1954.141 Pompeo Girolamo Batoni, Portrait of a Man in a Green Suit
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Although we do not know the identity of the man shown in this portrait, he was likely one of the many young men who traveled to Rome as part of a European Grand Tour, considered the final step in a gentleman's education in the 18th and 19th centuries.
1955.8 William Adolphe Bouguereau, Girl with an Apple
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
NOTES
Created 1905
1963.173 Portrait of a Woman
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Though we do not know the name of its maker or sitter, we can draw certain conclusions about this painting based on close observation. The woman’s costly attire—a fur-lined jacket, white lace ruffs, and finely woven handkerchief, and abundant jewelry—indicate she belonged to a wealthy family.
1965.26.McD Edgar Degas, The Masseuse
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The reclining figure pushes her leg forward; the stooped masseuse holds the outstretched leg in one hand while mani
1975.73 Baron Franҫois-Joseph Bosio, Portrait Bust of the Empress Marie Louise
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
NOTES
Created c. 1810-1815
Checked Piction
1975.74 Baron Franҫois-Joseph Bosio, Portrait Bust of Catherine, Princess of Württemberg
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
NOTES
Created c. 1810-1815
Changed title to Portrait Bust of Catherine, Princess of Württemberg
1978.6.FA Antoine-Louis Barye, Turkish Horse
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
NOTES
Created c. 1838
1982.39 Pierre-Athanase Chauvin, A Convent Near Naples, with a View of Capri
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
NOTES
Created 1816
Checked Piction
1983.155 Henri Laurens, Amphion
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
NOTES
Created 1937, cast in 1952-1954
Checked Piction
1998.218.1, Finial
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This gilt finial of an endless knot represents auspicious Buddhist imagery that brings protection and good fortune.