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Drawings of the 19th century

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

92 works · hang 7200 ·

The rooms are imagined; every work on their walls is real.

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Section 1, north wall

  1. AN OLD WOMAN SPINNING
    An Old Woman SpinningClaude-Louis Desrais, 1810–30Courtesy of Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
  2. There are two teapots in the image. The larger teapot has a decorative pattern of red leaves and blue curve on an olive-green background, with a white handle. The smaller teapot has a dark brown glossy finish. The color palette consists of earthy tones like browns, olive green, red, and blue. The larger teapot is positioned slightly to the right, behind the smaller one, which is in the foreground on a reflective green surface. The background has a light beige appearance.
    Asian Tea PotsHenry Farrer, n.d.Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington
  3. ITALIAN GIRL
    Italian girlElihu Vedder, ca. 1885Courtesy of Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

Section 1, south wall

  1. DRAPERY STUDY
    Drapery StudyFrancis Augustus Lathrop, ca. 1895Courtesy of Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
  2. CENTURY PLANT, JAMAICA
    Century Plant, JamaicaFrederic Edwin Church, May–September 1865Courtesy of Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
  3. 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

Section 2, south wall

  1. God save us from such a bitter fate; a bandit threatening a woman and a child with a knife, page 41 from the "Black Border Album" (E), by Francisco Goya, ca. 1816–20
    God save us from such a bitter fate; a bandit threatening a woman and a child with a knife, page 41 from the "Black Border Album" (E)Francisco Goya, ca. 1816–20Courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art
  2. TWO STUDIES OF WOMEN STANDING BEHIND RAILING, LOOKING AT THE LAUNCHING OF DORIES, CULLERCOATS, ENGLAND
    Two Studies of Women Standing behind Railing, Looking at the Launching of Dories, Cullercoats, EnglandWinslow Homer, 1881Courtesy of Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
  3. BALCONY
    BalconyRobert Frederick Blum, 1880Courtesy of Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

Section 2, north wall

  1. Road in Etten, by Vincent van Gogh, 1881
    Road in EttenVincent van Gogh, 1881Courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art
  2. STUDY OF DRAPERY
    Study of DraperyFrancis Augustus Lathrop, ca. 1895Courtesy of Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
  3. CATHEDRAL OF NOTRE DAME IN PARIS
    Cathedral of Notre Dame in ParisCharles Nicolas Ransonnette, 1825–1840Courtesy of Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

Section 3, north 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. Aman-Jean (Portrait of Edmond François Aman-Jean), by Georges Seurat, 1882–83
    Aman-Jean (Portrait of Edmond François Aman-Jean)Georges Seurat, 1882–83Courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Section 3, south wall

  1. Saada, the Wife of Abraham Ben-Chimol, and Préciada, One of Their Daughters, by Eugène Delacroix, 1832
    Saada, the Wife of Abraham Ben-Chimol, and Préciada, One of Their DaughtersEugène Delacroix, 1832Courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art
  2. The image shows a street scene from an elevated viewpoint. A horse-drawn carriage is seen moving on a wet road, reflecting light. Pedestrians with umbrellas populate the avenue. The road is visibly marked with rainwater. The skyline displays detailed architectural features like church spires and towers. The painting is done in fine, linear brushstrokes highlighting movement and atmosphere. The grayscale palette emphasizes the rainy urban setting. Wisps of steam or smoke are visible. The intricate line work and shading depict a textured, busy street under an overcast sky.
    Rainy Day, BostonChilde Hassam, 1886Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington