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Two pencil and chalk studies of a nude man kneeling on the ground, one large and one small, on tan paper.

Two Studies of a Kneeling Man

Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta

Graphite sketch of a nude man kneeling on the floor, leaning forward with one arm braced down, head turned to the side.

Study of a Kneeling Man

Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta

Vertical ink and brown wash design for a painted panel with a nude female figure, putti, scrolls and a grotesque mask.

Designs for Painted Panels

Claude Louis Desrais, 1780

Watercolor and ink study of several irises with purple petals, stems and buds arranged across a peach background sheet.

Study of Irises

Sophia L. Crownfield, 1910

Pencil sketch of a young man in a cap and cloak holding a globe on his shoulder, looking upward.

Study of a Man Holding a Globe

Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta

Pen and watercolor study of an orchid with two pale blossoms and frilled lips, with pseudobulbs and leaves below on tan paper

Study of an Orchid

Sophia L. Crownfield, 1910

Watercolor study of pink and white sweet pea flowers with green stems on a grey background, signed by Sophia L. Crownfield.

Study of Sweet Peas

Sophia L. Crownfield, 1910

Two pale pink peony studies with yellow centers, one on a green stem, painted on a gray sheet.

Study of Pale Pink Peonies

Sophia L. Crownfield, 1910

Tomb Portrait of Queen Isabella I of Castile

Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta

Vertical pen and wash design for a decorative panel showing Fortune, a bust on a column, sunburst, and ornate scrollwork.

Designs for Painted Panels with Fortune and Jacques Necker

Claude Louis Desrais, 1780

Graphite and white chalk study of a winged female figure in flowing drapery, one arm raised, on tan paper.

Study of a Female Figure (Victory)

Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta

Botanical study of a begonia with drooping flower clusters, lobed leaves and hairy stems in pencil and blue wash.

Study of Begonia

Sophia L. Crownfield, 1900

Watercolor study of pink mallow flowers with yellow centers, green leaves and buds on a pale paper background.

Study of Mallow

Sophia L. Crownfield, 1910

Two Male Heads

Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta

Pencil study of a nude man bent forward, gripping a long bow, with draped cloth behind him on tan paper.

Study of a Bowing Man Holding a Bow

Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta

Watercolor study of five pansy blossoms on pale paper, four in brown and yellow tones and one small blue-and-white bloom.

Study of Pansies

Sophia L. Crownfield, 1890

Pencil sketch sheet with several studies of roses on stems with leaves and thorns, signed S. L. Crownfield.

Study of Roses

Sophia L. Crownfield, 1910

Painting of a botanical study with broad green leaves and feathery grass-like seed heads on a black background.

Study of Plant, Possibly Tufted Hairgrass

Sophia L. Crownfield, 1890

Watercolor study of cornflowers in purple, pink and blue with green stems on a cream sheet, signed Sophia L. Crownfield.

Study of Cornflowers

Sophia L. Crownfield, 1890

Watercolor study of three red poppies with dark blue centers on long green stems against a grey-green background.

Three Studies of Poppies

Sophia L. Crownfield, 1900

Study of a Seated Woman (Queen Isabella I of Spain)

Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta

Watercolor study of a pink begonia with white flower clusters and lobed leaves on a grey background.

Study of Pink Begonia

Sophia L. Crownfield, 1910

Pale watercolor study of a curving wisteria branch with pinnate green and brown leaves and thin tendrils on cream paper.

Study of Wisteria Foliage

Sophia L. Crownfield, 1910

Watercolor study of pink gladiolus flowers and green leaves on a pale background.

Study of Amaryllises

Sophia L. Crownfield, 1910

Watercolor study of red poinsettia flowers with green leaves and stems on a grey-beige sheet, signed S. L. Crownfield.

Study of Red Poinsettias

Sophia L. Crownfield, 1910

Watercolor study of several green fern fronds, one curling at the top, on a pale grey-blue background.

Study of Fern

Sophia L. Crownfield, 1900

Graphite sketch of a man with long hair bowing forward, wearing a long draped cloak, on tan paper.

Study of a Bowing Man (Chrisopher Columbus)

Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta

Watercolor study of a linden branch with green leaves and hanging pale seed clusters on a cream background.

Study of a Linden Branch

Sophia L. Crownfield, 1900

Study of a Seated Woman

Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta

Watercolor study of pink and yellow dahlias on green stems with leaves and a bud, signed by Sophia L. Crownfield.

Study of Dahlias

Sophia L. Crownfield, 1910

Pencil and ink botanical study of three poinsettia branches with pointed bracts and clustered blossoms on tan paper.

Study of Poinsettias

Sophia L. Crownfield, 1910

Six ink line studies of squash or pumpkin blossoms with ruffled petals and slender stems on pale translucent paper.

Studies of Squash or Pumpkin Blossoms

Sophia L. Crownfield, 1910

Watercolor study of a climbing vine with pink and mauve leaves, curling tendrils, and clusters of blue berries on beige paper

Study of Clematis Vine with Blue Berries

Sophia L. Crownfield, 1900

Graphite and white chalk sketch of a man in a cape and cap seen from behind, one hand against a doorway.

Man wearing a cape, depicted from behind

Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta

Watercolor study of pink and white peony blossoms on a green stalk against a grey background.

Study of Peony Stalk with Blossoms

Sophia L. Crownfield, 1910

Pencil drawing of two chrysanthemum blooms on a stem with serrated leaves, signed by Sophia L. Crownfield, on tan paper.

