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Title
Portrait of Jan Vos, the Poet
Artist
Karel Dujardin
Physical Description
In this bust-length portrait a man appears in dark robes and a starched white collar. He looks directly at the viewer and holds a rolled up piece of paper. Below the image is a Dutch inscription identifying the sitter as Jan Vos.
Artist Life Dates
1622-1678
Century
17th century
Object Creation Date
1662
Accession Number
1968/2.78
Medium and Support
etching and engraving on fine off-white laid paper
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Title
James Chaney
Artist
Ben Shahn
Physical Description
A portrait of James Chaney. His eyes are enlarged and brows thick. His hair is made up of many thick brush strokes. His gaze is centered at the viewer. Above his head is his name written in brown-orange ink.
Artist Life Dates
1898-1969
Object Creation Date
1965
Accession Number
2011/1.105
Medium and Support
offset photolithograph on paper
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Title
Beauty under Cherry Blossoms
Artist
Hosoda Eishi
Physical Description
This is a portrait of a courtesan and her two attendants. The courtesan wears a red cloak with a peacock flying over peonies and a pale green color kimono with “shippô” (seven treasures) pattern. Her green obi, tied in the front, has design of red and blue clouds with gold plants. She is turning away from a viewer to show the gorgeous cloak. Her hair is sculpted in a butterfly shape on the top and has wings to the side. Tortoise-shell combs and multiple hairpins adorn the hair. Her two attendants flank the courtesan; they wear matching, dark green kimono with chrysanthemum flower design and red underkimono. Their kimono have especially long sleeves (furisode), whose openings are tied with ribbons. Their obi are in brocade and tied on their backs. Their hair is sculpted in round shape on their tops and has side wings like the courtesan. They wear silver hair accessories of cherry blossoms and tassels, long hairpins and red silk ribbons. The attendant on the left holds a battledore pad and the right attendant holds a ball. All the women wear black platform sandals. There is a cherry tree in full blossom on the right, from which some petals fall on the women and the ground. There are the artist’s signature and seal on the lower right corner. It has mounting of beige silk and two strips of floral pattern brocade on the top and bottom of the painting.
Artist Life Dates
1756-1829
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
1810
Accession Number
1977/1.180
Medium and Support
ink and color on silk
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Title
Michael Schwerner
Artist
Ben Shahn
Physical Description
A portrait of Michael Schwerner. His head is oval-shaped and facial features off-center. His eyes sit unevenly on his face and his brow slightly furrowed. His hair is made of many thick brush strokes. Above his potrait is his name written in brown-orange ink.
Artist Life Dates
1898-1969
Object Creation Date
1965
Accession Number
2011/1.106
Medium and Support
offset photolithograph on paper
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Title
Courtesan in procession
Artist
Kitagawa Utamaro
Physical Description
This is a portrait of courtesan and her attendant. The courtesan wears a kimono with overall cherry blossom patterns and a darker color cloak with fan, plover and wave design lining with overall cherry blossom design silk; the cloak is slipping from her right shoulder. Her obi is draped in front; it has overall hollyhock pattern. Her face is white; Her hair is sculpted like a balloon on the top and has broad wings to the side. Tortoise-shell comb and multiple hairpins adorn the hair. She is strolling toward the right. Her attendant is walking behind her, her face and body partially hidden by the courtesan. She wears the matching kimono with plover and wave design; her kimono has long sleeves (furisode), whose openings are tied with ribbons. Her obi, with peony and geometric design, is tied at the back. Her hair is in the similar shape as the courtesan but not too exaggerated. But she wears an enormous hair accessory consisting of cherry blossoms and tassels, made of silver. Her face is also in white. The painting is accompanied by poem written by Santô Kyôden with his signature and two seals. On the lower left, there are the artist's signature and seal. The mounting is made of silk brocade with embroidery in the design of clematis and millets.
Artist Life Dates
1754-1806
Century
18th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1793-1795
Accession Number
1962/1.104
Medium and Support
ink, white pigment, and red color on paper
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Title
Frederick Douglass
Artist
Ben Shahn
Physical Description
Black and white lithograph, three quarter portrait representation of Fredrick Douglass: A man is potrayed with curly hair and beard, a stern facial expression, and a formal suit and bowtie. His head and gaze is turned to the right of the piece. The words "Frederick Douglass" border the piece along with two copies of the artist's signature and the screenprint number .
