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Title

Winter Sunrise, Sierra Nevada, from Lone Pine, California, from "Museum Set Edition"

Artist

Ansel Adams

Artist Life Dates

1902-1984

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

1944

Accession Number

1988/1.88

Medium and Support

gelatin silver print on paper

Secondary Keywords

associated concepts

atmospheric effects

earth sciences concepts

geography

modern and contemporary art

people and culture

physical sciences concepts

scientific concepts

seasons

the natural world

Title

Sand Dunes, Sunrise, Death Valley National Monument, California, from "Museum Set Edition"

Artist

Ansel Adams

Artist Life Dates

1902-1984

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

1948

Accession Number

1988/1.91

Medium and Support

gelatin silver print on paper

Secondary Keywords

americas

architecture

associated concepts

atmospheric effects

earth sciences concepts

geography

locality

modern and contemporary art

north & central america

people and culture

physical sciences concepts

scientific concepts

the natural world

united states

Title

Dawn, Autumn, Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Tennessee, from the "Museum Set Edition"

Artist

Ansel Adams

Artist Life Dates

1902-1984

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

1948; printed 1981

Accession Number

1988/1.92

Medium and Support

gelatin silver print on paper

Secondary Keywords

associated concepts

earth sciences concepts

geography

modern and contemporary art

people and culture

physical sciences concepts

plants

scientific concepts

the natural world

Title

Goldweight in a geometric shape

Artist

Artist Unknown, African, Akan-Speaking Peoples, Ghana or Côte d'Ivoire

Physical Description

Semi-circular goldweight with horizontally incised rays.

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

1900-1985

Accession Number

1997/1.478

Medium and Support

brass

Secondary Keywords

africa (continent)

associated concepts

descriptors

design elements

earth sciences concepts

geographic and political locations

goldweights

motifs

people and culture

physical sciences concepts

scientific concepts

Title

Evening Lake Powell, Arizona

Artist

Daniel Anderson

Physical Description

Foreground is snow covered ground, water in midsection, clouds above.

Object Creation Date

1987

Accession Number

2013/1.234

Medium and Support

gelatin silver print on paper

Secondary Keywords

associated concepts

bodies of water

bodies of water and components of bodies of water

bodies of water by size

buildings and the land

earth sciences concepts

lacustrine bodies

landscapes (environments)

natural landscapes

people and culture

physical sciences concepts

precipitation

scientific concepts

settlements and landscapes

weather and related phenomena

weather-related phenomena

Title

Tôto Meisho Series: White Rain on Nihon Bridge (Nihonbashi no shirazame)

Artist

Andô Hiroshige

Physical Description

Rainy scene in a village. There is a bridge in the foreground, with several figures walking across with umbrellas. Houses and mountains appear in the distance.

Artist Life Dates

1797-1858

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1840-1841

Accession Number

1948/1.139

Medium and Support

color woodblock print on paper

Secondary Keywords

layout features

transfer method

upward

associated concepts

buildings and the land

components

components and systems

components by specific context

costume

costume accessories

costume accessories carried

descriptors

dwellings

earth sciences concepts

illustrations

illustrations by form

images and ornament

information form components

inorganic material

landforms

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materials

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objects we use

people and culture

physical sciences concepts

precipitation

prints

prints by process

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relief prints

residential structures

scientific concepts

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single built works

single built works by function

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transportation structures

transportation structures by form

transportation vehicles

vehicles

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

watercraft

watercraft by general type

weather and related phenomena

weather-related phenomena

Title

Edo Meisho: Ochanomizu

Artist

Andô Hiroshige

Physical Description

A snow scene of the canal. Snow covers the house roofs, the boat shelters, and the trees. Three travelers in blue robes are walking in the snow, two of them are carrying umbrellas.

Artist Life Dates

1797-1858

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1853

Accession Number

1948/1.142

Medium and Support

color woodblock print on paper

Secondary Keywords

transfer method

associated concepts

buildings and the land

costume

costume accessories

costume accessories carried

dwellings

earth sciences concepts

events

hydraulic structures

hydraulic structures by form

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prints

prints by process

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single built works

single built works by function

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transportation vehicles

vehicles

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

visual works by subject type

watercraft

watercraft by general type

weather and related phenomena

weather-related phenomena

Title

Edo Meisho: Yushima Shrine in the Snow (Yushima tenmangu, Yukihare no zu)

Artist

Andô Hiroshige

Physical Description

A snow scene of people walking up the stairs leading to the snow-covered shrine and temple complex.

Artist Life Dates

1797-1858

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1853

Accession Number

1948/1.144

Medium and Support

color woodblock print on paper

Secondary Keywords

transfer method

architectural elements

associated concepts

buildings and the land

circulation elements

components

components and systems

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earth sciences concepts

objects we use

people and culture

physical sciences concepts

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prints

prints by process

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relief prints

religious buildings

religious structures

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single built works

single built works by function

single built works by specific type

stair components

stairs and stair components

steps and step components

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

weather and related phenomena

weather-related phenomena

woodcuts

Title

Tôto Meisho Series: Flower-viewing at Asukayama

Artist

Andô Hiroshige

Physical Description

Landscape with water and mount Fuji in the background. People are wandering on the green grassland, having picnics, and enjoying the pleasant weather and the beauty of cherry blossoms.

