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Art Institute of Chicago

24,211 works

Chalk drawing of a young woman in a wrapped turban, with red chalk accents on her cheeks and lips, on cream paper.

Portrait Bust of Young Woman in Turban

Attributed to David Allan, n.d.

Pencil and wash drawing of a standing boy in a cap and jacket, one hand raised to his head, holding a stick, on a tan ground.

Standing Boy

Attributed to John Downman, c. 1794

Grey wash drawing of a herdsman with cows and sheep beside a large tree, with a distant tower on the left horizon.

Man Herding Cows and Sheep

Attributed to Nicolaes Pietersz. Berchem, 1640/83

Drawing of a bearded elderly man seated with one arm raised and finger pointing upward, rays behind his head.

Moses

Attributed to John Downman, c. 1775-1800

Drawing of a woman in a pearl headdress and lace ruff, shaded in pencil with red chalk accents.

A Court Lady

Circle of François Clouet, 1555/72

Pencil study of a seated curly-haired youth bending to examine his raised foot, set on a rock against sketched foliage.

Study after the Spinario

John Downman, 1775

Brown wash drawing of a woman and child riding a donkey beside a man, with dogs, horses and cattle around them.

Woman and Child on Donkey, Man, Dogs, Horses

After Nicolaes Berchem, n.d.

Black chalk study of a right foot with white highlights on grey paper, toes extended toward the lower left.

Study of a Right Foot

John Downman, c. 1774

Chalk study on blue-grey paper of folded brocade fabric with ornamental scroll patterns highlighted in white.

Study of Folded Brocade

John Downman, c. 1770-1800

Red chalk sketch of a rider in a turban on a donkey, with a man in a turban walking beside them holding a staff.

Woman on Donkey Accompanied by Man

Follower of Nicolaes Pietersz. Berchem, 1640/1799

Charcoal and chalk drawing on blue paper of a gathered silk cap with a tied bow and soft folds.

Study of a cap of gathered silk

John Downman, 1780/89

Pen and ink drawing of thatched farm buildings, a large tree, a cart, and a shepherd resting with sheep in a field.

Farm Under Thatched Roofs

Possibly after Abraham Bloemaert, n.d.

Pencil and white chalk drawing of crossed legs and sandaled feet of a standing figure on blue-grey paper.

Study of Crossed Legs of Standing Figure

John Downman, c. 1770-1800

Pen and ink drawing of a winged putto leaning over a draped cloth, set against a cross-hatched arched background.

Putto Holding Sudarium

Possibly after Cornelis Bloemaert, II, n.d.

Charcoal study of a seated man in a buttoned jacket and breeches beside a knotted sash with fringed ends.

Studies of a seated figure and a tied sash

John Downman, c. 1770-1800

Hand-colored etching of three men in naval-style coats studying charts in a ship's cabin.

Commanders Engaged at Sea

Thomas Rowlandson, published November 30, 1785

Charcoal study of two leather boots with trouser legs, shaded in soft grey tones with red chalk on the heels.

Two studies of a booted foot

John Downman, n.d.

Drawing sheet with thirteen ink and wash studies of heads showing varied ages and expressions.

13 Sketches of Various Faces

Possibly after Abraham Bloemaert, n.d.

Pen and ink drawing of a man and woman embracing in an interior with a tall window and table.

A man and a woman embracing in an interior

John Downman, c. 1770-1820

Soft grey lithograph portrait of a bearded, balding man in a dark jacket, head turned slightly, with loose sketched shading.

Portrait of Cezanne

Pierre-Auguste Renoir, c. 1902

Upturned Head of Youth

John Downman, n.d.

Charcoal and white chalk study of a figure in a high-waisted gown with a sash, seen from behind, on tan paper.

High-Waisted Gown

John Downman, n.d.

Grey wash drawing of a ruined stone arch beside water, framed by leafy trees and rocks, with distant hills.

Landscape with Ruin by Water

Possibly a follower of Jan Both, n.d.

Graphite drawing of a left foot and lower leg seen from the side, with soft hatched shading on pale blue paper.

Study of a left foot

John Downman, c. 1774

Graphite study of a headless classical male torso showing shaded back muscles and broken shoulder edges.

Study after the Torso Belvedere

John Downman, c. 1774

Brown wash drawing of a forest clearing with tall trees, dense foliage, and a winding path through grass.

Forest Clearing

Style of Jan Both, n.d.

Study from the antique: two bearded men in profile

John Downman, c. 1774

Red chalk drawing of a nude putto seen from behind, arm raised, on aged foxed paper.

Putto from Back

John Downman, n.d.

Brown wash drawing of rocks, trees and a mountain path, with a distant town and small figures at left.

Rocks and Mountain Path, Figures and Town Below

Bartholomeus Breenbergh, n.d.

Pencil and wash drawing of a winged cherub riding two swans with reins across calm water.

Cupid and Two Swans

John Downman, c. 1770-1800