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Pencil sketch of a standing woman in a long tunic holding a basket overhead, with loose background studies.

Drawing of a Woman Holding a Basket Over Her Head

Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta

Watercolor botanical study of pink and red cosmos flowers with thin green stems and buds on pale paper.

Study of Cosmos

Sophia L. Crownfield, 1890

Ink study of thistle stems with spiky leaves, buds and open flower heads on tan paper, by Sophia L. Crownfield.

Study of Thistle Plants

Sophia L. Crownfield, 1900

Graphite sketch on tan paper of a standing man in a long robe and cap, head bowed, hands clasped in front.

Study of a Standing Man

Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta

Pencil sketch of a standing man in a cloak and hat, one arm raised upward, looking toward the sky.

Standing Man Reaching Upward

Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta

Pencil sketch of a bowed man in a long robe, with a second partial figure sketched at the right, on tan paper.

Two Studies of a Bowing Man (Christopher Columbus)

Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta

Graphite pencil study of draped fabric gathered around a female torso on cream paper.

Study of a Female Torso and Drapery

Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta

Watercolor botanical study of maidenhair fern, trumpet vine and nasturtium flowers on pale paper.

Stuy of Maidenhair Fern, Trumpet Vine and Nasturtium

Sophia L. Crownfield, 1900

Graphite sketch of draped fabric with dark folds on tan tracing paper, marked with a museum stamp.

Drapery Study

Francis Augustus Lathrop, 1900

Pencil sketch of a woman's head turned to the side, hair pinned up with a bow, on tan paper.

Sketch of Woman's Head

Francis Augustus Lathrop, 1900

Pen and ink drawing of a standing U.S. military officer in a wide-brimmed hat, holding a sword, on tan paper.

American Officer (Spanish American War)

Howard Chandler Christy, 1890

Brown wash design drawing of a decorative ceiling grid with white scrolling foliage panels, fading to plain outlined panels b

Design for a Bedroom Ceiling

Francis Augustus Lathrop, 1880

Charcoal sketch of a kneeling woman in draped robes, face upturned, one arm raised in a gesture of prayer.

Study for a Kneeling Woman

Francis Augustus Lathrop, 1880

Red-brown watercolor study of a robed standing Christ figure with outstretched arms and a radiating halo.

Study for Christ, Chancel of St. Bartholomew, New York

Francis Augustus Lathrop, 1880

Pencil study of a standing man with a mustache in a long draped robe, one arm extended, the other holding a folded sheet.

Study for "Titian Showing

Daniel Huntington, 1870

Pencil sketch of an angel kneeling in prayer before a radiant cross on an ornamented altar base.

Sketch of Angel Kneeling Before a Cross

Francis Augustus Lathrop, 1900

Pencil sketch of a multi-panel design with robed figures, a crowd with raised arms, and a mother holding a child in a lobed f

Sketch for a Window or Ceiling

Francis Augustus Lathrop, 1900

Grey wash costume drawing of a standing man in an ornate robe, feathered turban and curved sword, with one arm extended.

Costume Design: Persian Prince, for a Stage Production Designed by Giuseppe Galli Bibiena

Antonio Daniele Bertoli, 1710

Charcoal drawing of a bearded man looking upward in dark cloak, with a figure from behind holding a rolled paper in the foreg

Benedict Knew Him for the Man Whose Name Was Still Warm Upon Their Lips, Illustration for Scribner's Magazine (XXXVI,…

Frank Walter Taylor, 1900

Graphite sketch of a woman's head with downcast eyes and a draped veil, on tan paper.

Study for Head of the Madonna

Francis Augustus Lathrop, 1900

Graphite sketch on tan paper of a woman's face tilted upward, with loosely drawn hair outline and shaded features.

Sketch of a Woman's Face

Francis Augustus Lathrop, 1900

Pencil sketch of a seated draped woman holding a torch beside a pedestal, with the Manhattan magazine masthead across the top

Design for the Cover of the Manhattan Illustrated Monthly Magazine

Francis Augustus Lathrop, 1880

Watercolor design for a painted panel with winged figures, putti, garlands and classical relief scenes in pastel tones.

