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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

33,776 works

Engraved sheet of ten ornamental designs including a wreathed sword, scales, an anchor with chain, and vine borders.

Banknote motif: ten different ornamental lathe work elements including a disk embellished with berries and flowers, a…

Cyrus Durand, ca. 1824-42

Engraved banknote motif with the numeral 20 inside an oval of fine crosshatched lathe work, with TWENTY repeated along the to

Banknote motif: the number 20 against an ornamental lathe work oval resembling woven rope

Cyrus Durand, ca. 1824-42

Banknote fragment with the number 100 inside an engraved oval of lathe work, framed by grain, flowers and berries.

Banknote motif: the number 100 against an ornamental lathe work oval resembling woven rope with a border of grain, fl…

Cyrus Durand, ca. 1824-42

Die-cut print of the numeral 3 filled with fine engraved lathe-work patterns and outlined in black, on a pale background.

Banknote motif: the number 3, its interior composed of lathe work edged with a band of black

Cyrus Durand, ca. 1824-42

Green oval banknote motif with dense lathe work ornament, wavy scalloped border and a central rosette pattern.

Banknote motif: oval of lathe work ornament with a wavy edge

Cyrus Durand, ca. 1824-42

Green lathe-work medallion with radiating looped lines and scalloped border printed on pale paper.

Banknote motif: small circular ornament containing floral lathe work

Cyrus Durand, ca. 1824-42

Engraved banknote motif with a large capital V inside an oval of fine lathe work, with a partial letter A at lower left.

Banknote motif: capital V within an oval containing basket-like lathe work

Cyrus Durand, ca. 1824-42

Print of a large ornate numeral 2 over a circular scalloped lathe-work panel, with a small letter A in the upper right.

Banknote motif: number 2 against a circular panel of lathe work with a scalloped edge

Cyrus Durand, ca. 1824-42

Two bands of fine engraved lathe-work ornament, rosettes and hexagonal medallions, printed on a stained sheet of paper.

Banknote motif: two bands of ornamental lathe work resembling florets and hexagons

Cyrus Durand, ca. 1824-42

Engraved banknote motif with the word FIVE in ornate lettering over a background of wavy lathe-work lines.

Banknote motif: the word FIVE against a rectangle of ornamental lathe work resembling wavy woven bands

Cyrus Durand, ca. 1824-42

Engraved banknote motif with the word ONE in bold capitals over fine ornamental lathe work and a double border.

Banknote motif: the word ONE against a rectangle of ornamental basket-like lathe work

Cyrus Durand, ca. 1824-42

Engraved banknote fragment with a large numeral 1 in an oval, framed by corn stalks and wheat ears.

Banknote motif: the number 1 against an oval of woven lathe work, inside a rectangle decorated with grain

Cyrus Durand, ca. 1824-42

Print of three wavy rosettes with fine lathe-work patterns, each enclosing a large letter, in black on cream paper.

Banknote motif: the word ONE with each letter set against a circle of lathe work

Cyrus Durand, ca. 1824-42

Black and cream engraved banknote motif with large decorative letters spelling ONE over fine wavy lathe work pattern.

Banknote motif: the word ONE set against a rectangular band of lathe work

Cyrus Durand, ca. 1824-42

Engraved banknote motif with a large number 5 in a lathe-work circle, framed by swans and grapevines at top and fruit at bott

Banknote motif: the number 5 set against a scallop-edged circle of ornamental lathe work, within a rectangle with cut…

Cyrus Durand, ca. 1824-42

Engraved circular ornament with wavy edge and lathe-work florets around a central star, printed on cream paper.

Banknote motif: a small six lobed ornament with a rope border, the interior adorned with lathe work florets

Cyrus Durand, ca. 1824-42

Octagonal blue print of a spiral pattern made from repeated words Five thousand dollars around a central rosette.

Banknote motif: a circular lathe work design composed out of the repetition of the words "Five thousand dollars"

Cyrus Durand, ca. 1824-42

Engraved sheet of five ornamental lathe work designs, one oval containing the word TEN in block letters.

