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National Gallery of Art

25,761 works

Pen and ink drawing of two children walking on a snowy path between bare trees, with a fence and cottage behind.

Two Children in the Snow

George Du Maurier

Pen and ink drawing of fashionable figures in a gallery; a man in a top hat gestures while women in gowns stand nearby.

Distinguished Amateurs no. II: The Art Critic

George Du Maurier, 1880

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

Locket

Edward White, c. 1937

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

Figure Studies

Frederic Leighton

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

Watercolor of a shimmering blue and pink gown with fringe trim and bell sleeves, with a small line sketch of the dress beside

Gown

Lillian Causey, c. 1940

Watercolor fashion illustration of a pink and green dress with brown train and fringe trim, with a pencil sketch above.

Dress

Marie Alain, c. 1942

Watercolor study of a striped boy's jacket seen from behind, with a detail of its collar and sleeves at upper right.

Boy's Jacket

Douglas Campbell, c. 1939

Watercolor of a large black lace parasol with a ribbon bow and curved wooden handle, with a smaller parasol below.

Parasol

Lillian Causey, c. 1941

Color drawing of three small ornate objects: a hanging locket pouch with chain, a scrolled pouch, and a perfume vial.

Locket for Perfume

Harry G. Aberdeen

Drawing of a horizontal band of embroidered blue and pink flowers, grape clusters and small birds on gridded linen.

Bed Hanging

Isabella Ruth Doerfler, c. 1942

Horizontal strip of pale fabric with embroidered pink, blue and yellow flowers, buds and green leaves on a scrolling vine.

Bed Valance Detail

Isabella Ruth Doerfler, c. 1939

Engraved oval portrait of Franciscus de Mendoza in ornate armor with a lace collar, with Latin verse below.

Franciscus de Mendoza

Karel van Sichem, 1626