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Title

The Incoming Tide

Artist

Martin Hardie

Artist Life Dates

1875-1952

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

1923

Accession Number

1954/1.287

Medium and Support

drypoint on paper

relevance

rank 5.67818

Secondary Keywords

animals

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Title

The Incoming Tide

Artist

Martin Hardie

Artist Life Dates

1875-1952

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

1923

Accession Number

1954/1.286

Medium and Support

drypoint on paper

relevance

rank 5.67818

Secondary Keywords

animals

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Title

Unloading the Barge, West Mersea

Artist

Martin Hardie

Artist Life Dates

1875-1952

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

1923

Accession Number

1954/1.285

Medium and Support

drypoint on paper

relevance

rank 5.67818

Secondary Keywords

animals

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Title

Autumn Colors at Mount Yu

Artist

Wang Hui

Artist Life Dates

1632-1717

Century

17th-18th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1700

Accession Number

1966/2.30

Medium and Support

ink and color on silk

relevance

rank 5.66352

Secondary Keywords

scale

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settlements

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Title

Fishing Village

Artist

Jan Josephsz van Goyen

Artist Life Dates

1596-1656

Century

17th century

Object Creation Date

1651

Accession Number

1960/2.138

Medium and Support

black chalk and gray wash on white paper

relevance

rank 5.66352

Secondary Keywords

scale

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Title

View of Venice

Artist

Félix Ziem

Artist Life Dates

1821-1911

Century

19th-20th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1841-1911

Accession Number

1972/2.353

Medium and Support

oil on panel

relevance

rank 5.66326

Secondary Keywords

architecture

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Title

Jadeite snuff bottle

Artist

Artist Unknown, China

Century

18th-19th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1750-1825

Accession Number

1980/2.7

Medium and Support

jadeite with jade, coral, ivory, chalcedony, pearls and lacquer

relevance

rank 5.63762

Secondary Keywords

containers

containers by function or context

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Title

The Riva, One of the 'Twelve Etchings,' or the 'First Venice Set'

Artist

James McNeill Whistler

Physical Description

A view of a city along the edge of water sweeps from the foreground towards the right in the distance. Along quays, bridges and promenades can be seen groupoings of people walking and in conversation. Boats populate the water's edge: smaller boats in the foreground, larger multi-masted ships in the distance.

Artist Life Dates

1834-1903

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1879-1880

Accession Number

1954/1.379

Medium and Support

etching and drypoint printed in black ink on wove paper

relevance

rank 5.61857

Secondary Keywords

europe

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Title

Palazzo Contarini Fasan

Artist

Carlo Ponti

Artist Life Dates

(1820 - 1893)

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

19th century

Accession Number

1982/1.233

Medium and Support

albumen print on paper

relevance

rank 5.61663

Secondary Keywords

architecture

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Title

Two Doorways, One of the 'Twelve Etchings,' or the 'First Venice Set'

Artist

James McNeill Whistler

Physical Description

Seen from the water's edge, a canal in the foreground curves to the right and back into space. In the ditant view, buildings with balconies and chimney pots are visible as well as a bridge that is cropped by the curve of the waterway. In the foreground, across the canal, are several arched entryways. A dark waterdoor is open and shows a man on the steps and two shadowy figures behind him framed in the doorway; a lantern hangs overhead. To the right, another arched doorway with a metal grille above faces the canal, but is closed. A small open window on the seond floor can be seen between the arched doors.

Artist Life Dates

1834-1903

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1879-1880

Accession Number

1954/1.381

Medium and Support

etching and drypoint, printed in dark brown ink on laid paper

relevance

rank 5.61663

Secondary Keywords

architecture

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Title

Two Doorways, One of the 'Twelve Etchings,' or the 'First Venice Set'

Artist

James McNeill Whistler

Physical Description

Seen from the water's edge, a canal in the foreground curves to the right and back into space. In the ditant view, buildings with balconies and chimney pots are visible as well as a bridge that is cropped by the curve of the waterway. In the foreground, across the canal, are several arched entryways. A dark waterdoor is open and shows a man on the steps and two shadowy figures behind him framed in the doorway; a lantern hangs overhead. To the right, another arched doorway with a metal grille above faces the canal, but is closed. A small open window on the seond floor can be seen between the arched doors.

Artist Life Dates

1834-1903

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1879-1880

Accession Number

1954/1.380

Medium and Support

etching and drypoint, printed in black ink on laid paper

relevance

rank 5.61663

Secondary Keywords

architecture

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Title

Little Venice, One of the 'Twelve Etchings,' or the 'First Venice Set'

Artist

James McNeill Whistler

Physical Description

Seen from a distance with an expanse of water in the foreground, a city can be seen along the horizon line wtih towers, domes and sailing ships. Poles marking the channel stike out of the water and gondolas can be seen in the middle ground.