Artist Life Dates

1797-1858

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1833-1843

Accession Number

1948/1.141

Medium and Support

color woodblock print on paper

Secondary Keywords

associated concepts

buildings and the land

deciduous trees

earth sciences concepts

herbaceous plants

natural landscapes

people and culture

physical sciences concepts

plants

scientific concepts

seasons

settlements and landscapes

trees by leaf life

vegetation and vegetation components

vegetation components

woody plants

Title

Edo Meisho: View of the Kameido Temple in Snow, Tokyo

Artist

Andô Hiroshige

Physical Description

Night scene of bridges over the lake leading to the temple complex. The snow falls down from the sky and covers the bridges, roofs, and trees. There are several travelers walking with parasols.

Artist Life Dates

1797-1858

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1853

Accession Number

1969/2.17

Medium and Support

color woodblock print on paper

Secondary Keywords

transfer method

associated concepts

buildings and the land

descriptors

earth sciences concepts

inorganic material

landscapes (environments)

materials

materials by composition

natural landscapes

objects we use

people and culture

physical sciences concepts

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visual works

visual works by medium or technique

weather and related phenomena

weather-related phenomena

woodcuts

woody plants

Title

One Hundred Famous Views of Edo: #107 Fukagawa, Susaki and the Jumantsubo Plain

Artist

Andô Hiroshige

Physical Description

This vertical print frames a view of a landscape with an up close view of a bird in the upper right corner that takes up about thirty percent of the image.

The viewer is positioned alongside the bird, circling the sky above the twin peaks of a mountain. A crate floats in the water below while smaller birds flocking around it. Snow covers the ground.

The signature and title markings are in the upper right corner, and in the middle along the left side above the landscape.

Artist Life Dates

1797-1858

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1856-1857

Accession Number

1960/2.143

Medium and Support

color woodblock print on paper

Secondary Keywords

image form

level

upward

animals and creatures

asian

associated concepts

buildings and the land

containers

containers by form

descriptors

earth sciences concepts

east asian

inorganic material

japanese

japanese printmaking styles

japanese styles

landforms

landforms and landform components

landforms by shape or position

landscapes (environments)

materials

materials by composition

natural landscapes

noncompetitive play equipment

objects we use

people and culture

physical sciences concepts

precipitation

recreational artifacts

recreational artifacts for noncompetitive activities

scientific concepts

settlements and landscapes

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

views

views by vantage point or orientation

visual works

visual works by form

weather and related phenomena

weather-related phenomena

Title

Gazing at Snow on Matsuchi Hill (center sheet from triptych, Fûryû Genji Awase)

Artist

Andô Hiroshige

Physical Description

The snow scene of a village under the mountain. The house roofs, the bridge over the river, the mountain and trees are all covered by the snow. Three birds fly above the riverbank, lingering around the snow-covered pine branches.

Artist Life Dates

1797-1858

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1853

Accession Number

1948/1.145

Medium and Support

color woodblock print on paper

Secondary Keywords

scale

transfer method

animals and creatures

associated concepts

buildings and the land

dwellings

earth sciences concepts

natural landscapes

objects we use

people and culture

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plants

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vegetation and vegetation components

vegetation components

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

weather and related phenomena

weather-related phenomena

woodcuts

woody plants

Title

The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido (Tate-e Edition): #38 Fujikawa

Artist

Andô Hiroshige

Physical Description

A village by a lake is shown in the snow. Several travelers are walking in the streets. The snow is steadily fallling and covers their hats, the roofs of the houses, the trees and the mountains. The title is in the upper right corner in a red box.

Artist Life Dates

1797-1858

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1855

Accession Number

1960/2.142

Medium and Support

full color woodblock print (nishiki e)

Secondary Keywords

scale

accessories worn on the head

associated concepts

bodies of water

bodies of water and components of bodies of water

bodies of water by size

buildings and the land

costume

costume accessories

costume accessories worn

earth sciences concepts

headgear

lacustrine bodies

objects we use

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people by activity

physical sciences concepts

plants

precipitation

scientific concepts

settlements

settlements and landscapes

settlements by form

vegetation and vegetation components

vegetation components

weather and related phenomena

weather-related phenomena

woody plants

Title

[Facsimile] Meisho Edo hyakkei: Oji, New Year's Eve Foxfires at Nettle Tree

Artist

Andô Hiroshige

Physical Description

A group of deer-like animals are resting under two trees at nightfall. There are twinkling stars shining in the dark sky and a forest in the distance.