Object Creation Date
1965
Accession Number
2011/1.110
Medium and Support
serigraph on paper
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Title
The Melody Haunts My Reverie
Artist
Roy Lichtenstein
Physical Description
The print has a blue background. A girl is shown with blonde hair, red lips and a melancholy facial expression. She holds a microphone, opening her mouth and emitting a speech bubble saying, "The melody haunts my reverie." The artist applied the technique of Ben Day dots to depict her skins.
Artist Life Dates
10/28/1923 - 9/29/1997
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1965
Accession Number
2006/2.2
Medium and Support
screenprint on white wove paper
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Title
Daughters of Mr. Thaxton, near Mechanicsburg, OH
Artist
Ben Shahn
Physical Description
Two girls in floral dresses stand on a wooden front porch holding matching dolls. Both girls stare inquisitively to their right. Behind them sits a rocking chair and windowsill with lace curtains and a flower box.
Artist Life Dates
1898-1969
Object Creation Date
1938; printed 1995
Accession Number
2013/2.174
Medium and Support
gelatin silver print on paper
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Title
Portrait of Gerhart Hauptmann
Artist
Max Liebermann
Physical Description
This etched potrait showcases an older man with an off-center gaze. His features are emphasized by varying pen strokes and cross hatching. There is also some sort of red marking at the lower left hand corner of the page.
Artist Life Dates
1847-1935
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1847-1935
Accession Number
1962/2.23
Medium and Support
etching on paper
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Title
Portrait of Princess Soto'ori
Artist
Tosa Mitsuoki
Physical Description
Hanging scroll. A female figure is sitting against a blank background. She wears multiple layers of kimono, her hair is black and long, and her face white. She is watching a spider, descending from ceiling; her arms are extending in front as if she is trying to catch it. A screen of white and brown fabric is on her right, and an oil ramp with flame is on the other side. Three rolls of paper are placed in front of her. There are the artist's signature and seal on the left lower corner.
The painting is mounted on light blue brocade with designs of auspicious characters and objects, including character “longevity,” treasures, and double gourds. The sides are made of golden brocade, but the gold foil is almost worn out.
Warm holes on the upper right side, some small stains and dark lines on the top and near the face of the figure. Two repaired damages on the lower right corner. Some warm holes on the mounting as well. The wooden scroll bar is black lacquered.
Artist Life Dates
1617-1691
Century
17th century
Object Creation Date
2nd half of 17th century
Accession Number
1955/1.262
Medium and Support
Hanging scroll: ink and color on silk
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Title
Thirty-six Immortal Poets: Taira no Kanemori
Artist
Madenokôji Fujifusa
Physical Description
A male figure is sitting sideways, his face looking toward the front right. He wears a long black cap, a red under-kimono, a grayish-color jacket with geometric patterns, and right gray color pantaloons. He holds a fan, which is peeking from the right sleeve. The painting is accompanied by calligraphy on the right side of the figure. The painting is mounted on gold brocade with strips of purple and gold brocade on top and bottom of the painting.
Artist Life Dates
1295-1380
Century
15th century
Object Creation Date
15th century
Accession Number
1962/1.103
Medium and Support
Handscroll section mounted as a hanging scroll: ink and color on paper
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Title
Seated Woman
Artist
Utagawa Toyokuni III (Kunisada)
Physical Description
A woman in kimono sits with her sleeve to her mouth. The kimono is decorated with fall leaves, and she sits behind lacquwe tea ware. Above her are crest-like decorations in blue, backgrounding the open pages of a book.
Artist Life Dates
1786-1864
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
1852
Accession Number
2010/2.49
Medium and Support
color woodblock print on paper
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Title
Bust of George Washington (1732-1799), after Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741-1828)
Artist
Randolph Rogers
Physical Description
This is a white marble sculpture that depicts the upper torso of a man. There is drapery wrapped loosely around his figure. He is shown staring into the viewer's space and his facial expression is calm and reserved. This sculpture is carved in a realistic manner and rests on a columnar pedestal.
