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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

33,907 works

Etching of an elderly bearded man with a staff beside a seated woman at an easel, with trees and rocks in the background.

Gerard Lairesse, from "Fifteen Etchings Dedicated to Sir Joshua Reynolds"

John Hamilton Mortimer, December 8, 1778

Etching of a bandit captain pointing while an armored soldier sits on a stone wall, a turbaned figure peering over behind the

A Captain of Banditti Sending Out a Party, from "Fifteen Etchings Dedicated to Sir Joshua Reynolds"

John Hamilton Mortimer, December 8, 1778

Etching of a classically draped woman seated beside an urn, gazing upward at clouds, with a reclining figure at her feet.

Tragedy, from "Fifteen Etchings Dedicated to Sir Joshua Reynolds"

John Hamilton Mortimer, December 8, 1778

Etching of a blindfolded woman reaching to a book labeled Nature, with a child holding a mirror and an old man beside a pedes

Comedy, from "Fifteen Etchings Dedicated to Sir Joshua Reynolds"

John Hamilton Mortimer, December 8, 1778

Etching of a grieving woman on a rocky cliff above a drowned figure in rough sea waves.

Elegy, from "Fifteen Etchings Dedicated to Sir Joshua Reynolds"

John Hamilton Mortimer, December 8, 1778

Etching of two wreathed figures in a pastoral landscape with a goat, basket and overhanging tree branch.

Pastoral, from "Fifteen Etchings Dedicated to Sir Joshua Reynolds"

John Hamilton Mortimer, December 8, 1778

Etching of a grotesque man clutching a nude woman above rough waves, with a scaled sea monster rising beneath them.

Jealous Monster, from "Fifteen Etchings Dedicated to Sir Joshua Reynolds"

John Hamilton Mortimer, December 8, 1778

Etching of a woman restraining a bearded sea monster with a fish tail on a rocky shore, with shells and reeds.

Successful Monster, from "Fifteen Etchings Dedicated to Sir Joshua Reynolds"

John Hamilton Mortimer, December 8, 1778

Chromolithograph card of a smiling blond girl in a pink dress beside a pomegranate, lamp, and glassware on a table.

Pomegranate, from the Fruits series (N12) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1891

Chromolithograph of a girl in a white hat holding a basket of green quinces, labeled Quinee, on a pink background.

Quince, from the Fruits series (N12) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1891

Chromolithograph of a child in a white dress reaching for a bowl of raspberries on a table, with butterflies nearby.

Raspberries, from the Fruits series (N12) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1891

Chromolithograph of a seated woman in a patterned kimono holding a shaddock, with citrus fruit and leaves on the floor.

Shaddock, from the Fruits series (N12) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1891

Chromolithograph of a woman in gold jewelry holding a sour sop fruit beneath a leafy branch, labeled Sour Sop.

Sour Sop, from the Fruits series (N12) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1891

Chromolithograph of a child in a high chair holding a strawberry and a cat, with a bowl of strawberries nearby.

Strawberries, from the Fruits series (N12) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1891

Chromolithograph trade card of a curly-haired girl in an oval frame, surrounded by tamarind pods and green leaves, labeled Ta

Tamarind, from the Fruits series (N12) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1891

Chromolithograph trade card of a smiling boy in a red shirt holding a large striped watermelon, labeled Watermelon.

Watermelon, from the Fruits series (N12) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1891

Chromolithograph of a woman in striped dress and red head wrap holding a tray of wood apples with leaves.

Wood Apple of Bengal, from the Fruits series (N12) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1891

Chromolithograph card of a girl in pink holding a basket of yellow flowers and reaching toward a yellow bird in a cage.

Yellow Muscat, from the Fruits series (N12) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1891

Trade card of an American bittern standing in green marsh grass, with a vignette of hunters and a dog at sunset.

American Bittern, from the Game Birds series (N13) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph trading card of an American coot, a dark waterbird with a white bill, walking beside marsh reeds.

American Coot, from the Game Birds series (N13) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph trade card of an American oystercatcher running along a sandy beach beside shallow surf.

American Oyster Catcher, from the Game Birds series (N13) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithographed card of an American partridge in grass, with a hunting gun and a rabbit vignette, 1889.