Artist Life Dates

1797-1858

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1856-1859

Accession Number

1987/1.245

Medium and Support

color woodblock print on paper

Secondary Keywords

animals and creatures

associated concepts

buildings and the land

earth sciences concepts

landscapes (environments)

natural landscapes

people and culture

physical sciences concepts

plants

scientific concepts

settlements and landscapes

vegetation and vegetation components

vegetation components

woody plants

Title

Famous Views of Snow, Moon and Flowers: Trout Fishing by Moonlight on the Tamagawa River

Artist

Andô Hiroshige

Physical Description

The dark color pallette and the moon indicate that the image is set at night. There are people standing in the water, bending over in search of fish. Others stand on the bank, helping with the fishing process. Also shown are the silhouettes of a bridge over the water and the mountains in the distance.

Artist Life Dates

1797-1858

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1846

Accession Number

1948/1.137

Medium and Support

color woodblock print on paper

Secondary Keywords

transfer method

associated concepts

earth sciences concepts

objects we use

people and culture

physical activities

physical activities by location

physical activities by specific context

physical sciences concepts

prints

prints by process

prints by process or technique

relief prints

scientific concepts

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

visual works by subject type

water activities

Title

The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tôkaidô (Hôeidô edition): #16 Night Snow at Kambara

Artist

Andô Hiroshige

Physical Description

In this print, sophisticated use of soft lines, rounded forms, dark sky, and subtle tones convey the utter silence and weariness of the figures as they trudge through the night-time snow near Kambara. Writing is centered at the top of the image, as well as aloong the bottom left wide with a seal. Three figures walk through the snow.

Artist Life Dates

1797-1858

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1833-1834

Accession Number

1948/1.122

Medium and Support

color woodblock print on paper

Secondary Keywords

scale

transfer method

asian

associated concepts

buildings and the land

earth sciences concepts

east asian

japanese

japanese printmaking styles

japanese styles

objects we use

people and culture

physical sciences concepts

precipitation

prints

prints by process

prints by process or technique

relief prints

scientific concepts

settlements

settlements and landscapes

settlements by form

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

weather and related phenomena

weather-related phenomena

Title

Hôeido Tôkaidô Series: Night Snow at Kambara (Second state)

Artist

Andô Hiroshige

Physical Description

In this print, sophisticated use of soft lines, rounded forms, dark sky, and subtle tones convey the utter silence and weariness of the figures as they trudge through the night-time snow near Kambara.

Artist Life Dates

1797-1858

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1833-1834

Accession Number

1948/1.123

Medium and Support

color woodblock print on paper

Secondary Keywords

scale

transfer method

associated concepts

buildings and the land

dwellings

earth sciences concepts

landscapes (environments)

natural landscapes

objects we use

people and culture

physical sciences concepts

plants

precipitation

prints

prints by process

prints by process or technique

relief prints

residential structures

scientific concepts

seasons

settlements

settlements and landscapes

settlements by form

single built works

single built works by function

single built works by specific type

vegetation and vegetation components

vegetation components

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

weather and related phenomena

weather-related phenomena

woody plants

Title

Hôeido Tôkaidô Series: Night Snow at Kambara (Second state)

Artist

Andô Hiroshige

Physical Description

In this print, sophisticated use of soft lines, rounded forms, dark sky, and subtle tones convey the utter silence and weariness of the figures as they trudge through the night-time snow near Kambara.

Artist Life Dates

1797-1858

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1833-1834

Accession Number

1948/1.124

Medium and Support

color woodblock print on paper

Secondary Keywords

scale

transfer method

associated concepts

buildings and the land

dwellings

earth sciences concepts

landscapes (environments)

natural landscapes

objects we use

people and culture

physical sciences concepts

plants

precipitation

prints

prints by process

prints by process or technique

relief prints

residential structures

scientific concepts

seasons

settlements

settlements and landscapes

settlements by form

single built works

single built works by function

single built works by specific type

vegetation and vegetation components

vegetation components

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

weather and related phenomena

weather-related phenomena

woody plants

Title

Hôeidô Tôkaidô Series: Sudden Shower at Shôno

Artist

Andô Hiroshige

Physical Description

Here, caught in a sudden downpour, people rush along the steep hillside. Bamboo bends under the force of wind and rain, and the people in the foreground mimic this downward motion in order to shield their eyes from the water streaming upon them in torrents. Masterfully depicted, the viewer can almost feel the bullets of rain, and sense of sympathy for these unfortunate travelers.

Artist Life Dates

1797-1858

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1833-1834

Accession Number

1948/1.130

Medium and Support

color woodblock print on paper

Secondary Keywords

associated concepts

buildings and the land

costume

costume accessories

costume accessories carried

earth sciences concepts

events

landscapes (environments)

natural events

natural landscapes

objects we use

people and culture

physical activities

physical activities by general context

physical sciences concepts

plants

scientific concepts

settlements and landscapes

vegetation and vegetation components

vegetation components

weather and related phenomena

weather-related phenomena

woody plants

Title

Hôeidô Tôkaidô Series: Ishibe, Megawa Village

Artist

Andô Hiroshige

Physical Description

The snow scene of a village. Several groups of tavellers are walking toward a house located on the side of the road. Two figures carrying heavy stuff are walking away along the path.