Artist Life Dates
1825 - 1892
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
1868
Accession Number
1895.12
Medium and Support
marble
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Title
Marilyn
Artist
Andy Warhol
Physical Description
Portrait of Hollywood actress Marilyn Monroe.
Artist Life Dates
1928 - 1987
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1967
Accession Number
1969/1.84
Medium and Support
screenprint on paper
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Title
Coral
Artist
Saitô Kiyoshi
Physical Description
This work portrays a human profile.
Artist Life Dates
(active 1907 - 1997)
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1955
Accession Number
1958/2.17
Medium and Support
color woodblock print on paper
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Title
Marilyn
Artist
Andy Warhol
Physical Description
Portrait of Hollywood actress Marilyn Monroe.
Artist Life Dates
1928 - 1987
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1967
Accession Number
1969/1.85
Medium and Support
screenprint on paper
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Title
Portrait of a Young Man
Artist
Anonymous American
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
2nd half of 19th century
Accession Number
1940.398
Medium and Support
tintype on small gilted frame
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Title
Portrait of Sacco and Vanzetti
Artist
Ben Shahn
Physical Description
Two men sit at the center of the print with inquisitive looks upon their faces. Certain facial elements are distorted. They stand with shoulders haunched, and pupiless eyes. Both sets of arms are restrained by handcuffs, and they are handcuffed to one another at the center of the print.
Artist Life Dates
1898-1969
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1958
Accession Number
1975/1.70
Medium and Support
screenprint on paper
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Title
Marilyn
Artist
Andy Warhol
Physical Description
Portrait of Hollywood actress Marilyn Monroe.
Artist Life Dates
1928 - 1987
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1967
Accession Number
1969/1.86
Medium and Support
screenprint on paper
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Title
Portrait of a Young Woman
Artist
Anonymous American
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
2nd half of 19th century
Accession Number
1940.399
Medium and Support
tintype on small gilted frame
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Title
Martin Luther King
Artist
Ben Shahn
Physical Description
A black and white wood engraving of Martin Luther King Jr. His mouth is open wide as if giving one of his famous speeches. Underneath his image is a quote of King's and his signature.
Artist Life Dates
1898-1969
Object Creation Date
1968
Accession Number
2011/1.103
Medium and Support
wood engraving on paper
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Title
After Manet, from May Days Long Forgotten
Artist
Carrie Mae Weems
Physical Description
Black and white photograph in circular format depicting four young African American girls wearing floral dresses lounging on a blanket in the grass.
Artist Life Dates
b. 1953
Century
21st century
Object Creation Date
2002
Accession Number
2004/2.3
Medium and Support
chromogenic color print on paper
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Title
Portrait of Lafayette (?)
Artist
Louis Boilly
Physical Description
This portrait of a middle aged man is shown in a bust-length view, looking at the viewer, much as if this were a miniature on ivory. The man wears a dark blue coat with a white collar and cravat.
Artist Life Dates
1761-1845
Century
18th-19th century
Object Creation Date
1761-1845
Accession Number
1973/2.41
Medium and Support
pastel on vellum
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Title
We Shall Overcome
Artist
Ben Shahn
Physical Description
Black line representation of a human head and face, facing the viewer. The head is oval-shaped with vertical parallel lines. The short hair of the person is represented by thick dots and fine curved lines. The nose is formed by straight, vertical lines. Eyebrows are drawn with thick, black lines. "We shall Overcome" is printed in a brown-orange ink across the top of the sheet.
Artist Life Dates
Lithuania, 1898-1969
Object Creation Date
1965
Accession Number
2011/1.104
Medium and Support
offset photolithograph on paper
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Title
Portrait of Pan Qintai
Artist
Zeng Jing (Tseng Ching)
Physical Description
Painting of a standing male figure facing forward and holding a walking stick, against a blank background surrounded by an inscription, two artist’s seals, seven colophons and accompanying seals of contemporary scholars and artists.
Artist Life Dates
1564-1657
Century
17th century
Object Creation Date
1621
Accession Number
1966/1.110
Medium and Support
hanging scroll, ink and color on paper
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