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A light-skinned, clean-shaven man sitting cross-legged on the floor nearly fills this almost square painting. His body is angled to our right, and he bends forward, using a knife to cut a block of dried tobacco leaves on a wood board. A straight-edged bowl is nearby to collect the flakes. The man’s head is unevenly shaved so is short on the side and bushier down the middle of his head to the back. He has a round nose, and his pink lips are parted. He wears a golden-yellow vest over a white shirt, the puffy sleeves roll up to expose the upper arms. A scarlet-red overskirt drapes across his hips over roomy slate-gray, knee-length pants. He is barefoot, and we see the underside of the toes closer to us. A scale and two roll-sized loaves of bread on a white cloth sit on the ground in front of him along the bottom edge of this canvas. Light falls across the scene from our left so the far side of his face is in shadow, as is the space behind the man. Only the top of the head of a second man, also bald, and a hand holding a long, glowing tobacco pipe are clearly visible in the shadows. The man lies with his head toward us, and his body disappears behind the other person.
Mattia Preti, A Man Cutting Tobacco, 1660s, oil on canvas, Patrons' Permanent Fund, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, and New Century Fund, 2023.19.1

A Man Cutting Tobacco

Mattia Preti · 1660s · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  2023.19.1

The image depicts a person from the waist up, seated and slightly turned to the right. The person's face is turned to the left side of the frame and features expressive eyes, an aquiline nose, and full lips. The person has curly hair cascading around their face and neck. They are wearing flowing robes, and their left arm with a hand visible extends towards the viewer. The background includes light sketching of foliage.
Giuseppe Maria Crespi, Portrait of a Man, c. 1700, red chalk on laid paper, William B. O'Neal Fund, 2021.65.1

Portrait of a Man

Giuseppe Maria Crespi · c. 1700 · red chalk on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2021.65.1

The person in the image is depicted in a dynamic stance, balancing on one leg while holding a cylindrical object with an ornate base. The person's head is tilted back, and the facial features include a slightly parted mouth and curly hair framing the face. The clothing is elaborate and flowing, with layered sleeves, and the figure stands within an abstract frame in front of a plain background.
Friedrich Sustris, Euterpe (Personification of Music), 1569/1573, pen and black ink with gray wash, heightened with white gouache, on gray-green laid paper squared in black chalk, Ruth and Jacob Kainen Memorial Acquisition Fund, 2021.15.1

Euterpe (Personification of Music)

Friedrich Sustris · 1569/1573 · pen and black ink with gray wash, heightened with white gouache, on gray-green laid paper squared in black chalk ·  Accession ID  2021.15.1

The image shows a pencil drawing of a woman from head to knee-level. She is standing or leaning against an unseen surface, with her torso turned slightly to her left. Her facial features are delicately sketched, highlighting the outline of her nose, eyebrows, and swept back bun hairstyle. Her hair is neatly styled away from her face. She wears a long, flowing garment that drapes down to the bottom of the drawing, resembling a gown-like dress with soft, fluid lines capturing the fabric folds. Her hands are in front of her, with one gently grasping the other. The background is plain, focusing attention on the figure, with the paper texture providing a subtle backdrop for the drawing.
French 19th Century, Standing Woman Leaning on Her Elbow, 1890s, black chalk heightened with white chalk on gray-blue laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2009.111.4

Standing Woman Leaning on Her Elbow

French 19th Century · 1890s · black chalk heightened with white chalk on gray-blue laid paper ·  Accession ID  2009.111.4

This is a drawing of an arm and hands with an adjacent still-life element. The drawing depicts a bent arm resting on fabric or drapery with two hands, one resting over the other. The outlines and shading are done using pencil. Beside the arm on the lower portion of the page, there is a sketch of an abstract or amorphous still-life object. The background is plain, allowing the sketch to be the main focal point. The style suggests it is a preliminary study or practice sketch, showcasing careful observation of anatomy.
French 19th Century, Young Woman's Hands and Beribboned Hat, 1890s, black chalk heightened with white chalk on buff laid papaer, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2009.111.3