Artist Life Dates

1797-1858

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1833-1834

Accession Number

1948/1.131

Medium and Support

color woodblock print on paper

Secondary Keywords

transfer method

associated concepts

buildings and the land

dwellings

earth sciences concepts

events

landscapes (environments)

natural events

natural landscapes

objects we use

people and culture

physical sciences concepts

plants

precipitation

prints

prints by process

prints by process or technique

relief prints

residential structures

scientific concepts

settlements and landscapes

single built works

single built works by function

single built works by specific type

vegetation and vegetation components

vegetation components

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

weather and related phenomena

weather-related phenomena

woody plants

Title

Eight Views of Ômi: #1 Evening Snow on Mount Hira

Artist

Andô Hiroshige

Physical Description

The snowy mass of Mount Hira rises behind a snow-covered village and clumps of bamboo by an inlet of Lake Biwa. The attendant poem in the upper left corner reads:

He who would see the beauty of the evening on the peaks of

Hira must behold it after the snows have fallen and before the

flowers are fully blown.

Artist Life Dates

1797-1858

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1834

Accession Number

1948/1.134

Medium and Support

color woodblock print on paper

Secondary Keywords

scale

transfer method

upward

visual arts

artistic concepts

associated concepts

bodies of water

bodies of water and components of bodies of water

bodies of water by size

buildings and the land

concepts in the arts

earth sciences concepts

forms of expression

lacustrine bodies

landforms

landforms and landform components

landforms by shape or position

landscapes (environments)

natural landscapes

objects we use

people and culture

physical sciences concepts

precipitation

prints

prints by process

prints by process or technique

relief prints

scientific concepts

settlements

settlements and landscapes

settlements by form

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

weather and related phenomena

weather-related phenomena

Title

Eight Views of Ômi: #2 Night Rain at Karasaki

Artist

Andô Hiroshige

Physical Description

Vertical lines stream downward across the print indicate torrents of rain. The dark color pallette and black strip across the top indicate that the image is set at night. A giant tree on an island looms over the image, surrounded by water. A poem in the upper left corner reads:

"Elsewhere will they talk of the music of the evening breeze

that has made the pine of Karasaki famous; the voice of the

wind is not heard through the sound of the rain in the night."

Artist Life Dates

1797-1858

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1834

Accession Number

1948/1.135

Medium and Support

color woodblock print on paper

Secondary Keywords

transfer method

visual arts

artistic concepts

asian

associated concepts

buildings and the land

concepts in the arts

earth sciences concepts

east asian

evergreens

forms of expression

japanese

japanese printmaking styles

japanese styles

natural landscapes

objects we use

people and culture

physical sciences concepts

plants

precipitation

prints

prints by process

prints by process or technique

relief prints

scientific concepts

settlements and landscapes

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

trees

trees by leaf life

vegetation and vegetation components

vegetation components

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

weather and related phenomena

weather-related phenomena

woody plants

Title

FACSIMILE REPRODUCTION: Tôto Meisho Series: White Rain on Nihon Bridge (Nihonbashi no shirazame)

Artist

Andô Hiroshige

Physical Description

Vertical lines stream downward across the print indicate torrents of rain. Several travelers with umbrallas and straw hats are walking across the bridge over the river. A village alongside the river and mountains are shown in the background.

Artist Life Dates

1797-1858

Century

20th century?

Object Creation Date

circa 1920 - circa 1940

Accession Number

1948/1.140

Medium and Support

color woodblock print on paper

Secondary Keywords

scale

transfer method

associated concepts

buildings and the land

costume

costume accessories

costume accessories carried

dwellings

earth sciences concepts

objects we use

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people by activity

physical sciences concepts

precipitation

prints

prints by process

prints by process or technique

relief prints

residential structures

scientific concepts

settlements

settlements and landscapes

settlements by form

single built works

single built works by function

single built works by specific type

transportation structures

transportation structures by form

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

weather and related phenomena

weather-related phenomena

Title

The Thirty-Six Views of the Eastern Capital: Imado Bridge and Matsuchi Hill

Artist

Andô Hiroshige

Physical Description

A snow scene of a village with falling snowflakes in the sky. The roofs of houses, the trees, the bridge, the boat decks, and the island in the center of the lake are all covered by snow.

Trimmed just outside print frame. Colors: black, blue, green, red, pink-orange. Paper size: lh 34 3/5cm & rh 34 1/2cm x tw 23 9/10cm & bw 24 1/5cm. Image size: lh 33 9/10cm & rh 34cm x tw 22 4/5cm & bw 22 3/5cm.

