items being held by the person.
Samuel Woodforde, Seated Male Nude, probably 1786/1791, black chalk heightened with white on blue laid paper, Gift of William B. O'Neal, 1995.52.211

Seated Male Nude

Samuel Woodforde · probably 1786/1791 · black chalk heightened with white on blue laid paper ·  Accession ID  1995.52.211

The image shows an abstract composition of curving and linear forms. Dark lines and shapes interlock, with surrounding lines suggesting shadows or movement. The overall arrangement resembles a figure or twisting fabric.
Sir David Wilkie, A Padlock, pen and brown ink on wove paper, Gift of William B. O'Neal, 1995.52.209

A Padlock

Sir David Wilkie · · pen and brown ink on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1995.52.209

The image shows a drawing of a horse rearing. The sketch depicts the horse in mid-rear, with its body curved and front legs raised. It is drawn in a light pencil style against a plain background, emphasizing the outlines of the animal. The focus is on the horse's posture and anatomy, capturing a sense of fluidity and movement. The drawing aims to showcase the elegance and strength of the horse through a minimalist approach.
James Seymour, A Hound Jumping, c. 1743, graphite on wove paper, Gift of William B. O'Neal, 1995.52.160

A Hound Jumping

James Seymour · c. 1743 · graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1995.52.160