Banknote motif: Five oval or circular ornamental lathe work designs, one containing the word ten

Cyrus Durand, ca. 1824-42

Engraved banknote motif with a circular guilloche rosette surrounded by scrolling leaves and flowers on cream paper.

Banknote motif: hexagonal ornament with rippled edges with a pointed star at its center and flowers and leaves below

Cyrus Durand, ca. 1824-42

Green engraved oval lathe work rosette with scalloped edge on a pale sheet, a banknote security ornament.

Banknote motif: oval lathe work ornament resembling a lace ruff

Cyrus Durand, ca. 1824-42

Red-ink print of an elongated oval lathe-work ornament with dense interlaced wavy lines on a cream background.

Banknote motif: lathe work ornament resembling a long flat woven basket

Cyrus Durand, ca. 1824-42

Green printed sheet with a small eight-pointed star and a cluster of six-lobed lathe-work rosettes on pale paper.

Banknote motif: two six-lobed lathe work ornaments

Cyrus Durand, ca. 1824-42

Engraved sheet of six ornamental banknote designs with scrolling frames, corners, and grape motifs.

Banknote motifs: six small lathe work designs for corners, frames and numbers

Cyrus Durand, ca. 1824-42

Engraved portrait of a seated man in a dark coat and white cravat, labeled Rev. William Patton.

Rev. William Patton

Asher Brown Durand, before 1837

Grey-blue wash drawing of a man and woman in classical drapery embracing by columns under a moonlit sky.

Lais Taking Aristipp by Surprise

Heinrich Füger, ca. 1801

Etching of a curly-haired young child seated outdoors holding a long staff, with a wooden trunk and bushes behind.

Child Holding Staff

François Boucher, 18th century

Engraving of nude putti playing by a stream beside a rocky wooded bank, with a wooden bucket and a standing child at right.

The Swimming putto

Dominique Sornique, ca. 1741

Engraving of four playful winged cherubs tumbling together on a cloud, one holding a feather, with a title inscription below.

Children playing

Pierre Alexandre Aveline, 1750

Engraving of putti with a sickle and wheat sheaves under a tree and sunbeams, representing summer.

Summer

Charles-Joseph Natoire, 1735

Etching of putti warming themselves by a fire beside a thatched cottage, with swans on a pond and a bare winter tree.

Winter

Charles-Joseph Natoire

Etching of putti playing with garlands of flowers in a garden with a fountain, a trellis arbor, and a flying cherub above.

Spring

Charles-Joseph Natoire

Engraving of Saint Paul kneeling and reading a book beside a sword, with rocks, foliage and clouds behind him.

Saint Paul

Michel Aubert, 1726

Etching of putti with grapes, a goat, a wine barrel and a basket, with a dedication inscription below.

Fall

Charles-Joseph Natoire

Engraving of Jesus Christ with a halo, arm outstretched, beside a tree and clouds, inside an arched frame.

Jesus Christ

Simon de La Vallée, 1726

Engraving of Saint Bartholomew with a halo, holding a book, beside a stone pillar and foliage under a cloudy sky.

Saint Barthelemy

Etienne Brion, 1726

Engraving of Saint Jude kneeling under a shaft of light from the clouds, with a book, cross and club beside him.

Saint Jude

Etienne Brion, 1726

Engraving of Saint Simon kneeling in prayer in a rocky cave, with a saw on the ground and a landscape beyond.

Saint Simon

Etienne Brion, 1726

Engraving of Saint Philippe kneeling in a landscape beside a fallen cross, with a halo, classical columns and clouds behind h

Saint Philippe

Michel Aubert, 1726

Engraving of Saint Peter with a halo and keys, seated by a stone wall with a rooster perched above, in an arched frame.

Saint Pierre

Jean-Baptiste Haussard, 1726

Engraving of Saint James the Greater with a halo, holding a staff and book, beside a tree and rocky shore.

Saint Jacques Le Majeur

Etienne Brion, 1726

Engraving of a bearded man in robes seated under a tree, reading a book and holding a staff, in an arched frame.

Saint Jacques Le Mineur

Edmé Jeaurat, 1726

Engraving of Saint Andrew kneeling beside a large X-shaped cross in a rocky landscape, with a halo and French caption below.