Artist Life Dates

1797-1858

Object Creation Date

1862

Accession Number

2008/2.394

Medium and Support

color woodcut on beige laid paper

Secondary Keywords

transfer method

asian

associated concepts

buildings and the land

descriptors

dwellings

early modern japanese periods

earth sciences concepts

east asian

inorganic material

japanese

japanese periods

landscapes (environments)

materials

materials by composition

natural landscapes

objects we use

people and culture

physical sciences concepts

plants

precipitation

prints

prints by process

prints by process or technique

relief prints

residential structures

scientific concepts

settlements and landscapes

single built works

single built works by function

single built works by specific type

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

transportation structures

transportation structures by form

transportation vehicles

vegetation and vegetation components

vegetation components

vehicles

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

watercraft

watercraft by general type

weather and related phenomena

weather-related phenomena

woodcuts

woody plants

Title

The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido (Hoeido Edition) #16 Kambara, Night Snow

Artist

Andô Hiroshige

Artist Life Dates

1797-1858

Object Creation Date

1831-1834

Accession Number

2008/2.194

Medium and Support

woodblock print on paper

Secondary Keywords

associated concepts

components and systems

earth sciences concepts

object groupings

object groupings and systems

object groupings by specific context

people and culture

physical sciences concepts

precipitation

scientific concepts

visual works groupings

weather and related phenomena

weather-related phenomena

Title

The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido (Hoeido Edition) #46 Shono, A Sudden Summer Shower

Artist

Andô Hiroshige

Physical Description

Skewed lines stream downward across the print indicate torrents of rain. The trees near the pathway are blown over by the strong storm. Several travelers with hats and parasols are struggling to walk up along the path under the extreme weather.

Artist Life Dates

1797-1858

Object Creation Date

1831-1834

Accession Number

2008/2.195

Medium and Support

woodblock print on paper

Secondary Keywords

associated concepts

buildings and the land

earth sciences concepts

events

landscapes (environments)

natural events

natural landscapes

open spaces

open spaces and site elements

open spaces by function

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people by activity

physical sciences concepts

plants

precipitation

scientific concepts

settlements and landscapes

vegetation and vegetation components

vegetation components

walkways

weather and related phenomena

weather-related phenomena

woody plants

Title

Views of Edo: Tenmangu Shrine in Kameido

Artist

Andô Hiroshige

Physical Description

A woodblock print depicting men and women in traditional japanese clothing crossing three red bridges in the central foreground that lead to a red temple in the central background. An island with trees is in the center of the scene. There are white clouds covering the horizon and surrounding the temple.

Artist Life Dates

1797-1858

Object Creation Date

circa 1851-1853

Accession Number

2011/2.198

Medium and Support

woodblock print on paper

Secondary Keywords

transfer method

asian

associated concepts

buildings and the land

costume

costume by form

earth sciences concepts

east asian

landscapes (environments)

main garments

natural landscapes

objects we use

people and culture

physical sciences concepts

plants

prints

prints by process

prints by process or technique

relief prints

religious buildings

religious structures

scientific concepts

settlements and landscapes

single built works

single built works by function

single built works by specific type

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

transportation structures

transportation structures by form

vegetation and vegetation components

vegetation components

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

weather and related phenomena

weather-related phenomena

woody plants

Title

Tree, Levisham

Artist

Dick Arentz

Physical Description

A lone flowering tree in a grassy scene, black background. The branches of the tree expand to either edge of the image and the ground appears to be slightly curved.

Artist Life Dates

(Detroit, Michigan, 1935 - )

Object Creation Date

1978

Accession Number

2012/1.234

Medium and Support

gelatin silver print on paper

Secondary Keywords

associated concepts

buildings and the land

earth sciences concepts

herbaceous plants

landscapes (environments)

natural landscapes

people and culture

physical sciences concepts

plants

scientific concepts

settlements and landscapes

vegetation and vegetation components

vegetation components

woody plants

Title

Illustration Proof without text of A.M. David's "Statuaire" for Aloysius Bertard's book "Gaspard de la nuit:fantasies à la manière de Rembrandt et de Callot"

Artist

Artist Unknown

Physical Description

Two rectangular friezes: one horizontal, one vertical. In the larger horizontal section, there is a man's head inside a triangle with two angel heads on the sides, with an elaborate border. In the vertical section, there are two angel heads blowing air out of their mouths.

Century

Early 20th century

Object Creation Date

1904

Accession Number

2013/2.549

Medium and Support

woodcut on paper

Secondary Keywords

abstract expressionist

animals and creatures

associated concepts

descriptors

design elements

earth sciences concepts

international post-1945 styles and movements

legendary creatures

motifs

natural element motifs

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people by state or condition

physical sciences concepts

post-1945 fine arts styles and movements

scientific concepts

styles and periods

styles and periods by region

weather and related phenomena

weather-related phenomena

Title

Le Nuit

Artist

Artist Unknown

Physical Description

A dock scene at night, lit by a fire on the right side. There are people around doing various tasks, ships in the background.

Accession Number

2015/1.374

Medium and Support

oil on canvas

Secondary Keywords

associated concepts

buildings and the land

built complexes and districts

complexes

complexes by function

earth sciences concepts

objects we use

people and culture

physical sciences concepts

scientific concepts

transportation complexes

transportation vehicles

vehicles

water transportation complexes

watercraft

watercraft by general type

weather and related phenomena

weather-related phenomena

Title

Untitled (Mountains with Trees)

Artist

Morley Baer

Physical Description

The top of a mountain with trees on top and a very cloudy sky. The top of the mountain appears to be much lighter than the rest of the darker mountain. On the left hand side of the upper portion of mountain there appears to be a mowed section of grass.