Artist Life Dates

1834-1903

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1879-1880

Accession Number

1955/1.122

Medium and Support

etching, printed in dark brown ink on laid paper, trimmed to platemark

relevance

rank 5.61464

Secondary Keywords

europe

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Title

Bilvamangala series

Artist

India, Rajasthan, Mewar School

Century

18th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1725

Accession Number

1983/2.112

Medium and Support

ink and opaque watercolor on paper

relevance

rank 5.60980

Secondary Keywords

allegory and literature

literary

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people

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religion

sacred texts

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watercraft by general type

Title

The Grand Canal, Venice

Artist

Louis Conrad Rosenberg

Artist Life Dates

1890-1983

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

1927

Accession Number

1959/1.139

Medium and Support

drypoint on paper

relevance

rank 5.58459

Secondary Keywords

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Title

La Torre di Malghera, No. 2 out of a set of 31, 'Vedute, altre prese da i luoghi

Artist

Canaletto

Artist Life Dates

1697-1768

Century

18th Century

Object Creation Date

circa 1744

Accession Number

1955/2.15

Medium and Support

etching on paper

relevance

rank 5.58459

Secondary Keywords

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Title

Place Cards (one of eleven)

Artist

John Koch

Artist Life Dates

1909-1978

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1923

Accession Number

1987/2.22

Medium and Support

watercolor and ink on paper

relevance

rank 5.56587

Secondary Keywords

modern and contemporary art

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Title

Place Cards (one of eleven)

Artist

John Koch

Artist Life Dates

1909-1978

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1923

Accession Number

1987/2.24

Medium and Support

watercolor and ink on paper

relevance

rank 5.56587

Secondary Keywords

modern and contemporary art

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Title

Place Cards (one of eleven)

Artist

John Koch

Artist Life Dates

1909-1978

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1923

Accession Number

1987/2.26

Medium and Support

watercolor and ink on paper

relevance

rank 5.56587

Secondary Keywords

modern and contemporary art

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Title

Place Cards (one of eleven)

Artist

John Koch

Artist Life Dates

1909-1978

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1923

Accession Number

1987/2.21

Medium and Support

watercolor and ink on paper

relevance

rank 5.56587

Secondary Keywords

modern and contemporary art

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Title

Place Cards (one of eleven)

Artist

John Koch

Artist Life Dates

1909-1978

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1923

Accession Number

1987/2.23

Medium and Support

watercolor and ink on paper

relevance

rank 5.56587

Secondary Keywords

modern and contemporary art

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Title

Place Cards (one of eleven)

Artist

John Koch

Artist Life Dates

1909-1978

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1923

Accession Number

1987/2.25

Medium and Support

watercolor and ink on paper

relevance

rank 5.56587

Secondary Keywords

modern and contemporary art

objects we use

sailing vessels

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Title

Fisherman

Artist

Winslow Homer

Artist Life Dates

1836-1910

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1900

Accession Number

1985/1.109

Medium and Support

conté crayon and chalk, heightened with white on blue-green paper

relevance

rank 5.56151

Secondary Keywords

human-powered watercraft

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Title

The Island

Artist

Jean Lurçat

Artist Life Dates

(Lorraine, France, 1892 - 1966)

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

1930

Accession Number

1948/1.282

Medium and Support

pen and ink on white paper

relevance

rank 5.56151

Secondary Keywords

geography

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Title

The Riva, One of the 'Twelve Etchings,' or the 'First Venice Set'

Artist

James McNeill Whistler

Physical Description

A view of a city along the edge of water sweeps from the foreground towards the right in the distance. Along quays, bridges and promenades can be seen groupoings of people walking and in conversation. Boats populate the water's edge: smaller boats in the foreground, larger multi-masted ships in the distance.

Artist Life Dates

1834-1903

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1879-1880

Accession Number

1954/1.378

Medium and Support

etching, printed in black ink on wove paper

relevance

rank 5.54778

Secondary Keywords

architecture

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Title

Bridge of Sighs

Artist

Carlo Ponti

Artist Life Dates

(1820 - 1893)

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1850-1899

Accession Number

1995/1.73

Medium and Support

albumen print on paper

relevance

rank 5.54778

Secondary Keywords

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Title

Hand to Niemeyer, Niteroi, Brazil

Artist

Kristin Capp

Physical Description

Contemporary white boat in the background. A man standing on the right side, extending his arm.

Object Creation Date

2005

Accession Number

2014/2.365

Medium and Support

archival pigment print on paper

relevance

rank 5.54574

Secondary Keywords

objects we use

people

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vehicles

watercraft

watercraft by general type

Title

The Star

Artist

Alvin Coburn

Artist Life Dates

1882-1966

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

1882-1966

Accession Number

1972/1.168

Medium and Support

hand-pulled photogravure on paper

relevance

rank 5.54066

Secondary Keywords

geography

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objects we use

reflections

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watercraft

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waterscapes

Title

The Adur, near Shoreham

Artist

Frank Mura

Artist Life Dates

(France, 1861 - ?)