Design for a painted panel

Michel Angelo Pergolesi, 1800

Pencil sketch of a nude male figure seen from behind, arms outstretched and one leg bent, on cream paper.

Sketch for "Night"

Francis Augustus Lathrop, 1890

Pencil sketch of figures in an interior with draped curtains, with handwritten notes below the drawing.

Mataafas Men Making

John La Farge, 1890

Graphite sketch on tan paper of a woman with upswept hair and bowed head, with white highlights and loose hatching.

Marie

Carroll Beckwith, 1900

Pencil sketch of a head turned to one side with loose hair and sketched shoulders on tan paper.

Sketch for the Head of an Angel

Francis Augustus Lathrop, 1880

Watercolor embroidery design with a winged horse, roses and a lyre in a floral corner border on aged paper.

Design for Embroidery, Corner of Gentleman's Waistcoat

Jean François Bony, 1770

Portrait, possibly Elizabeth Vail

Carroll Beckwith

Watercolor design of the Baptism of Christ with a dove descending in light above the river and onlookers on the bank.

Baptism of Christ

Francis Augustus Lathrop, 1900

Pencil sketch of a kneeling winged angel with head bowed and hands clasped in prayer on pale paper.

Study for an Angel in Adoration

Francis Augustus Lathrop, 1880

Pencil and white chalk sketch on grey paper of a pensive woman with her chin resting on her hand.

Possible Study for "Marth

Daniel Huntington, 1860

Red chalk sketch of a seated man in loose outline within a rectangular frame on cream paper.

Portrait of a Seated Man

Fortunato Duranti

Watercolor design for a decorative panel with a central urn of scrolling flowers, rosettes and wreaths in green, pink and gol

Design for a Decorative Panel

John La Farge, 1900

Head of a Woman

Francis Augustus Lathrop, 1900

Design drawing for a Gothic stained glass window with two robed women, a lily and open book, a cross, and scripture text belo

Design for Stained Glass Window

Francis Augustus Lathrop, 1900

Portrait of May Bright

Martha S. Day, 1850

Loose pencil sketch on brown paper of heavenly figures with wings and draped forms, torn at the right edge.

Sketch of Heavenly Figures

Francis Augustus Lathrop, 1900

Pencil sketch of a kneeling winged angel with clasped hands and bowed head on cream paper.

Sketch of Kneeling Angel

Francis Augustus Lathrop, 1900

Graphite and chalk study on tan paper of a figure with a raised arm and hands, with flowing hair and handwritten notes.

Study for a Duplicate of "Repitition of Christiana"

Daniel Huntington, 1850

Pencil sketch of a draped female figure standing beside a wooden cross on clouds, head bowed, one arm extended.

Sketch for Central Figure in the Ascension

Francis Augustus Lathrop, 1900

Pencil sketch of two studies of draped cloth with soft shading on pale paper.

Study of Drapery

Francis Augustus Lathrop, 1900

Study of Feet

Francis Augustus Lathrop, 1900

Pencil portrait of a young woman with curled hair and ribbons, gazing to the side, drawn on pale paper.

Portrait of a Young Woman

Gilbert Tompkins, New York, NY, USA, 1900

Pencil and brown wash sketch of a winged angel figure in flowing drapery, with a second wing behind on toned paper.

Study for an Angel

Francis Augustus Lathrop, 1880

Watercolor and pencil design for an ornate wall niche with columns, arched canopy, heraldic shield and rosettes.

Design for a Wall Niche

John La Farge, 1900

Charcoal drawing of two men in bowler hats beside a ticker tape machine spilling tape into a basket in an interior.

"I Don't Think It's Going Up; I Know It's Going Up!"

William Robinson Leigh, 1900

Pencil study of a young woman's head and shoulders with hair parted and drawn back, dated 1859.