Artist Life Dates

1916-1995

Object Creation Date

1916-1995

Accession Number

2012/1.239

Medium and Support

gelatin silver print on paper

Secondary Keywords

upward

associated concepts

buildings and the land

earth sciences concepts

landforms

landforms and landform components

landforms by shape or position

landscapes (environments)

natural landscapes

people and culture

physical sciences concepts

plants

scientific concepts

settlements and landscapes

vegetation and vegetation components

vegetation components

weather and related phenomena

weather-related phenomena

woody plants

Title

The Junction is Recaptured

Artist

Dmitri Baltermants

Physical Description

A soldier in winter gear holds a firearm next to an unmoving train while dead soldiers lie in the snow around him.

Artist Life Dates

Russian, 1912-1990

Object Creation Date

1944; printed 2003

Accession Number

2012/2.78

Medium and Support

gelatin silver print on paper

Secondary Keywords

associated concepts

earth sciences concepts

guideway vehicles

land vehicles

land vehicles by form

objects we use

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people by occupation

people by state or condition

people in military occupations

physical sciences concepts

precipitation

rail guideway vehicles

railroad cars

scientific concepts

seasons

transportation vehicles

vehicles

weather and related phenomena

weather-related phenomena

Title

Paraders with Flowering Tree Branches, Moscow

Artist

Dmitri Baltermants

Physical Description

A parade in Moscow. Presumably this parade is in the springtime, participants hold flowering tree branches. In the center a father and his young daughter, who is sitting on his shoulders, smile as they walk down the street.

Artist Life Dates

Russian, 1912-1990

Object Creation Date

2003

Accession Number

2012/2.92

Medium and Support

gelatin silver print on paper

Secondary Keywords

asia (continent)

associated concepts

biological components

buildings and the land

components

components and systems

components by specific context

descriptors

earth sciences concepts

freewheeled vehicles

freewheeled vehicles by form or function

geographic and political locations

herbaceous plants

image-making processes and techniques

land vehicles

land vehicles by form

landscapes (environments)

natural landscapes

objects we use

people and culture

photographic processes

photography and photographic processes and techniques

physical sciences concepts

plant components

plants

processes and techniques

processes and techniques by specific type

scientific concepts

seasons

settlements and landscapes

transportation vehicles

trees (components)

vegetation and vegetation components

vegetation components

vehicles

woody plants

Title

The Planets - The Sun (No. 4 of the series of 7 prints)

Artist

Hans Sebald Beham

Artist Life Dates

1500-1550

Century

16th century

Object Creation Date

1500-1550

Accession Number

1949/1.133

Medium and Support

woodcut on paper

Secondary Keywords

associated concepts

descriptors

design elements

earth sciences concepts

motifs

natural element motifs

objects

people and culture

physical sciences concepts

religions and religious concepts

religious concepts

scientific concepts

transportation

vehicles

Title

Trees in Fall - France

Artist

Ilse Bing

Physical Description

A tree-lined field with trees losing their leaves scattered throughout.

Artist Life Dates

American, born Germany, 1899/1900-1998

Object Creation Date

1935

Accession Number

2012/2.39

Medium and Support

vintage gelatin silver print on paper

Secondary Keywords

associated concepts

buildings and the land

descriptors

design elements

earth sciences concepts

image-making processes and techniques

landscapes (environments)

natural landscapes

ornament areas

people and culture

photographic processes

photography and photographic processes and techniques

physical sciences concepts

plants

processes and techniques

processes and techniques by specific type

scientific concepts

seasons

settlements and landscapes

vegetation and vegetation components

vegetation components

woody plants

Title

Boat Silhouettes

Artist

Ilse Bing

Physical Description

Boats docked on the shore of a beach. The sky is slightly cloudy above.

Artist Life Dates

American, born Germany, 1899/1900-1998

Object Creation Date

1935

Accession Number

2014/2.268

Medium and Support

vintage gelatin silver print on paper

Secondary Keywords

relation to water

associated concepts

buildings and the land

earth sciences concepts

landforms

landforms and landform components

landforms by position

landforms by shape or position

landscapes (environments)

natural landscapes

objects we use

people and culture

physical sciences concepts

scientific concepts

settlements and landscapes

shores (landforms)

transportation vehicles

vehicles

watercraft

watercraft by general type

weather and related phenomena

weather-related phenomena

Title

Stone Cottage

Artist

Ilse Bing

Physical Description

A stone cottage in the middle of a valley. There are mountains behind it on either side. The farthest one is snow covered.

Artist Life Dates

American, born Germany, 1899/1900-1998

Object Creation Date

1938

Accession Number

2014/2.270

Medium and Support

vintage gelatin silver print on paper

Secondary Keywords

downward

associated concepts

buildings and the land

dwellings

earth sciences concepts

houses

houses by form

landforms

landforms and landform components

landforms by shape or position

landscapes (environments)

natural landscapes

people and culture

physical sciences concepts

precipitation

residential structures

scientific concepts

settlements and landscapes

single built works

single built works by function

single built works by specific type

weather and related phenomena

weather-related phenomena

Title

Figure on Rock

Artist

William Blake

Physical Description

Clothed reclining figure on a rock. Swirling mist on the left of the image blends into the deep blue background above the figure and to the right.

