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This painting depicts a busy scene on a frozen river or lake, filled with a crowd of people. The horizon is in the center, showing boats and low buildings in the distance. Closer to us, many people are engaged in different activities on the ice. Some ride in a horse-drawn sled, while others play a game with long sticks and small round balls. The people wear colorful clothing in shades of red, blue, yellow, green, and black. Some of the women wear elaborate gowns with ruffled collars, while the men wear colorful suits and wide-brimmed hats. Other people wear simpler jackets and trousers. A few dogs run on the ice among the crowds. Aside from the colorful clothing, the color palette is mostly shades of cream, light gray, and pale blue.
Hendrick Avercamp, Winter Games on the Frozen River Ijssel, c. 1626, pen and black and gray ink with watercolor, gouache, and graphite on laid paper; laid down, Woodner Collection, Gift of Andrea Woodner, 2006.11.3

Winter Games on the Frozen River Ijssel

Hendrick Avercamp · c. 1626 · pen and black and gray ink with watercolor, gouache, and graphite on laid paper; laid down ·  Accession ID  2006.11.3

The image depicts a landscape with a castle in a valley. Mountains are in the distance under a soft sky. The castle, stone with cylindrical towers, stands in the middle. There are rooftops indicating a village around it. The painting uses detailed brushstrokes for a realistic effect. The nearby land is brown and green, and foliage is in muted greens and browns. The color scheme is dominated by cool blues and grays, creating a serene atmosphere. Figures with a cart and animals are present in the middle ground.
John Varley, Harlech Castle and Snowdon, c. 1805, watercolor over graphite with sponging-out on wove paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1992.96.2

Harlech Castle and Snowdon

John Varley · c. 1805 · watercolor over graphite with sponging-out on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1992.96.2

Sir Edwin Landseer, Study for "Alpine Mastiffs Reanimating a Distressed Traveler" (recto); Study for "Alpine Mastiffs Reanimating a Distressed Traveler" (verso), 1820, a) graphite and pen and brown ink on laid paper b) graphite on laid paper, The Helena E.M. Gunnarsson Fund, 2023.29.1.a-b

Study for "Alpine Mastiffs Reanimating a Distressed Traveler" (recto); Study for "Alpine Mastiffs Reanimating a Distressed Traveler" (verso)

Sir Edwin Landseer · 1820 · a) graphite and pen and brown ink on laid paper b) graphite on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2023.29.1.a-b

The image depicts towering rock formations with intricate details and textures. The scene shows cliffs, mountains, vegetation, and a stream at the base. The color palette includes earthy tones, vibrant foliage, and a soft blue sky. Small figures can be seen in the distance, adding scale to the scene.
William Day, A Singular Rock in Dove-Dale named the Pickerell, 1789, graphite and watercolor on laid paper; laid down on original mount, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1990.18.1

A Singular Rock in Dove-Dale named the Pickerell

William Day · 1789 · graphite and watercolor on laid paper; laid down on original mount ·  Accession ID  1990.18.1

The image shows a sketch with an urban landscape featuring architectural elements. The scene includes a river, a bridge, various buildings with domed and rounded shapes, boats on the water, and a sky with sketched clouds. The sketch is created using fine lines and limited colors, giving it a monochrome appearance.
William Marlow, The Tiber with Saint Peter's and the Castel S. Angelo (recto), 1765/1768, pen and ink with graphite on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2014.103.1.a

The Tiber with Saint Peter's and the Castel S. Angelo (recto)

William Marlow · 1765/1768 · pen and ink with graphite on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2014.103.1.a

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The Bay of Naples (verso)

William Marlow · 1765/1768 · pen and ink on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2014.103.1.b