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Style galleriesDrawings of the 19th century

Drawings of the 19th century

DRAPERY STUDY
VIEW OF VENICE, ITALY
Sunset, by Eugène Delacroix, ca. 1850
THE OLD HOPKINSON HOUSE, BORDENTOWN, NJ
Willow trees at a brook (Weidenbach near Neuostra), by Emilie Mediz-Pelikan, 1895

The works in this room are listed below.

Works in this room

Drawings made in the 19th century, from every museum.

Section 1, north wall

  1. DRAPERY STUDY
    Drapery StudyFrancis Augustus Lathrop, ca. 1895Courtesy of Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
  2. VIEW OF VENICE, ITALY
    View of Venice, ItalyRobert Frederick Blum, 1880Courtesy of Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
  3. Sunset, by Eugène Delacroix, ca. 1850
    SunsetEugène Delacroix, ca. 1850Courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Section 1, south wall

  1. THE OLD HOPKINSON HOUSE, BORDENTOWN, NJ
    The Old Hopkinson House, Bordentown, NJFrancis Hopkinson Smith, ca. 1880Courtesy of Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
  2. Willow trees at a brook (Weidenbach near Neuostra), by Emilie Mediz-Pelikan, 1895
    Willow trees at a brook (Weidenbach near Neuostra)Emilie Mediz-Pelikan, 1895Courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Section 2, south wall

  1. NEAR MEADOW CREEK, UTAH
    Near Meadow Creek, UtahThomas Moran, July 25, 1871Courtesy of Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
  2. The Entombment, by Sir Edward Burne-Jones, 1879
    The EntombmentSir Edward Burne-Jones, 1879Courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art
  3. THE VIRGIN WITH THE CHILD
    The Virgin with the ChildFortunato Duranti, 1820–1850Courtesy of Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

Section 2, north wall

  1. Loggia of the Ducal Palace, Venice, by John Ruskin, 1849–50
    Loggia of the Ducal Palace, VeniceJohn Ruskin, 1849–50Courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art
  2. Édouard Manet, Seated, Holding His Hat, by Edgar Degas, ca. 1868
    Édouard Manet, Seated, Holding His HatEdgar Degas, ca. 1868Courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art
  3. The image shows a man's head and part of his neck in profile view. The man is looking to the left, showcasing his facial features. He has a prominent nose, cheekbones, dark hair with hints of gray at the sides, and a white beard under his chin. He is wearing a gray collar that is partially visible. The background is a plain, muted brown color. There are no objects or jewelry visible in the image.
    Profile of a Man with SidewhiskersUnrecorded German maker, c. 1850Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington

Section 3, north wall

  1. The image features two men in military uniform engaging closely with each other. Both are shown from head to toe. The man on the left stands with his left leg forward, holding a rifle, and has his right arm around the shoulder of the other man. The man on the right has his right leg slightly bent, supporting his weight, and is holding a sword in his left hand. Each man has distinctive facial features. Both wear tall, elaborate military hats and detailed uniforms. The man on the left displays a strap over his shoulder, while the man on the right has intricate decorations on his jacket and trousers. In the background, there are a few more soldiers and part of a building to the left. The setting is monochromatic.
    Two GrenadiersVictor AdamCourtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington
  2. The image shows a person lying down, positioned on their side, resting on a pillow. The individual appears to be asleep, with closed eyes, slightly parted lips, and a relaxed facial expression. The person has light-colored hair, partially covered by a white nightcap, and is dressed in white nightwear with a ruffled collar. They are covered by a white blanket and their hand is partially visible near the face, with fingers interlaced. The background features a wooden headboard or furniture piece.
    An Infant Asleep in His CribAdolph Menzel, 1848Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington
  3. This detailed painting shows two pink roses and a pink bud on a long, thin green stem with green leaves and small green thorns. The tall stem rises near the right edge of the painting, with some thin branches reaching out to either side. The largest rose is positioned near the top left corner of the painting, with the small bud right below it. The other large flower is right around the center of the painting. The background is a flat beige color.
    Pink RosesFidelia Bridges, 1875Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington

Section 3, south wall

  1. View from the Battery toward the City, by Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg, 1836
    View from the Battery toward the CityChristoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg, 1836Courtesy of the Cleveland Museum of Art
  2. BUTTRESSES ON CITY WALLS; LOCHES
    Buttresses on City Walls; LochesArnold William Brunner, 1883Courtesy of Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum