Provenance

Professor and Mrs. Henry A. Millon

Millon, Henry A. and Judith

Explore selected works

See all 21 works of art
The image shows an oval portrait of a man facing slightly to one side. He has long, curly hair, a moustache, and a composed expression. The man is wearing a dark coat with a high collar, adorned with a decorative button at the neck, and a white shirt underneath. The background is plain and dark, emphasizing the man's face and attire.
Abraham Blooteling, Johan de Wit, mezzotint on laid paper, Gift of Henry and Judith Rice Millon, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1991.203.11

Johan de Wit

Abraham Blooteling · · mezzotint on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1991.203.11

The image shows a portrait of a male figure from the chest upward. He is facing forward, looking directly at the viewer. The man has distinct facial features with slightly arched eyebrows and a prominent nose. He has long, dark, curly hair that falls past his shoulders. He is wearing an ornate lace cravat around his neck, standing out against his dark armor. The armor is detailed with studs and decorative patterns. The background features an oval frame around the figure, set against a plain backdrop, giving the portrait a classic and formal appearance.
Abraham Blooteling, Hendrik Casimir II, Count of Nassau-Dietz, mezzotint on laid paper, Gift of Henry and Judith Rice Millon, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1991.203.10

Hendrik Casimir II, Count of Nassau-Dietz

Abraham Blooteling · · mezzotint on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1991.203.10

The image shows a skinned animal carcass hanging on the left side. Two figures, a man and a woman, are positioned behind it. The woman appears to be leaning forward, as if handling an object. The color palette is primarily sepia with varying tones of brown and beige. On the right side, there are various produce and kitchen items, such as a basket of vegetables, a cabbage, and different pots and containers. In the foreground, there are more kitchenware and clothing items, creating a cluttered scene on a raised surface. Above this area, there are a few bottles and a bowl with a duck-shaped object in the background.
David Teniers the Younger, Interior of a Kitchen, etching on laid paper, Gift of Henry and Judith Rice Millon, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1991.203.14

Interior of a Kitchen

David Teniers the Younger · · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1991.203.14

The image is an engraving. It features a portrait of a person viewed from the torso upwards, set within an ornate oval frame. The individual is positioned slightly angled to the left while facing the viewer. They have facial features including a mustache and wavy hair that reaches just below the ears. The person wears a dark garment with a high collar and may be draped with a robe or cloak. Surrounding the oval frame are elaborate carved embellishments, and a cherubic figure sits at the bottom right, looking upwards and holding decorative foliage. Beneath this figure, sailing ships are etched into the lower section of the carved frame. In the background, detailed engraving work embellishes the image with intricate patterns and shapes.
Jacobus Houbraken, Algernon Percy, Earl of Northumberland, 1738, engraving and etching on laid paper, Gift of Henry and Judith Rice Millon, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1991.203.5

Algernon Percy, Earl of Northumberland

Jacobus Houbraken · 1738 · engraving and etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1991.203.5

The image shows a portrait of a man with a composed expression, looking directly at the viewer. He has long, curly hair and is wearing historical formal attire with a large, white collar and voluminous sleeves. The background features an ornate, octagonal frame with decorative leaf-like elements. Below the portrait is an elaborate coat of arms, flanked by two figures, and inscriptive text.
Peter Ludwig van Schuppen, Pierre Ignace de Braux, 1661, engraving on laid paper, Gift of Henry and Judith Rice Millon, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1991.203.9

Pierre Ignace de Braux

Peter Ludwig van Schuppen · 1661 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1991.203.9

This is a drawing of an ornate architectural structure. The drawing depicts a detailed elevation of a decorative architectural element, possibly a pedestal or an altar, featuring classical motifs reminiscent of neoclassical design. The structure is symmetrical, with a series of steps leading to a large base. Above this base are rounded and rectangular sections adorned with intricate molding and classical embellishments, including scrolls and urn shapes. An ornate wreath encircles a central circular element near the upper middle section, flanked by fluted columns and elaborate scrolling patterns. The design is drawn with precise, thin lines on a light background, indicating a technical and careful approach typical in architectural plans or concept drawings.
French 18th Century, Design for a Catafalque, pen and black and brown ink over graphite on laid paper, Gift of Henry and Judith Rice Millon, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1991.203.20

Design for a Catafalque

French 18th Century · · pen and black and brown ink over graphite on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1991.203.20

The image depicts a man holding a severed head in one hand and a decorative hat in the other, standing in front of a guillotine. The man is detailed with light-colored hair, facial features showing a slight smirk, wearing a blue military-style jacket with yellow epaulettes, white breeches, knee-high boots, and a sash with "EGALITÉ" written on it. A man sits slumped to the left with his head on a block and a pile of pink liquid below. In the background, a crowd armed with pikes is visible, with buildings and a cloudy sky.
Isaac Cruikshank, The Martyr of Equality, 1793, hand-colored etching on laid paper, Gift of Henry and Judith Rice Millon, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1991.203.12

The Martyr of Equality

Isaac Cruikshank · 1793 · hand-colored etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1991.203.12

This is a drawing of an interior scene of a rustic dwelling. The room is crowded with various elements common in a humble domestic setting. To the left, there is a bunk bed made with simple bedding and a partially visible object resting on top. Below it, a small figure is seated beside a wooden table with utensils. In the foreground, another figure is seated on a stool, with an object in hand, while another figure stands or leans behind them, partially draped in fabric. To the side hangs a cooking pot, indicating the presence of a hearth or cooking space. Several objects like tools or sticks are scattered on the ground, adding to the cluttered atmosphere. The artist uses detailed hatching and cross-hatching to create depth and texture, emphasizing the rustic quality of the interior.
Adriaen van Ostade, Peasant Family in an Interior wtih the Father Feeding a Child, 1648, etching, with touches of drypoint, on laid paper, Gift of Henry and Judith Rice Millon, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1991.203.1

Peasant Family in an Interior wtih the Father Feeding a Child

Adriaen van Ostade · 1648 · etching, with touches of drypoint, on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1991.203.1

This image shows an architectural structure with a central dome flanked by two smaller domes. The central building is detailed with columns and ornate decorations, with two pyramidal towers on each side. The composition includes symmetrical elements, intricate stonework, and a forest of trees in the background. A coat of arms and an unfinished scroll embellish the bottom of the structure.
Giuseppe Vasi, Sepulcher for the Kings of France, 1739, etching and engraving on laid paper, Gift of Henry and Judith Rice Millon, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1991.203.23

Sepulcher for the Kings of France

Giuseppe Vasi · 1739 · etching and engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1991.203.23

The image depicts a man from the waist up. He is seated with his body facing slightly to the left while his head is turned toward the viewer, creating a three-quarter view. The man has long, curly hair that extends past his shoulders, a prominent nose, and calm eyes. He is wearing a dark, long-sleeved garment with a white cravat around his neck. The background features an ornate frame with an oval shape enclosing the portrait and a rectangular plaque below it identifying him as Sir William Trumbull, Principal Secretary of State to King William III.
George Vertue, William Trumbull, 1724, engraving and etching on laid paper, Gift of Henry and Judith Rice Millon, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1991.203.7

William Trumbull

George Vertue · 1724 · engraving and etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1991.203.7