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Professor William B. O'Neal

American, 1907 - 1994

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This is a drawing of an indoor scene with classical architecture and figures. The description details a richly imagined interior setting with tall fluted columns, ornate capitals, a high ceiling with decorative elements, figures gathered, some seated on an elevated platform, possibly for a celebratory or ceremonial purpose. The composition features dynamic lines, angles suggesting depth, draped fabrics, a statue on a pedestal, and detailed ornamental work.
Pietro Fancelli, Timotheus Playing the Lyre before Alexander and Thaïs in the Hall of the Palace at Persepolis, c. 1820, pen and brown ink with gray wash over black chalk and graphite, squared for transfer, on two joined sheets of wove paper, Gift of William B. O'Neal, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1991.150.21

Timotheus Playing the Lyre before Alexander and Thaïs in the Hall of the Palace at Persepolis

Pietro Fancelli · c. 1820 · pen and brown ink with gray wash over black chalk and graphite, squared for transfer, on two joined sheets of wove paper ·  Accession ID  1991.150.21

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 landscape with a low horizon and an expansive sky. There is a prominent, detailed tree on the horizon with intricate, leafless branches. Two small figures, possibly sheep, and a large rock are visible beyond. The scene is depicted with fine linework, creating a detailed and realistic scene. The color palette is monochromatic with various shades of black and grey against a beige background. Birds are seen mid-flight in the sky.
Jean Frélaut, Tree in a Landscape, 1907, etching in black on wove paper, Gift of William B. O'Neal, 1991.150.96

Tree in a Landscape

Jean Frélaut · 1907 · etching in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1991.150.96

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

This is a drawing of a decorative stage proscenium. The image shows an ornate proscenium arch with classical architectural elements and intricate embellishments. The center of the drawing features a curtain with the title "IL TRIONFO DELLA FEDELTA" in large letters. Surrounding the curtain are sculptural elements, such as winged figures and cherubs. The panels on the sides of the proscenium box contain standing statues in niches, adding to the grandeur of the scene. The overall style reflects baroque or neoclassical influences.
Maria Antonia Walpurgis, Lorenzo Zucchi, Il Trionfo della Fedeltá. Dramma Pastorale Per Musica Di E.T.P.A., 1754, bound volume with 1 engraved double-title page, 1 engraved portrait, 1 engraved head-piece and tail-piece, and 7 etched and engraved double-page illustrations on laid paper, William B. O'Neal Fund, 2009.92.3

Il Trionfo della Fedeltá. Dramma Pastorale Per Musica Di E.T.P.A.

Maria Antonia Walpurgis, Lorenzo Zucchi · 1754 · bound volume with 1 engraved double-title page, 1 engraved portrait, 1 engraved head-piece and tail-piece, and 7 etched and engraved double-page illustrations on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2009.92.3

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