American Partridge, from the Game Birds series (N13) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph trading card of a white American ptarmigan with dark barred markings on green grass, 1889.

American Ptarmigan, from the Game Birds series (N13) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph trade card of an American snake bird with curved neck and spread wings, with palms and gold border.

American Snake Bird, from the Game Birds series (N13) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph card of an American white egret bending over sandy ground beside marsh grasses and water.

American White Egret, from the Game Birds series (N13) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph trade card of a black head duck standing by reeds and water at sunset, with title text at lower right.

Black Head Duck, from the Game Birds series (N13) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Trading card of a black-necked stilt wading in marsh water, framed by a gold and red decorative border.

Black-necked Stilt, from the Game Birds series (N13) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph trading card of a blue winged teal duck in flight over water at sunset, with caption.

Blue Winged Teal, from the Game Birds series (N13) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph trade card of a Brent goose with dark neck and raised wings among reeds, titled Brent Goose, 1889.

Brent Goose, from the Game Birds series (N13) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph trade card of a California partridge with crest in a mountain grassland, red border and hunting horn.

California Partridge, from the Game Birds series (N13) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph trade card of a Canada goose swimming on water under a yellow sky, with its name printed below.

Canada Goose, from the Game Birds series (N13) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithographed card of a Canada grouse beside a shotgun and game bag, with red berries and leafy plants.

Canada Grouse, from the Game Birds series (N13) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Trading card of a canvasback duck with red head swimming among reeds at sunset, titled Canvas-Back Duck, 1889.

Canvas-Back Duck, from the Game Birds series (N13) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph card of a clapper rail calling beside marsh grass, with pink flowers and an ornate gold border.

Clapper Rail, from the Game Birds series (N13) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph trading card of a green-crested cormorant on a sandy shore at sunset, framed by gold flower motifs.

Cormorant, from the Game Birds series (N13) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph cigarette card of a curlew with a long curved bill standing in grass, framed by decorative scrolls.

Curlew, from the Game Birds series (N13) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph trading card of an eider duck standing on a rock by water, in a red and gold decorative frame.

Eider Duck, from the Game Birds series (N13) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph trading card of a golden plover standing on a beach at sunset, labeled Golden Plover, 1889.

Golden Plover, from the Game Birds series (N13) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph trading card of a great blue heron bending over marsh grass against a yellow sunset sky.

Great Blue Heron, from the Game Birds series (N13) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph trading card of a Great Marbled Godwit wading among grass under an orange sunset sky.

Great Marbled Godwit, from the Game Birds series (N13) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Illustrated card of a great white heron holding a fish on a sandy shore, with a red ribbon across the top.

Great White Heron, from the Game Birds series (N13) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph trade card of a green-winged teal duck standing on grass beside water, with a red flower stalk border.

Green-winged Teal, from the Game Birds series (N13) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph card of a hooded merganser with a white fan crest standing on sand beside grasses and water.

Hooded Merganser, from the Game Birds series (N13) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph trade card of a killdeer plover in flight over a field with cattails, titled Kildeer Plover.

Kildeer Plover, from the Game Birds series (N13) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph trade card of a King Rail, an orange-brown marsh bird with a long bill, walking past green grasses.

King Rail, from the Game Birds series (N13) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph trade card of a little sandpiper leaning over a river beside reeds and rocks, with a gold decorative border.

Little Sandpiper, from the Game Birds series (N13) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithographed card of a blue heron with plumes beside a marsh and palms, labeled Louisiana, 1889.

Louisiana Heron, from the Game Birds series (N13) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph trading card of a mallard duck in flight with green head and outstretched wings against an orange sky.

Mallard Duck, from the Game Birds series (N13) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph trade card of a phalarope in flight, brown and white plumage, gold scrollwork border, pale sky.

Phalarope, from the Game Birds series (N13) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph card of a brown pheasant standing on grass under a cloudy sky, framed by a gilt and red border.

Pheasant, from the Game Birds series (N13) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph trading card of a pintail duck on grassy ground beside pink blossoms, with a marsh landscape behind it.

Pintail Duck, from the Game Birds series (N13) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph trade card of a blue and red plumed partridge standing in a grassy mountain landscape.