Artist Life Dates

1757-1827

Century

18th-19th century

Object Creation Date

1757-1827

Accession Number

1954/1.210

Medium and Support

watercolor on white paper

Secondary Keywords

associated concepts

descriptors

earth sciences concepts

figures

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

people and culture

people and occupations

physical sciences concepts

scientific concepts

the natural world

waterscapes

Title

Empedocles

Artist

René Boyvin

Physical Description

A man wearing a tunic, cape and boots stands in a minimal landscape. His walking stick seems to be falling away from him at the right as the man points upwards toward the sun's rays, as well as extends his right hand towards fire at the lower left.

Artist Life Dates

1525-1598

Century

16th century

Object Creation Date

1539-1540

Accession Number

1990/1.189

Medium and Support

engraving on laid paper

Secondary Keywords

transfer method

associated concepts

atmospheric effects

costume

costume by form

descriptors

earth sciences concepts

image-making processes and techniques

intaglio prints

objects we use

outerwear

overcoats

people and culture

people and occupations

physical sciences concepts

printing

printing and printing processes and techniques

prints

prints by process

prints by process or technique

processes and techniques

processes and techniques by specific type

religious figures

scientific concepts

the natural world

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

worshippers

Title

Kahitzna Glacier, Alaska

Artist

Marilyn Bridges

Physical Description

Snow capped mountains and sky with a snow covered valley below in an "S" shape.

Artist Life Dates

b. 1957

Object Creation Date

1990

Accession Number

2013/2.282

Medium and Support

gelatin silver print on paper

Secondary Keywords

associated concepts

buildings and the land

descriptors

earth sciences concepts

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

open spaces

open spaces and site elements

open spaces by function

people and culture

physical sciences concepts

precipitation

scientific concepts

transportation spaces

water

water by form

weather and related phenomena

weather-related phenomena

Title

Black Tree and Sunset

Artist

Wynn Bullock

Physical Description

A dark and stormy scene full of fog. There is a dark silhouette of a tree on top of a hill in the lower right hand side of the image, while the other mountains in the background are faded. The moon is lighting the sky and coming through the clouds and fog.

Artist Life Dates

(Chicago, IL, 4/18/1902 - 11/16/1975)

Object Creation Date

1971

Accession Number

2012/1.240

Medium and Support

gelatin silver print on paper

Secondary Keywords

associated concepts

buildings and the land

earth sciences concepts

landscapes (environments)

natural landscapes

people and culture

physical sciences concepts

plants

scientific concepts

settlements and landscapes

vegetation and vegetation components

vegetation components

woody plants

Title

Assumption of the Virgin [L'Assomption]

Artist

Jacques Callot

Physical Description

Saints below surrounding a stone pedestal with the inscription "Non est hic. Mat 28", with the Virgin Mary above in the clouds with arms spread out surrounded by smaller angels. At the bottom edge of the print is engraved (left) "Callot fecit" and (center right) "Israel ex. cum priuil. Reg.".

Artist Life Dates

1592-1635

Century

17th century

Accession Number

2013/2.543

Medium and Support

etching on laid paper

Secondary Keywords

animals and creatures

associated concepts

components

components and systems

components by general context

doctrinal concepts

earth sciences concepts

events

hardware

keys and key components

legendary creatures

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people by state or condition

physical sciences concepts

religions

religions and religious concepts

religious concepts

scientific concepts

weather and related phenomena

weather-related phenomena

Title

Conversion of St. Paul [La Conversione de St. Paul]

Artist

Jacques Callot

Physical Description

A battle scene with the sun's rays shining down through the clouds. At the center, a man has fallen from his horse and lays on the ground. From the clouds above, a voice comes down, inscribed "SAVLE SAVLE QVID ME PERSEQVERIS." At base of print is written "Totus lesus in Paulo consumptus est. Chrysost. Iesus-Christ s'est enployé tout entier en ce mystere."

Artist Life Dates

1592-1635

Century

17th century

Accession Number

2013/2.544

Medium and Support

etching on laid paper

Secondary Keywords

animals and creatures

armed conflicts

associated concepts

earth sciences concepts

events

identifying artifacts

information artifacts

information artifacts by function

information forms

mammals

objects we use

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people by occupation

people in military occupations

physical sciences concepts

scientific concepts

weather and related phenomena

weather-related phenomena

Title

Food Will Win the War - You cam here seeking Freedom - You must now help to preserve it - Wheat is needed for the allies - Waste nothing

Artist

Charles Edward Chambers

Physical Description

Text: Food Will Win the War - You cam here seeking Freedom - You must now help to preserve it - Wheat is needed for the allies - Waste nothing - United States Food Administration

Artist Life Dates

1883-1941

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

1917-1918

Accession Number

1954/2.35.17

Medium and Support

color lithograph on paper

Secondary Keywords

americas

armed conflicts

associated concepts

declaratory and advertising artifacts

descriptors

earth sciences concepts

events

figures

geography

how we live

information artifacts

information artifacts by function

information forms

locality

materials

materials by function

modern and contemporary art

new york

north & central america

objects we use

people and culture

people and occupations

physical sciences concepts

scientific concepts

ships

text-based art

united states

war

weather and related phenomena

weather-related phenomena

world wars

Title

Plum Blossoms in Snow

Artist

Chang Ku-nien, Chen Shu-chen

Physical Description

In this snowy scene a plum tree and rock seem are seen atop a hill. The elegant, contorted trunk and branches of the tree create a visual arch over the image, framing the rock, snow, and block of calligraphic text below.

