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Drawings

This image shows an engraved design featuring a cannon with large wheels next to an eagle perched on top, situated on the left side of a rectangular stone slab. The color scheme is predominantly grayscale with subtle hints of blue and gray tones throughout the stone surface. The cannon is positioned slightly to the left in the composition, with its barrel pointing to the right, while the eagle is perched on the cannon barrel facing forward, wings tucked close to its body. To accompany the cannon, a stack of cannonballs is carved on the lower left, further anchoring the scene within the carved rectangle.
TWO GALLEYS AT SEA
Lindisfarne Castle, Holy Island, Northumberland, by Thomas Girtin, 1796–97
The image displays three figures. The central figure is seated and supported by the other two. The central figure has wavy dark hair, eyes closed, and wears a robe with a cross. The figure on the left looks serene, while the one on the right holds onto the cross. The background is sketchy with dark and light contrast, possibly depicting a dimly lit or nighttime setting with visible wooden beams.
Claire Campbell, by Édouard Manet, 1876

The works in this room are listed below.

Works in this room

Every one of the collection's drawings, in today's hang.

Section 1, north wall

  1. This image shows an engraved design featuring a cannon with large wheels next to an eagle perched on top, situated on the left side of a rectangular stone slab. The color scheme is predominantly grayscale with subtle hints of blue and gray tones throughout the stone surface. The cannon is positioned slightly to the left in the composition, with its barrel pointing to the right, while the eagle is perched on the cannon barrel facing forward, wings tucked close to its body. To accompany the cannon, a stack of cannonballs is carved on the lower left, further anchoring the scene within the carved rectangle.
    Bas ReliefEdward L. Loper, c. 1938Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington
  2. TWO GALLEYS AT SEA
    Two Galleys at SeaJan van der Straet, called Stradanus, ca. 1587 – 1590Courtesy of Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
  3. Lindisfarne Castle, Holy Island, Northumberland, by Thomas Girtin, 1796–97
    Lindisfarne Castle, Holy Island, NorthumberlandThomas Girtin, 1796–97Courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Section 1, south wall

  1. The image displays three figures. The central figure is seated and supported by the other two. The central figure has wavy dark hair, eyes closed, and wears a robe with a cross. The figure on the left looks serene, while the one on the right holds onto the cross. The background is sketchy with dark and light contrast, possibly depicting a dimly lit or nighttime setting with visible wooden beams.
    Saint EuphrosyneMelchior Steidl, c. 1695Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington
  2. Claire Campbell, by Édouard Manet, 1876
    Claire CampbellÉdouard Manet, 1876Courtesy of the Cleveland Museum of Art

Section 2, south wall

  1. Otto, Count of Nassau and his Wife Adelheid van Vianen, by Bernard van Orley, 1530–35
    Otto, Count of Nassau and his Wife Adelheid van VianenBernard van Orley, 1530–35Courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art
  2. The image displays a full-body illustration of a person standing upright. They have a delicate and round face with rosy cheeks and small, pink lips. Their eyes are large and expressive, and they have light-colored hair peeking out from under a bonnet. The person's attire consists of a long, dark skirt and a light-colored shawl draped over their shoulders. They wear a hooded cloak tied with a bow at the neck, and hold a small bag in their left hand. The background is plain with a light-colored texture. The artwork is a painted illustration with visible fine lines and shading to enhance details of the clothing and facial features.
    Quaker DollBertha Semple, 1935/1942Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington

Section 2, north wall

  1. Monsieur Boileau at the Café, by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, 1893
    Monsieur Boileau at the CaféHenri de Toulouse-Lautrec, 1893Courtesy of the Cleveland Museum of Art
  2. STUDY FOR "SCIENTIFIC GROUP"
    Study for "Scientific Group"Daniel Huntington, 1858Courtesy of Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
  3. SOLDIER WITH SWORD AND PIPE
    Soldier with Sword and PipeWinslow Homer, 1862Courtesy of Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

Section 3, north wall

  1. Portrait of Nicolas Trigault in Chinese Costume, by Peter Paul Rubens, 1617
    Portrait of Nicolas Trigault in Chinese CostumePeter Paul Rubens, 1617Courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art
  2. Dune Landscape with Oak Tree, by Jacob van Ruisdael, 1650–55
    Dune Landscape with Oak TreeJacob van Ruisdael, 1650–55Courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art
  3. Dead Blue Roller, by Hans Hoffmann, 1583
    Dead Blue RollerHans Hoffmann, 1583Courtesy of the Cleveland Museum of Art

Section 3, south wall

  1. Road in Etten, by Vincent van Gogh, 1881
    Road in EttenVincent van Gogh, 1881Courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art
  2. NEAR MEADOW CREEK, UTAH
    Near Meadow Creek, UtahThomas Moran, July 25, 1871Courtesy of Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
  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