Plumed Partridge, from the Game Birds series (N13) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph trade card of a prairie chicken on grass beside yellow flowers, titled Prairie Chicken, 1889.

Prairie Chicken, from the Game Birds series (N13) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Trade card showing a blue purple gallinule with red and yellow head standing on a grassy shore by water, 1889.

Purple Gallinule, from the Game Birds series (N13) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Trading card of a rail bird among marsh reeds beside a nest with speckled eggs, on a yellow background.

Rail, from the Game Birds series (N13) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph trade card of a redhead duck with chestnut head on a reedy bank, birds flying above, ornate border.

Red Head Duck, from the Game Birds series (N13) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph card of a rock ptarmigan with orange-brown plumage standing on grass before blue hills and sky.

Rock Ptarmigan, from the Game Birds series (N13) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph of a pink roseate spoonbill on a shore, framed by scrolls, a hunting dog vignette, and a hanging game bag.

Roseate Spoonbill, from the Game Birds series (N13) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph trade card of a sandpiper in flight over a rocky shore with a flower and an insect, 1889.

Sandpiper, from the Game Birds series (N13) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Red scarlet ibis wading by reeds beside a circular inset of a person in a red boat on a marsh.

Scarlet Ibis, from the Game Birds series (N13) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph trade card of a snipe with long bill standing among green marsh grass beside blue water.

Snipe, from the Game Birds series (N13) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph card of a turnstone bird in flight over a pale landscape, framed by gold ornamental scrollwork.

Turnstone, from the Game Birds series (N13) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph trade card of a white ibis with curved orange bill standing on a bank, with a boat scene in a circle at righ

White Ibis, from the Game Birds series (N13) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Trade card showing a white whooping crane with red head among grasses and pink flowers on a blue starry background.

Whopping Crane, from the Game Birds series (N13) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph card of a wild turkey with two poults walking across a grassy field with trees behind.

Wild Turkey, from the Game Birds series (N13) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithographic card showing a woodcock with a long bill standing on grass beside a stone wall, labeled Woodcock.

Woodcock, from the Game Birds series (N13) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithographic card of a wood duck in flight with green and blue plumage against a yellow and pink sky.

Wood Duck, from the Game Birds series (N13) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph trade card of a speckled brown shorebird with yellow legs standing on grass, framed by a decorative border.

Yellow Shank Tatien, from the Game Birds series (N13) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Colored card print of the US Capitol in Washington with a large dome, columned facades, and a wide staircase.

Capitol of the United States in Washington, from the General Government and State Capitol Buildings series (N14) for…

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Colour print of the stone War Department Building in Washington with mansard roofs, behind an iron fence and trees.

War Department Building in Washington, from the General Government and State Capitol Buildings series (N14) for Allen…

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph of the red brick Bureau of Printing and Engraving in Washington with a clock tower and flag, 1889.

Bureau of Printing & Engraving in Washington, from the General Government and State Capitol Buildings series (N14) fo…

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Colored print of the Treasury Building in Washington with columns, an American flag, trees, and an iron fence.

Treasury Building in Washington, from the General Government and State Capitol Buildings series (N14) for Allen & Gin…

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Colored card print of the President's House in Washington with white columns, a portico, bare trees and an iron fence.

President's House in Washington, from the General Government and State Capitol Buildings series (N14) for Allen & Gin…

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Colored print of the red brick Pension Building in Washington with an American flag, lamp post, and lawn in front.

Pension Building in Washington, from the General Government and State Capitol Buildings series (N14) for Allen & Gint…

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph of the red brick Agricultural Building in Washington with mansard roof, striped awnings, and garden planting

Agricultural Building in Washington, from the General Government and State Capitol Buildings series (N14) for Allen &…

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Colored print of the red brick National Museum in Washington, D.C., with a central dome and pointed corner towers.

National Museum in Washington, from the General Government and State Capitol Buildings series (N14) for Allen & Ginte…

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Colored print of the neoclassical Patent Office building in Washington with columns, striped awnings, and an iron fence.

Patent Office in Washington, from the General Government and State Capitol Buildings series (N14) for Allen & Ginter…

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Hand-colored card of the stone Capitol of Maine in Augusta with a dome, columned portico, and bare trees.