Study for Portrait

Léon Bonnat, 1859

Red chalk drawing of an ornate urn-shaped vase with scrolled handles, arabesque decoration, and a masklike motif on a pedesta

Vase with arabesque decoration

Jean-Robert Ango, 1770

Watercolor design for a stained glass window with Adam and Eve, three biblical figures, and scenes of Annunciation, Nativity,

Design for Stained Glass Window, Saint Peter's Episcopal Church, Albany, NY

Edward Burne-Jones, 1880

Watercolor design for a stained glass window with a saint, robed figures, a child, and a Crucifixion medallion above.

Design for Stained Glass Window, St. Paul's Church, Boston, MA

Edward Burne-Jones, 1870

Watercolor design for three gothic stained glass lancet panels with figures and leafy borders, labeled for Paisley Abbey.

Design for Stained Glass, Southeast Window Nave, Paisley Abbey, Scotland

Edward Burne-Jones, 1870

Pencil and colored pencil drawing of a floor lamp with shade plan, elevations, and a floral vase motif on the column.

Floor Lamp, Henry J. Allen Residence, Wichita, Kansas

George Mann Niedecken, 1910

Grey and red chalk design drawing of an ornate panel with garlands, birds, and figures in a garden scene.

Feste Bacchique

Jean-Antoine Watteau, 1710

Grey ink drawing of a shepherd with a staff and a seated woman under trees, framed by rococo scrollwork and garlands.

Le Berger empressé

Gabriel Huquier, 1730

Black chalk drawing on blue paper of a sibyl raising one arm, holding a book, with heavy draped robes.

The Cumaean Sibyl from Raphael's Fresco in St. Maria della Pace

Design for stained glass showing nude Adam and Eve beside trees in two gothic arched windows, with an apple.

Adam and Eve, Design for Stained Glass Window, Frankby Church, Birkenhead (Cheshire), England

Edward Burne-Jones, 1870

Red chalk drawing of a winged cupid figure with curly hair and one arm raised, over a faint blue grid on tan paper.

Cupid

Chalk drawing on blue paper of a draped female figure in a twisting pose with bare feet, study for a fresco.

The Phrygian Sybil from Raphael’s Fresco in St. Maria della Pace

Pencil and yellow-coloured design drawing of a suspended glass-dish ceiling light fixture with cords, with a title block and

Light Fixture for Mr. Allen's Study and Mrs. Allen's Room, Henry J. Allen Residence, Wichita, Kansas

George Mann Niedecken, 1910

Pencil and ink drawing of a light fixture cross section and glass disc plan for a 1910 residence interior.

Light Fixture and Plan of Glass Disc for Mr. Allen's Study and Mrs. Allen's Dressing Room, Henry J. Allen Residence,…

George Mann Niedecken, 1910

Red chalk sketch of a monkey in a feathered hat and cloak playing a violin with a bow while seated.

Monkey Playing a Violin

Jean-Antoine Watteau, 1700

Drawing of a veiled female saint holding a lily and cross in a stone arched niche, a study for a stained glass window.

Study for the Goddard Memorial Window, in St. John's Church, Providence, Rhode Island

Francis Augustus Lathrop, 1880

Woman with Flowers

Francis Augustus Lathrop, 1880

Brown ink and wash drawing of turbaned, robed figures gathered around a seated man beneath a draped canopy.

Two Attendants with the Heavenly Horseman

Felice Giani, 1820

Pencil and colored pencil design drawing of a fringed table lamp with a yellow shade and tiered base, with handwritten specif

Portable Lamp for Living Room, Henry J. Allen Residence, Wichita, Kansas

George Mann Niedecken, 1910

Pen and brown wash drawing of a nude man carrying an older man on his shoulders, with two draped onlookers.

The Aeneas Group from the Conflagration in the Borgo

Felice Giani, 1820

Red chalk drawing of a nude winged cupid seen from behind, one arm extended, on tan paper.

Cupid from Amor Arguing with Zeus, After Raphael

Drawing of a muscular nude man with both arms raised overhead, shown in a twisting standing pose on grey paper.

Study for St. Sebastian, Museo Pomarici Santomasi, Puglia, Italy

Ludovico Carracci, 1590

Sketch of a Head

Francis Augustus Lathrop, 1900

Grey wash drawing of a woman in a long skirt sketching at a slanted table while seated on a wooden ladder-back chair.