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

before 1911

Accession Number

1955/1.79

Medium and Support

oil on canvas

relevance

rank 5.52644

Secondary Keywords

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england (country)

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west sussex (county)

Title

Venice - Grand Canal

Artist

Fratelli Alinari

Artist Life Dates

(active 1854 - 1920)

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

1854-1920

Accession Number

1991/1.102

Medium and Support

albumen print on paper

relevance

rank 5.52612

Secondary Keywords

architecture

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Title

The Riva, No. 2, One of the 'Twenty-six Etchings,' or the 'Second Venice Set'

Artist

James McNeill Whistler

Physical Description

A view of a city along the edge of water sweeps from the foreground towards the right in the distance. Along quays, bridges and promenades can be seen groupoings of people walking and in conversation. Boats populate the water's edge: smaller boats in the foreground, larger multi-masted ships in the distance.

Artist Life Dates

1834-1903

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1879-1880

Accession Number

1954/1.389

Medium and Support

etching and drypoint, printed in warm black ink on laid paper, trimmed to platem

relevance

rank 5.52612

Secondary Keywords

architecture

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ships

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tents

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waterscapes

Title

Sunset over Water

Artist

Walmsley Brothers

Artist Life Dates

active circa 1890-1899

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1897

Accession Number

1990/2.10

Medium and Support

gelatin silver print on paper

relevance

rank 5.52541

Secondary Keywords

atmospheric effects

geography

modern and contemporary art

objects we use

reflections

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the natural world

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vehicles

watercraft

watercraft by method of propulsion

watercraft by specific type

waterscapes

Title

Praries de Vatteville

Artist

A. Porcher

Object Creation Date

n.d.

Accession Number

1973/1.786

Medium and Support

etching on paper

relevance

rank 5.50761

Secondary Keywords

animals

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watercraft by method of propulsion

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waterscapes

Title

Upright Venice, One of the 'Twenty-six Etchings,' or the 'Second Venice Set'

Artist

James McNeill Whistler

Physical Description

Seen from an elevated vantage point, a quay in the foreground with boats anchored nearby and figures talking is balanced in the upper part of the image by a view of buildings along the canals, gondolas, shipping and, just left of center a large domed church.

Artist Life Dates

1834-1903

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1879-1880

Accession Number

1954/1.388

Medium and Support

etching and drypoint, printed in black ink on laid paper, trimmed to platemark

relevance

rank 5.50274

Secondary Keywords

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Title

Rialto Bridge, Venice

Artist

Carlo Ponti?

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1828-1900

Accession Number

1987/1.343

Medium and Support

albumen print on paper

relevance

rank 5.50274

Secondary Keywords

architecture

bridges

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Title

Fish Houses, Ogunquit

Artist

Jane C. Stanley

Artist Life Dates

1863-1940

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

1863-1940

Accession Number

1954/1.191

Medium and Support

watercolor on white paper

relevance

rank 5.49413

Secondary Keywords

americas

animals

containers

containers by form

houses

locality

modern and contemporary art

north & central america

objects

objects we use

people and occupations

portraits

the natural world

transportation vehicles

united states

vehicles

watercraft

watercraft by general type

Title

Tappan Zee

Artist

Arthur B. Davies

Artist Life Dates

1862-1928

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

1924

Accession Number

1955/1.101

Medium and Support

lithograph on paper

relevance

rank 5.48763

Secondary Keywords

cityscapes

drapery

figures

modern and contemporary art

objects we use

people and occupations

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sketches

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transportation vehicles

vehicles

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watercraft by method of propulsion

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waterscapes

Title

The Riva, One of the 'Twelve Etchings,' or the 'First Venice Set'

Artist

James McNeill Whistler

Physical Description

A view of a city along the edge of water sweeps from the foreground towards the right in the distance. Along quays, bridges and promenades can be seen groupoings of people walking and in conversation. Boats populate the water's edge: smaller boats in the foreground, larger multi-masted ships in the distance.

Artist Life Dates

1834-1903

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1879-1880

Accession Number

1955/1.125

Medium and Support

etching and drypoint, printed in dark brown ink on laid paper

relevance

rank 5.47790

Secondary Keywords

architecture

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watercraft by sectional form

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waterscapes

Title

Untitled

Artist

M. Johnston

Physical Description

A boat in the water without the sail, slightly cloudy sky above, trimmed in black.

