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National Gallery of Art

14,495 works

Pencil and watercolor drawing of antique spectacles and a handled eyeglass, signed Cora Parker, c. 1938.

Spectacles

Cora Parker, c. 1938

Pencil and watercolor drawing of spectacles with green lenses and metal frames on a cream background.

Spectacles with Green Lenses

Herbert Marsh, c. 1936

Watercolor drawing of red horsehair jewelry: a flower brooch with tassels, a rosette bracelet, and a pair of drop earrings.

Horsehair Jewelry

William High, c. 1937

Engraved half-length portrait of a bearded man in a dark coat and lace collar, with the name Petrus Stevens below.

Petrus Stevens

Lucas Vorsterman the Elder, 1626

Engraved portrait of a bearded man in a lace collar and dark cloak, hand resting on a sword hilt, against a stone wall.

Deodatus del Mont

Lucas Vorsterman the Elder, 1626

Engraved portrait of a bearded man in a ruffled collar, seated beside a column, hands crossed in his lap.

Pieter de Jode the Elder

Lucas Vorsterman the Elder, 1626

Painted design study of an ornate gold brooch set with pink and green stones, with its inscribed reverse below.

Brooch

Ellen Duncan, c. 1936

Watercolor study of a pink cameo brooch with a seated woman and tree, plus back and side view drawings.

Cameo Brooch

Frederick Jackson, c. 1937

Watercolor design of an ornate gold brooch with a star medallion, filigree scrollwork and hanging spike pendants on cream pap

Brooch

Edward White, c. 1936

Watercolor study of a mottled amber and red tortoiseshell-style hair comb with a scalloped crown and long teeth.

Comb

Cora Parker, c. 1940

Painted study of hair jewelry: a woven hair necklace, drop earrings with gold fittings, and enlarged mesh swatches.

Hair Jewelry

Douglas Campbell, c. 1940

Watercolor of a floral hair ornament arranged in a curve inside a gold rope-edged oval frame on cream paper.

Hair Ornament

Douglas Campbell, c. 1940

Etching of five decorated porcelain pieces: two bowls, a central plate with a rooster and peonies, a cup with a bird, and a c

Five Pieces of China

Jules Ferdinand Jacquemart

Etching of tropical plants, large banana leaves and foliage framing a marsh and pond beneath an open sky.

Greenhouse Plants

Jules Ferdinand Jacquemart, 1863

Watercolor design of a round gold jewelry piece with a deep red garnet center and beaded gold border on pale paper.

Garnet Earring

Edward White, c. 1936

Watercolor of a red coral bead necklace with a silver crucifix pendant decorated with star motifs, on a pale background.

Coral Beads and Crucifix

Majel G. Claflin, c. 1937

Watercolor of an ornate gold locket with black enamel floral scrollwork, hanging from a chain with cross-patterned links.

Locket

Edward White, c. 1937

Pencil study of flowing drapery over a seated figure, with a small hooded head sketched above and a fold study below.

Study for "The Wise and Foolish Virgins"

Frederic Leighton

Two painted drawings of a gold and white sword-shaped pin with a dangling chain, one larger and one smaller.

Sword Pin

Ellen Duncan, c. 1936

Painted study of a reddish-brown wooden watch holder with a ring top, turned spindle columns, and brass finials on a cream ba

Watch Holder

William H. Edwards, c. 1939

Black and white engraving of an ornate ewer with a figure of Neptune holding a trident and sea creatures on its bowl.

Jar with Neptune

Wenzel Jamnitzer

Engraved design of an ornate footed cup with a domed lid, scrollwork bowl and tiered stem with masks.

Cup

Wenzel Jamnitzer

Engraving of a drapery-clad figure in a chariot drawn by horses, with radiating sun rays and clouds below.

The Setting of the Sun with Chariots of Apollo and Diana

Pen and ink drawing of an ornate palace facade with columns, carved scrollwork, and small figures at the base.

Two Kings and a Woman Leaving an Elaborate Palace

Jan Gossaert, 1503

Watercolor drawing of a green grapevine with lobed leaves and red grape clusters on a quilted background.

Quilt - Grape Pattern

Cora Parker, c. 1939

Watercolor of a patchwork quilt with cube-pattern blocks in red, blue, and printed white fabrics, with visible quilting stitc

Patchwork Quilt

Charles Goodwin, 1940

Watercolor of a green plaid quilted sleighing bonnet with red lining and ties, with a small pencil outline study below.

Sleighing Bonnet

Lillian Causey, c. 1941

Watercolor of a straw bonnet with black lace veil, black ribbon ties, and a red poppy with green leaves.

Lace and Straw Bonnet

Henry De Wolfe, c. 1940

Chalk drawing of a smiling man in a powdered wig and dark ribbon, head and shoulders, on tan paper.

Head of a Gentleman [recto]

Joseph Ducreux, 1770

Watercolor of a pale blue striped gown with fringed shawl displayed on a dress form against a cream background.

Gown

Douglas Campbell, c. 1940