A woman drawing

Cooper Union Art School, 1850

Pencil sketch of a standing man in a suit and waistcoat, holding an object, drawn loosely on cream paper.

Sketch of a Man

Francis Augustus Lathrop, 1900

Ink and wash sketch of three Hercules scenes: a centaur struggle, a central seated scene, and a warrior combat in roundels.

Three Deeds of Hercules

Felice Giani, 1810

Black and white chalk drawing of a woman in a flowing white dress leaning on a ledge, on tan paper.

Standing Woman in a White Dress

Marie-Françoise-Constance Mayer, 1820

Pencil sketch of a standing man seen from behind in a wide-brimmed hat, with two smaller head studies beside him.

Sketches of a Man, Rome

Francis Augustus Lathrop, 1880

Pencil study of a right foot with toes, drawn with soft hatched shading on tan paper with a museum stamp.

Study of Right Foot

Francis Augustus Lathrop, 1900

Sketch of Woman's Head in Profile

Francis Augustus Lathrop, 1900

Pencil studies of two muscular arms, one bent with a clenched hand, the other lower with fists, on cream paper.

Studies of Arms

Francis Augustus Lathrop, 1900

Pencil sketches of two arched lunette compositions on tan paper, showing robed figures, a winged figure, and architectural or

Sketches of Two Lunettes

Francis Augustus Lathrop, 1900

Graphite sketch on tan paper showing a fluted shell at left and two studies of bare feet at right.

Studies of Feet, and a Fluted Shell

Francis Augustus Lathrop, 1900

Pencil sketch of a young woman sewing while seated in a bentwood chair beside a draped table with a sewing basket.

Marian Sewing

Mary A. Hallock Foote, 1880

Sketch of a song sparrow perched on a branch above a nest with eggs among leaves, drawn on brown toned paper.

Song Sparrow

Ernest Thompson Seton, 1890

Priest in St. Peter's

Francis Augustus Lathrop, 1880

Watercolor fashion plate of a seated woman in green gown, a man in dark coat, and a standing bride in white veil.

Fashion Plate

Anais Toudouze, 1850

Loose pencil sketch of a central standing figure with radiating marks above a crowd of figures in an arched composition.

Sketch of Figure on a Cross

Francis Augustus Lathrop, 1900

Watercolor sketch of a central figure rising above falling forms, surrounded by winged angels in golden light within an arch.

Sketch for the Painting in the Chancel of St. Bartholomew, New York City

Francis Augustus Lathrop, 1890

Charcoal study of a standing figure seen from behind, wrapped in folded cloth drapery on aged tan paper.

Figure with Drapery

Francis Augustus Lathrop, 1900

Watercolor design of a winged angel above a sailor at a ship's sail, with a memorial inscription panel below.

Design for a Memorial Window for Albert Spencer

Francis Augustus Lathrop, 1900

Pencil sketch of two clasped hands with cross-hatched shading on tan paper, with a museum stamp at lower right.

Study of Clasped Hands

Francis Augustus Lathrop, 1900

Pencil sketch of a seated figure with clasped hands and heavy drapery, with small color wash samples beneath.

Sketch of Drapery for Seated Figure

Francis Augustus Lathrop, 1900

Loose pencil sketch of a draped woman holding a wheel above a tangle of reclining figures.

Sketch of Fortuna

Francis Augustus Lathrop, 1900

Two pencil sketches on tan paper of reclining female nudes, one with arm raised and one with head resting on arm.

Two Sketches of Female Nudes

Francis Augustus Lathrop, 1900

Brown ink drawing of a seated crowned woman pleading with a Roman general in armor beside a curtain.

Cleopatra Pleading with Caesar

Felice Giani, 1810

Pencil sketch of a classical-style bust of a woman with wavy hair and draped veil on tan paper.

Sketch of Bust of a Woman

Francis Augustus Lathrop, 1900

Study of Woman's Hair

Francis Augustus Lathrop, 1900

Pencil study of a human foot and ankle with toes, drawn in soft graphite on translucent paper.

Study for a Foot

Francis Augustus Lathrop, 1900