Study of Two Chrysanthemums

Sophia L. Crownfield, 1900

Two pink chrysanthemum studies on grey paper, one with stem, leaves and bud, one a full bloom seen from above.

Two Studies of Violet Chrysanthemums

Sophia L. Crownfield, 1900

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

Pen and ink botanical study of dogwood branches with blossoms and buds on tan paper, signed by Sophia L. Crownfield.

Study of Dogwood

Sophia L. Crownfield, 1900

Pencil sketch of three men, one kneeling at left and two bowing forward, drawn in loose gestural lines on tan paper.

Three Men, One Kneeling and Two Bowing

Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta

Pencil and ink study of squash vines with lobed leaves, curling tendrils and flower buds on a tan paper sheet.

Study of Squash Vines

Sophia L. Crownfield, 1910

Watercolor sheet of six thistle studies with pink and purple flower heads, green spiny stems and leaves on a pale background.

Six Studies of Thistles

Sophia L. Crownfield, 1900

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

Watercolor study of three yellow squash blossoms with green lobed leaves and curling tendrils on a pale background.

Study of Squash or Pumpkin Plants

Sophia L. Crownfield, 1910

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

Pencil sketch of two neoclassical salt cellars, one tripod with lion-paw feet and one bowl held by figures.

Elevation of Salt Cellars

Felice Giani, 1800

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

Watercolor study of white cumulus clouds over blue sea with pink and mauve cloud streaks on a pale sky.

Study of clouds, Rome, Italy

Francis Augustus Lathrop, 1890

Pencil sketch of a reclining nude figure with studies of a hand, arm, and face on a pale sheet of paper.

Nude Study

Francis Augustus Lathrop, 1900

Pencil sketch of several figures straining beneath a large cross, drawn in loose, overlapping graphite strokes on cream paper

Sketch of Figures Bearing a Cross

Francis Augustus Lathrop, 1900

Pencil sketches on tan paper of a reclining man, a seated man resting his head on his hand, and a winged child.

Study for "Zodiac"

Francis Augustus Lathrop, 1890

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

Graphite and white chalk drawing of a reclining draped figure beneath a winged figure, with a small landscape vignette.

Classical Scene

Francis Augustus Lathrop, 1900

Brown and white wash study of a seated veiled woman holding an infant, on grey paper, with a small sketched head at upper rig

Study for "Charity," St. Bartholomew's Church, New York, NY

Francis Augustus Lathrop, 1890

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

Pencil studies of a hand and arm in several positions on tan paper, including open and cupped hands.

Three Studies of a Hand and Arm

Francis Augustus Lathrop, 1900

Loose pencil sketch on tan paper showing several figures in a rough composition, with a reclining form at lower right.

Sketch of Charity, Faith, and Hope

Francis Augustus Lathrop, 1880

Purple wash sketch of heavenly figures in clouds, with a bearded man and two draped women and a head above.

Study of Heavenly Figures

Francis Augustus Lathrop, 1900

Brown ink drawing of a seated figure playing a lyre beside a music stand in a semicircular lunette.

Lunette with Music and Poetry

Felice Giani, 1800

Graphite sketch of a reclining female nude with one arm raised behind her head, drawn on toned paper.

Sketch of a Female Nude

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

Faint pencil sketch of a foot with hatched shading on a torn tan paper sheet.

Study of a Foot

Francis Augustus Lathrop, 1900

Pencil sketch of allegorical figures including a winged figure, a reclining man, a veiled woman, and a cross.

Study for Charity, Faith, and Hope

Francis Augustus Lathrop, 1890

Pencil sketch of a shirtless man reclining with his head resting on one hand and his arm stretched across the page.

Figure Study

Francis Augustus Lathrop, 1880

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

Sketch of Two Female Figures

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

Pen and ink drawing of Hercules seated beside a bull with kneeling women and a figure holding a wreath, on blue paper.

Hercules and Tole

Felice Giani, 1810

Watercolor design for a memorial tablet with a green inscription band, a laurel wreath medallion, and ochre and red panels.

Design for a Memorial Tablet

John La Farge, 1890

Brown ink and wash drawing of draped figures seated and standing on steps, an audience gathered around a preaching scene.

Saint Paul Preaching, after Raphael

Felice Giani, 1810

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

Pen and brown wash sketch of ten lunette-shaped scenes with seated muses, each labeled in handwritten Italian.

Ten Lunettes with Muse and Mnemosine

Felice Giani, 1800

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

Mataafas Men Making

John La Farge, 1890

Pencil sketch of a diver plunging head first among rocks and seaweed, legs raised, on a pale sheet of paper.

Conch Divers

Winslow Homer, 1880

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

Brown ink and wash drawing of Vulcan's forge with workers at an anvil, armored warriors, and a winged figure, in an octagonal

Vulcano forging the Thunderbolts of Jove

Felice Giani, 1810

Pen and brown wash design drawing of an arched coronet with scrolls, pearl-like orbs, and diamond-shaped motifs on pale paper

Design for a coronet

Felice Giani, 1800

Pencil sketch of several loosely drawn winged angel figures with flowing drapery on a pale sheet of paper.

Sketch of Angels

Francis Augustus Lathrop, 1900

Pencil sketch of a young woman with raised arms and a flower held at her shoulder, signed J. Carroll Beckwith.

Muse

Carroll Beckwith, 1900

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

Sketch for an Angel

Francis Augustus Lathrop, 1880