Saint André

Louis Jacob, 1726

Engraving of Saint Matthew seated by a column, head resting on hand, with an open scroll and landscape behind him.

Saint Mathew

Louis Jacob, 1726

Engraving of Saint Thomas seated by a stone wall, holding a spear and book, gazing up at a stormy sky.

Saint Thomas

Louis Jacob, 1726

Engraving of Saint Mathias, bearded and haloed, gesturing beside a stone wall with an axe at his feet under a cloudy sky.

Saint Mathias

Simon de La Vallée, 1726

Engraving of Saint John holding a chalice, haloed and barefoot, in a rocky landscape under a cloudy sky.

Saint Jean

Edmé Jeaurat, 1726

Etched riverside landscape with a bridge, buildings, a well, seated figures and a man with a wheelbarrow in the foreground.

River Bank with Factories in the Background

François Boucher, 1720-70

Engraving of three winged putti among clouds, one holding up an arrow, with fine hatched shading on bodies and drapery.

Trois Amours dont un tient une flèche (Three Loves, one of which holds an arrow), from Premiere Livre de Groupes d'En…

Pierre Alexandre Aveline

Etching of three winged cherubs in flight, one holding a flowing drapery against clouds and sky.

Trois Amours soutenant une draperie (Three Loves Holding a Drapery), from Premier Livre de Groupes d'Enfans (First Bo…

Pierre Alexandre Aveline

Head of an Old Woman

Jan Gillisz. van Vliet, 1620-40

Engraving of a bearded man at a drafting table with an instrument, surrounded by an hourglass, books and geometric solids in

Wenzel Jamnitzer

Jost Amman, 16th century

Etched bust portrait of a laughing man with curly hair and mustache, wearing a metal gorget collar.

Laughing Man in a Gorget

Jan Gillisz. van Vliet, 1620-40

Engraving of three winged putti with a quiver, a bow and birds among clouds and rocks.

Three Loves, one of which is seated, holding a quiver

Pierre Alexandre Aveline, 1727-60

Engraving of a stone bridge over a stream beside a thatched cottage, framed by trees and wicker baskets at the water.

View of the Lavandieres Bridge at the Peasant House

Pierre Quentin Chedel, mid-18th century

Etching of playful putti riding and leading a goat among grapes and a fruit basket beneath trees.

The Feast of Bacchus

Pierre Alexandre Aveline, ca. 1738

Etching of nymphs and a triton beside a waterfall fountain beneath a classical urn, surrounded by foliage.

Naiades, Tritons and the Bath of Priap

Pierre Alexandre Aveline, 1736

Etching of Lot with two daughters, Lot holding a cup while a daughter pours wine, a burning city behind.

Lot and his Daughters

Jan Gillisz. van Vliet, 1620-40

Engraving of Sancho pursued by kitchen boys in a grand hall, with dogs in the foreground and elegant onlookers at a table.

Sancho Pursued by the Kitchen Boys of the Duke

Pierre Alexandre Aveline, 18th century

Engraving of three winged putti reclining on clouds, one holding a grapevine and another wearing a grape garland.

Three Children in Clouds

Monogrammist DA, 18th century

Etching of cherubs resting after a hunt, with a dead hare, a bow and an ivy branch in a woodland setting.

The Return from the Hunt

Pierre Alexandre Aveline, ca. 1738

Etching of cherubs fishing with a net and rods on a riverbank, with trees and a cloudy sky behind them.

Children Fishing

Pierre Alexandre Aveline, ca. 1738

Engraving of nude putti playing on a seesaw branch in a rocky landscape with pine trees and clouds.

The Seesaw

Pierre Alexandre Aveline, ca. 1738

Etching of two figures tending a stove with a teapot and kettle, beneath a seated laughing Buddha figure on a shelf.

The Fire

Pierre Alexandre Aveline, ca. 1740

Engraving of Venus on clouds with cherubs and nymphs, while armored Aeneas gestures beside a reclining river god.

Venus and Aeneas

Pierre François Courtois, mid-18th century