Object Creation Date

2000

Accession Number

2014/2.148

Medium and Support

black and white photograph on paper

relevance

rank 5.47174

Secondary Keywords

descriptors

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

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transportation vehicles

vehicles

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

watercraft

watercraft by general type

Title

Test Pilot Ahmet Khan Sultan, Twice Hero of the Soviet Union, Enjoys a Cigarette

Artist

Dmitri Baltermants

Physical Description

A portrait of a test pilot. He is wearing his uniform and helmet while smoking a cigarette.

Artist Life Dates

1912-1990

Object Creation Date

1961; printed 2003

Accession Number

2014/2.311

Medium and Support

gelatin silver print on paper

relevance

rank 5.45527

Secondary Keywords

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aircraft

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furnishings

furnishings by form or function

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transportation vehicles

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Title

September Sunset

Artist

James McBey

Artist Life Dates

1883-1959

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

1925

Accession Number

1954/2.4

Medium and Support

etching on paper

relevance

rank 5.39682

Secondary Keywords

architecture

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Title

Water, from The Four Elements

Artist

Jan van de Velde

Artist Life Dates

active 1593-1641

Century

17th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1620

Accession Number

1994/2.39

Medium and Support

etching and engraving on thin, slightly textured, off-white laid paper

relevance

rank 5.38525

Secondary Keywords

animals

child

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objects

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watercraft

watercraft by method of propulsion

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Title

The Little Lagoon, One of the 'Twelve Etchings,' or the 'First Venice Set'

Artist

James McNeill Whistler

Physical Description

Gondolas, striped poles, and channel markers all dot the open surface of water in this image. At the center is a two-masted ship at anchor. In the distance are low islands with buildings and ships in the distance under cloudy skies.

Artist Life Dates

1834-1903

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1879-1880

Accession Number

1954/1.374

Medium and Support

etching and drypoint, printed in black ink on laid paper, trimmed to platemark

relevance

rank 5.37977

Secondary Keywords

europe

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Title

Marine

Artist

Artist Unknown, Netherlands

Physical Description

This graphite and wash piece has two sailboats in the foreground with multiple sailboats in the background. They are situated at the drawing’s horizon and float on a large body of water. A signature is on the upper left corner.

Object Creation Date

1625-1750

Accession Number

2009/1.533

Medium and Support

graphite, wash on paper

relevance

rank 5.37977

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Title

Long Venice, One of the 'Twenty-six Etchings,' or the 'Second Venice Set'

Artist

James McNeill Whistler

Physical Description

A sweeping panorama shows a city and shipping along the water. The left side is more minutely described as large three-story buildings hug the water's edge. Just to the right of center is a large building with several domes. Several small boats and gondolas are visible to left of center. A cloudy and blustery sky occupies the top of the image.

Artist Life Dates

1834-1903

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1879-1880

Accession Number

1954/1.391

Medium and Support

etching and drypoint, printed in dark brown ink on laid paper, trimmed to platem

relevance

rank 5.37142

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Title

Shore Scene

Artist

Samuel Triscott

Artist Life Dates

1846-1925

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

1846-1925

Accession Number

1955/1.86

Medium and Support

watercolor on white paper

relevance

rank 5.37142

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Title

Boat Landing Place, Tanga (now Tanzania)

Artist

R. Pereira

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1900

Accession Number

1987/1.332

Medium and Support

gelatin silver print on paper

relevance

rank 5.36499

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Title

Journey of the Soul to the Paradise of the Queen Mother of the West

Artist

Artist Unknown, China

Physical Description

Limestone slab carved bas-relief with six registers. The lower register depicts a chariot procession above fish-inhabited waters. The central three registers depict figures carrying out funerary rites. The top register shows a winged creature with a human face flanked by two writhing dragons and other animals, including two rabbits and a nine-tailed fox.

Century

2nd century

Object Creation Date

2nd century

Accession Number

2000/2.1

Medium and Support

carved limestone slab

relevance

rank 5.36303

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Title

By the Roaring Bull

Artist

Arthur B. Davies

Artist Life Dates

1862-1928

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

before 1911

Accession Number

1983/1.159

Medium and Support

pastel on dark grey paper

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rank 5.34608

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Title

Venice

Artist

Hercules Brabazon

Artist Life Dates

1821-1906

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

1821-1906

Accession Number

1954/1.212

Medium and Support

graphite, pastel and gouache on gray paper

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rank 5.34608

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Title

The Palaces, One of the 'Twelve Etchings,' or the 'First Venice Set'

Artist

James McNeill Whistler

Physical Description

A series of buildings and gondolas are seen along the edge of a canal. The emphasis on the dark tile roofs is contrasted with the play of window tracery and balconies along the facades of the building.

Artist Life Dates

1834-1903

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1879-1880

Accession Number

1955/1.123

Medium and Support

etching, drypoint, and open bite, printed in black ink on laid paper, trimmed to platemark

relevance

rank 5.34555

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