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National Gallery of Art

5,752 works

Four figure studies in black and white chalk on tan paper showing draped standing and seated figures.

Figure Studies

Frederic Leighton

Watercolor drawing of a pink lattice-patterned muff with cream ruffled edges and a tied ribbon bow.

Muff

Lillian Causey, c. 1936

Three views of a black fringed parasol with curved handle, one open from below, one upright, one closed, on a cream backgroun

Parasol

Marie Alain, c. 1938

Pencil and chalk study of a dancing woman in classical robes beside seated women on a stone bench in a garden.

Study for "Greek Girl Dancing"

Frederic Leighton, 1867

Watercolor drawing of a long-stemmed tobacco pipe with a rounded bowl and curved ivory-colored mouthpiece on a pale backgroun

Pipe

John Hall, c. 1940

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

Spectacles

Cora Parker, c. 1938

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

Painted drawing of gold-toned spectacles with octagonal lenses and thin wire earpieces on a cream background.

Spectacles

William High, c. 1937

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

Spectacles with Green Lenses

Herbert Marsh, c. 1936

Pencil sketch of a seated man and woman under a tree with a dog at their feet and a figure in the background.

Lovers under a Tree

John Everett Millais, 1840

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

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 an orange pottery jug with ivy leaves, set among grass and stones outdoors.

Study of a Pottery Jug [recto]

John Everett Millais, 1842

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

Pencil sketch of a hillside with a cluster of trees on the right and a small figure bending in the grassy foreground.

Landscape near Washington, Connecticut

William Hamilton Gibson

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

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

Hair Ornament

Douglas Campbell, 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 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

Studies of a Male Nude

Giovanni Battista Naldini, 1550

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

Red chalk drawing of two standing figures, one helmeted with wings, embracing in a twisting pose with draped cloth.

Mercury and Aglauros

Giovanni Battista Naldini, 1566

Painted study of a gold watch key with a black hand-shaped finial and a red coral bar, on a cream background.

Watch Key

Robert Clark, c. 1938

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

Quilt - Grape Pattern

Cora Parker, c. 1939