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The image shows a landscape view with an elevated perspective looking out towards a scene. A village with a church steeple is visible across a stream, with a mountain rising on the right. A stone structure is situated on the mountain slope. The image is monochromatic, likely created with charcoal, showcasing soft shades and textures on trees and rocks. The color palette is limited to earthy tones. Rocks and trees in the foreground lead the eye towards the distant elements of the landscape.
Simon Mathurin Lantara, Moonlit Landscape with a River and Castle, c. 1770/1778, black chalk and white chalk on brown paper, Gift of Funds from Merritt P. Dyke, 2022.116.1

Moonlit Landscape with a River and Castle

Simon Mathurin Lantara · c. 1770/1778 · black chalk and white chalk on brown paper ·  Accession ID  2022.116.1

This is a drawing of a group of figures gathered around a central seated figure indoors. The drawing features a multitude of figures rendered in delicate pencil lines. The central part of the composition includes a seated figure with an outstretched arm, positioned in front of a group of standing and seated figures. In the background, architectural elements such as columns and arches suggest an indoor setting. The details are often sketchy and indistinct, contributing to an impression of movement and interaction within the group.
Jean-Claude Naigeon, Timoleon Thanked by the Citizens of Syracuse, c. 1790, black chalk on pale green wove paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2012.62.1

Timoleon Thanked by the Citizens of Syracuse

Jean-Claude Naigeon · c. 1790 · black chalk on pale green wove paper ·  Accession ID  2012.62.1

The image shows a woodland scene from a slightly elevated viewpoint. Two large trees with textured bark are in the foreground, with detailed leaves. A felled tree is to the right, and more trees are seen in the background with lighter strokes. The scene suggests a forest landscape in graphite gray tones.
Pierre-Henri de Valenciennes, A Stand of Trees, 1797/1798, black chalk on laid paper, laid down on old album sheet, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2018.161.1

A Stand of Trees

Pierre-Henri de Valenciennes · 1797/1798 · black chalk on laid paper, laid down on old album sheet ·  Accession ID  2018.161.1

This is a drawing of a group of figures in a dynamic scene. The drawing showcases several sketches of people intermingled in what appears to be an animated gathering or event within a room. The central figure seems to be reclined or in a seated position, surrounded by other figures who appear to be engaged in expressive postures. The artist uses fluid, sweeping lines and shading to suggest movement and depth, capturing a sense of drama and motion in the composition. There is a play of light and shadow, enhancing the three-dimensionality of the scene. The overall atmosphere implies a historical or mythological setting, as suggested by the attire and architectural elements in the background.
Gabriel François Doyen, Brutus Condemning His Sons to Death, c. 1760, black chalk and white chalk with stumping, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2010.128.1

Brutus Condemning His Sons to Death

Gabriel François Doyen · c. 1760 · black chalk and white chalk with stumping ·  Accession ID  2010.128.1

Jean-François Millet, Path in the Countryside, Vichy, 1866/1868, pen and brown ink with brown wash, on wove(?) paper laid down on an old mount, Purchased as the Gift of Joan and David Maxwell in Honor of Margaret Morgan Grasselli, 2020.91.1

Path in the Countryside, Vichy

Jean-François Millet · 1866/1868 · pen and brown ink with brown wash, on wove(?) paper laid down on an old mount ·  Accession ID  2020.91.1

Auguste Allongé, Autumn Landscape in the Forest of Fontainebleau, c. 1860, watercolor with graphite, Purchased as the Gift of Alexander M. and Judith W. Laughlin, 2019.64.1

Autumn Landscape in the Forest of Fontainebleau

Auguste Allongé · c. 1860 · watercolor with graphite ·  Accession ID  2019.64.1

The image shows a sketch of a woman's upper body and head in profile. Her head is slightly tilted backward, with closed eyes and calm expression. She has curly hair around her face and is wearing a textured garment draped around her shoulders. There is a suggestion of a ribbon or bow near her neck. The background is composed of cross-hatched lines creating a shaded effect.
Paolo Vetri, Young Woman Asleep, 1870s, pen and black ink with black wash on wove paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2017.11.1

Young Woman Asleep

Paolo Vetri · 1870s · pen and black ink with black wash on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2017.11.1

This is a drawing depicting a religious scene. In the center is a figure seated on a throne or elevated chair, with a halo around their head. Another smaller figure is seated on their knee. To the left stands a figure in a robe with a pointed hat and staff. To the right, another figure bends forward. Below the central figure, two cherubic figures are depicted. The drawing is done in a monochrome palette of browns and sepia tones with delicate shading. A rectangular border frames the scene.
Luigi Brenta, The Madonna and Child Enthroned with a Bishop Saint and a Kneeling Ecclesiastic, c. 1820s, pen and brown ink with brown wash on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2020.62.1

The Madonna and Child Enthroned with a Bishop Saint and a Kneeling Ecclesiastic

Luigi Brenta · c. 1820s · pen and brown ink with brown wash on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2020.62.1

The image depicts an upper-body sketch of a person facing to the right in profile. The person has their hands clasped together in front of them. The individual's face shows a sloping forehead, a straight nose, and slightly pursed lips. Their hair is styled back neatly with loose curls at the back, and they are wearing a garment with puffed sleeves and a wide neckline. There is no visible jewelry, and the background is plain.
Eugène Devéria, Study of an Angel, 1838/1840, graphite on wove paper, Diane A. Nixon Fund, 2018.63.1

Study of an Angel

Eugène Devéria · 1838/1840 · graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2018.63.1

The image depicts a grand architectural drawing with a central perspective view leading through a monumental archway. The point of view is straight on, showcasing the symmetrical design and scale of the arch, with columns and detailed architectural elements drawing the eye upward. The street extends beyond the archway, lined with buildings that diminish in size. The brushstrokes create depth and detail, with shading emphasizing the architecture's three-dimensional qualities. The color palette is primarily monochromatic, using shades of gray to highlight the structure's intricacies. Large figures on pedestals under the arch provide scale, and figures and horses can be seen on the distant street, adding perspective.
Maurizio Pedetti, An Architectural Capriccio with a Triumphal Arch, 1784, pen and gray and black ink and gray wash over graphite on laid paper, laid down, Gift of Vincent J. Buonanno, 2017.128.1

An Architectural Capriccio with a Triumphal Arch

Maurizio Pedetti · 1784 · pen and gray and black ink and gray wash over graphite on laid paper, laid down ·  Accession ID  2017.128.1