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Rubens, Van Dyck, and Jordaens
Closed February 19, 1975
Drawn with black chalk with white highlights on beige paper, a male lion with a full, wavy mane looks out toward us on this nearly square drawing. He stands with his body angled so his rump is farther away, to our right, but his head faces us, his eyes looking slightly off to our right. His front paws are together and his back feet slightly separated with his tail curled loosely down between his legs. The bottoms of the lion’s feet are cropped by the edge of the paper. His mane touches the top edge and his haunches nearly reach the right edge of the paper, so he fills the sheet. White chalk highlights the lion’s left eye, nose, and closed lips. A few other touches of white appear on his mane and his left shoulder, on our right.
Medieval and Renaissance Miniatures from the National Gallery of Art
Closed June 1, 1975
The image depicts a person seated and facing forward, showing their upper body and part of their lower body. The individual has a mature face with a grey beard and wears an ornate, pointed hat. The clothing is detailed with a pattern of alternating spots and crosses in gold, red, and white. The person holds a staff in one hand and a book in the other, both adorned in gold. The background is golden, and the figure is set against a backdrop of intricate blue and red swirls and leaf-like designs. The immediate background includes a decorated, bright border with floral patterns, vivid colors, and geometric designs. Surrounding the image are portions of medieval musical notation and text in elaborate script.
François Boucher in North American Collections
Closed March 17, 1974
The artwork depicts a woman reclining on a dolphin. Her body is in a relaxed, reclining position, with her head tilted slightly upward and to the side. She has delicate facial features and her hair is styled in a classical manner. The woman is partially draped in flowing fabric that wraps around her form, accentuating her figure. She is holding a small object in her left hand, while her right arm is extended outward. There are two birds near her feet. The background is a textured, earthy tone.
A Survey of the Mezzotint Technique, 1642-1962
Closed March 21, 1973
The image is a portrait of a woman from the shoulders up. She is facing slightly to her left, with a calm expression. She has long, curly hair and is dressed in attire with a high collar and a dark bow at the neckline, as well as a draped garment with wide sleeves. The background is plain with a curved border, and the bottom of the portrait includes a dedication with the name "Amelia Elisabetha, D.G. Hassiae Landgravia" and additional titles.
The Influence of Rembrandt on Nineteenth- and Early Twentieth-Century Landscape Prints
Closed September 12, 1971
The image shows a rural landscape with a slight elevation, revealing a scene of a gentle slope leading towards trees and a rustic building on the right side. The horizon is low, showcasing a vast sky. Figures are visible on the left side. The artwork features intricate etched lines and cross-hatching for texture and depth. The color scheme is monochromatic, accentuating contrasts of light and shadow. A stream winds through the scene with sheep grazing nearby, guiding the viewer's gaze towards the distant structures and trees.
Ingres in Rome
Closed February 21, 1971
This drawing features a seated woman, her body turned to the right and her head facing us. Her hands are in her lap, holding an object resembling a book. The woman has dark curly hair styled under a lace-adorned bonnet. She has deep-set eyes, thin eyebrows, and a small mouth. The woman's face and neck are drawn in detail, but her clothes and accessories are roughly sketched. She wears a dark dress under a shawl with patterns and tassels that covers her shoulders and arms. In the background, there is a faint sketch of a scene with architectural structures, including an obelisk and steps leading to a building with domes or towers.
Lithographs by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec from the Rosenwald Collection, National Gallery of Art
Closed June 24, 1969
The image depicts an illustration of a man from the chest up, leaning against a wall with his left arm raised and resting against it. He is positioned slightly angled to the right side of the frame. The man's facial features are sharply defined, with a strong jawline, a pronounced nose, and intense eyes partially shaded by the brim of his wide, dark hat. His hair is mostly hidden under the hat except for a few strands falling on his forehead. He is wearing a buttoned shirt with visible black suspenders and a light-colored scarf wrapped around his neck. The background is sketchy and abstract, with varying shades of gray suggesting a textured, shadowy environment.
Rembrandt in the National Gallery of Art
Closed May 11, 1969
Shown from the waist up, an older man with pale, peachy skin looks out at us with deep-set, gray eyes under a furrowed brow, in front of a sable-brown background in this vertical portrait painting. His body is angled to our left, and his face turns to us. He has a faintly pink, bulbous nose, and his slightly sunken cheeks are shaded with gray. His peach-colored lips are framed with a wispy, gray mustache and goatee. Bronze-orange lines are incised within the battleship gray of his hair to create soft curls under his brown beret, which has gold trim around the base. The dark collar of his fawn-brown coat is turned up so his neck is covered. He is lit from the upper left, so his body and the right side of the painting are deeply shadowed. On our left, the canvas is painted with blended strokes of tawny and dark brown. His dark coat blends into the background, and his folded hands are in shadow in the lower left corner. The brushstrokes are visible in some areas, especially in the man’s face. The painting is signed and dated next to his shoulder, to our left, “Rembrandt f. 1659.”
Twentieth-Century French Prints and Drawings from the Rosenwald Collection, the Chester Dale Collection, and the Frank Crowninshield Collection
Closed June 25, 1968
The image is a sketch of a person shown from the side, capturing their upper body and head. The person is seated, leaning forward with their head resting on their hand. They have short, wavy hair framing their face and are depicted in profile. They are wearing a garment with a soft, textured appearance. In front of the person is a tall, slender glass, placed on a circular surface and a small dish or saucer nearby. The background of the image is a plain, light surface.
Modern British Prints
Closed October 21, 1968
The image shows a gothic-style cathedral in the distance, surrounded by a wooden fence and a body of water. A grassy terrain leads to the cathedral, with fine details in the brushstrokes. The color scheme is monochromatic in shades of sepia and muted browns. Trees can be seen behind the cathedral.
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