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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