Capitol of Maine in Augusta, from the General Government and State Capitol Buildings series (N14) for Allen & Ginter…

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Trade card of the New Hampshire state capitol in Concord, a domed classical building framed by trees, with a gilded eagle ato

Capitol of New Hampshire in Concord, from the General Government and State Capitol Buildings series (N14) for Allen &…

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Colored card of the Vermont State Capitol in Montpelier, showing a domed neoclassical building with columns and trees.

Capitol of Vermont in Montpelier, from the General Government and State Capitol Buildings series (N14) for Allen & Gi…

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Hand-colored card print of the brick Rhode Island State Capitol in Providence with clock tower, flag, and trees.

Capitol of Rhode Island in Providence, from the General Government and State Capitol Buildings series (N14) for Allen…

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph card of the Massachusetts State House in Boston with a gold dome, columns, and iron fence.

Capitol of Massachusetts in Boston, from the General Government and State Capitol Buildings series (N14) for Allen &…

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Chromolithograph card of the Connecticut State Capitol in Hartford with a gold dome, Gothic arches, and trees.

Capitol of Connecticut in Hartford, from the General Government and State Capitol Buildings series (N14) for Allen &…

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Colored print of the New York State Capitol in Albany with corner towers, arched windows, and trees in front.

Capitol of New York in Albany, from the General Government and State Capitol Buildings series (N14) for Allen & Ginte…

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Hand-colored card showing the red brick Capitol of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg with columned portico and central dome.

Capitol of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg, from the General Government and State Capitol Buildings series (N14) for Allen…

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Hand-colored engraving of the Capitol of New Jersey in Trenton, a classical stone building with columns and a cupola.

Capitol of New Jersey in Trenton, from the General Government and State Capitol Buildings series (N14) for Allen & Gi…

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Hand-colored print of the Delaware State Capitol in Dover, with a cupola, mansard roof, and flanking trees.

Capitol of Delaware in Dover, from the General Government and State Capitol Buildings series (N14) for Allen & Ginter…

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Colour trade card of the red brick Capitol of Maryland in Annapolis with a tall white domed cupola and trees.

Capitol of Maryland in Annapolis, from the General Government and State Capitol Buildings series (N14) for Allen & Gi…

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Colored print of the Capitol of Virginia in Richmond, a columned neoclassical building framed by trees.

Capitol of Virginia in Richmond, from the General Government and State Capitol Buildings series (N14) for Allen & Gin…

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Colored print of the West Virginia Capitol in Charleston with a clock tower, turrets, and iron fence, 1889 trade card.

Capitol of West Virginia in Charleston, from the General Government and State Capitol Buildings series (N14) for Alle…

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Colored print of the neoclassical North Carolina Capitol in Raleigh with columns, pediment, dome and trees.

Capitol of North Carolina in Raleigh, from the General Government and State Capitol Buildings series (N14) for Allen…

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Hand-colored print of the South Carolina State Capitol in Columbia with columns, a central statue, and tree-lined grounds.

Capitol of South Carolina in Columbia, from the General Government and State Capitol Buildings series (N14) for Allen…

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Colored engraving of the Capitol of Georgia in Atlanta, showing a large central dome, columned portico, and flanking trees.

Capitol of Georgia in Atlanta, from the General Government and State Capitol Buildings series (N14) for Allen & Ginte…

Allen & Ginter, 1889

Engraved plan of Pompeii's entrance showing numbered buildings, courtyards and a road, with French caption below.

Large plan of the entrance of the town of Pompeii, and its surrounding buildings, from "Antiquités de Pompeïa, tome p…

Francesco Piranesi, 1804

Engraved architectural cross-sections of Pompeii ruins showing numbered walls, doorways, and excavated terrain in stacked row

Cross-sections, which show the different aspects of the buildings shown in the plan of Pompeii [the preceding plate],…

Francesco Piranesi, 1804

Etching of Pompeii's ruined interior with brick walls, an arched doorway, a colonnade, and small figures on the pavement.

View of the interior of the city of Pompeii, from "Antiquités de Pompeïa, tome premier, Antiquités de la Grande Grèce…

Francesco Piranesi, 1804