Young Woman's Hands and Beribboned Hat

French 19th Century · 1890s · black chalk heightened with white chalk on buff laid papaer ·  Accession ID  2009.111.3

This is a drawing of a group of figures surrounding a central figure on a pedestal. The scene depicts individuals engaged in conversation or listening to the central figure, who appears to be addressing the crowd. The use of red chalk highlights certain figures and elements within the drawing. Faint architectural elements can be seen in the background, hinting at a public or open space setting, such as a town square. The drawing's lines and shading convey movement and interaction among the figures.
Federico Zuccaro, The Sermons and Deeds of the Antichrist, 1570, black and red chalk on laid paper, laid down on old mount, Gift of Donald Stone, 2022.40.34

The Sermons and Deeds of the Antichrist

Federico Zuccaro · 1570 · black and red chalk on laid paper, laid down on old mount ·  Accession ID  2022.40.34

The image shows a high vantage point view of a landscape with vertical cliffs, a building on the edge of one cliff, and rocky surfaces and vegetation. The pencil drawing includes detailed shading to create depth and texture, using fine lines and hatching for forms and textures. Near the base of the cliffs, there is a hint of water where a waterfall ends. The color palette is monochromatic, with varying shades of gray.
Claude Thiénon, Cliffs with a Waterfall at Tivoli, black chalk on laid paper, William B. O'Neal Fund, 2003.45.3

Cliffs with a Waterfall at Tivoli

Claude Thiénon · · black chalk on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2003.45.3

The drawing features intricate pen lines, with highlights and shading suggesting depth and movement. It depicts multiple figures engaged in a dynamic scene, possibly a battle or encounter with mythical creatures. The figures include armored human-like beings and otherworldly creatures with wings and tails. The composition is tightly packed, with figures in various postures, reaching and clashing. Swirling clouds fill the background, adding drama to the scene.
Johann Carl Loth, The Harpies Attacking Aeneas and His Companions, 1670s/1680s, pen and brown ink over black chalk, heightened with white, on gray-brown laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2009.38.1

The Harpies Attacking Aeneas and His Companions

Johann Carl Loth · 1670s/1680s · pen and brown ink over black chalk, heightened with white, on gray-brown laid paper ·  Accession ID  2009.38.1

The image shows a river scene with a bridge in the distance, a barge on the water with colored lights, and a hazy, misty atmosphere. Brushstrokes are loose and impressionistic, creating a dreamlike quality. The color palette is dominated by muted tones of green, yellow, and brown. outlines of vegetation and a path suggest a riverbank, with trees barely discernible against the blurred background.
Luigi Aloys François Joseph Loir, The Pont d'Alma at Twilight, c.1914, watercolor and gouache, with abrading and scraping, pen and black ink, with touches of graphite on pale gray, multi-color fiber, wove paper; laid down, Gift of Dian Woodner, 2009.82.1

The Pont d'Alma at Twilight

Luigi Aloys François Joseph Loir · c.1914 · watercolor and gouache, with abrading and scraping, pen and black ink, with touches of graphite on pale gray, multi-color fiber, wove paper; laid down ·  Accession ID  2009.82.1

This is a drawing of two figures. One figure is restrained and the other is wielding a weapon, confronting a serpentine creature emerging from turbulent waters. The drawing features a composition with dynamic movement, shown through curved lines of the bodies and creature's form. Bold, fluid ink strokes and a wash add depth and texture to the forms. The background includes loose, sketchy elements possibly representing rocky terrain and chaos around the scene.
Bartolommeo Gagliardo, Perseus and Andromeda, pen and brown ink with brown wash over black chalk on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2004.24.1

Perseus and Andromeda

Bartolommeo Gagliardo · · pen and brown ink with brown wash over black chalk on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2004.24.1