Artist Life Dates

1906-1987

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

last quarter of 20th century

Accession Number

2006/1.129

Medium and Support

hanging scroll, ink and light color on paper

Secondary Keywords

associated concepts

buildings and the land

coating (material)

coating by form

deciduous trees

descriptors

earth sciences concepts

landscapes (environments)

materials

materials by function

natural landscapes

objects we use

paintings

paintings by form

people and culture

physical sciences concepts

plants

precipitation

scientific concepts

scroll paintings

settlements and landscapes

trees

trees by leaf life

vegetation and vegetation components

vegetation components

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

weather and related phenomena

weather-related phenomena

woody plants

Title

Snow Scene

Artist

Chang Ku-nien

Physical Description

The painting depicts mountains and bold branches covered by snow, presenting a cristal clear landscape of cold splendor.

Artist Life Dates

(Shanghai, China, 1906 - 1987, Flint, Michigan)

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

1968

Accession Number

2006/1.105

Medium and Support

ink on paper

Secondary Keywords

associated concepts

buildings and the land

coating (material)

coating by form

descriptors

earth sciences concepts

image-making processes and techniques

materials

materials by function

people and culture

physical sciences concepts

precipitation

processes and techniques

processes and techniques by specific type

scientific concepts

settlements and landscapes

weather and related phenomena

weather-related phenomena

writing (processes)

Title

Solitary Leisure in a Quiet Pavilion

Artist

Chang Ku-nien

Physical Description

This L-shaped composition uses soft yet bright colors to depict a curving road through rolling green mountains covered with the varing red tones of autumn trees. A solitary figure sits in a pavillion, and the scene is obscured by wisps of white clouds.

Artist Life Dates

1906-1987

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

1974

Accession Number

2006/1.108

Medium and Support

hanging scroll, ink and color on paper

Secondary Keywords

associated concepts

buildings and the land

coating (material)

coating by form

descriptors

earth sciences concepts

garden structures

materials

materials by function

objects we use

paintings

paintings by form

people and culture

physical sciences concepts

scientific concepts

scroll paintings

seasons

settlements and landscapes

single built works

single built works by location or context

single built works by specific type

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

Title

Clearing After Snow

Artist

Chang Ku-nien

Physical Description

In this scene mountains and a pavillion are covered by snow and dormant trees bear no leaves. Calligraphic text is in the upper right corner.

Artist Life Dates

1906 - 1987

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

1981

Accession Number

2006/1.110

Medium and Support

hanging scroll, ink on paper

Secondary Keywords

associated concepts

buildings and the land

coating (material)

coating by form

descriptors

earth sciences concepts

evergreens

landscapes (environments)

materials

materials by function

natural landscapes

people and culture

physical sciences concepts

plants

precipitation

scientific concepts

settlements and landscapes

trees

trees by leaf life

vegetation and vegetation components

vegetation components

weather and related phenomena

weather-related phenomena

woody plants

Title

Sharing a Boat in the Wind and Rain

Artist

Chang Ku-nien

Physical Description

Three figures in a boat withstand wind and rain as they navigate river waters. Trees along the banks seem to bend under the force of the wind. Water saturdated ink and washes blur distinctions and imply the extremity of the weather.

Artist Life Dates

(Shanghai, China, 1906 - 1987, Flint, Michigan)

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

1983

Accession Number

2006/1.125

Medium and Support

hanging scroll, ink on paper

Secondary Keywords

associated concepts

coating (material)

coating by form

descriptors

earth sciences concepts

materials

materials by function

objects we use

paintings

paintings by form

people and culture

physical sciences concepts

precipitation

scientific concepts

scroll paintings

transportation vehicles

vehicles

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

watercraft

watercraft by general type

weather and related phenomena

weather-related phenomena

Title

White Clouds

Artist

Chang Ku-nien

Physical Description

Cloudy mountain scene with calligrapic text in the upper right corner.

Artist Life Dates

(Shanghai, China, 1906 - 1987, Flint, Michigan)

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

1972

Accession Number

2006/1.126

Medium and Support

hanging scroll, ink on paper

Secondary Keywords

upward

associated concepts

buildings and the land

coating (material)

coating by form

descriptors

earth sciences concepts

landforms

landforms and landform components

landforms by shape or position

landscapes (environments)

materials

materials by function

natural landscapes

objects we use

paintings

paintings by form

people and culture

physical sciences concepts

scientific concepts

scroll paintings

settlements and landscapes

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

weather and related phenomena

weather-related phenomena