Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Accession Numbers 76 to 99...

Works of Art by Department

Miguel Alcañiz (or Alcanyis): Saint Giles with Christ Triumphant over Satan and the Mission of the Apostles
Saint Giles with Christ Triumphant over Satan and the Mission of the Apostles, part of an altarpiece, 1420s
Miguel Alcañiz (or Alcanyis) (Spanish, Valencian, active by 1408, died after 1447)
Tempera on wood, gold ground; Overall 59 5/8 x 39 1/2 in. (151.4 x 100.3 cm); upper left panel, painted surface 24 1/8 x 16 7/8 in. (61.3 x 42.9 cm); lower left panel, painted surface 24 5/8 x 16 7/8 in. (62.5 x 42.9 cm); right panel, painted surface 46 1/8 x 16 7/8 in. (117.2 x 42.9 cm)
Gift of J. Bruyn Andrews, 1876 (76.10)
76.10
James Horton Whitehouse and Tiffany & Company: The Bryant Vase
The Bryant Vase, 1875–76
James Horton Whitehouse (American, born England, 1833–1902), designer; Tiffany & Company (American, 1837–present), manufacturer and retailer
Silver, gold; Overall 33 1/2 x 14 x 11 5/16 in., 14,084.04 grams (85.1 x 35.6 x 28.7 cm, 452.815 troy ounces)
Gift of William Cullen Bryant, 1877 (77.9a,b)
77.9a,b
Embroidered length [Turkey]
Embroidered length, early 19th century
Turkey
Cotton, silk, silver metal thread; 20 1/2 x 25 in. (52.1 x 63.5 cm)
Anonymous Gift, 1879 (79.1.275)
79.1.275
Bowl [China]
Bowl, Qing dynasty, Daoguang mark and period (1821–50)
China
Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels; 3 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. (8.3 x 18.4 cm)
Purchase by subscription, 1879 (79.2.536)
79.2.536
Bowl [Mississippian peoples; Missouri]
Bowl, 11th–14th century
Mississippian peoples; Missouri
Ceramic; H. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm)
Gift of Henry G. Marquand, 1879 (79.8.10)
79.8.10
William Trost Richards: Lake Sqaum from Red Hill
Lake Squam from Red Hill, 1874
William Trost Richards (American, 1833–1905)
Watercolor, gouache, and graphite on light gray-green wove paper; 8 7/8 x 13 9/16 in. (22.5 x 34.5 cm)
Gift of The Reverend E. L. Magoon, D.D., 1880 (80.1.6)
80.1.6
Domenico Ghirlandaio (Domenico di Tommaso Curradi di Doffo Bigordi): Saint Christopher and the Infant Christ
Saint Christopher and the Infant Christ
Domenico Ghirlandaio (Domenico di Tommaso Curradi di Doffo Bigordi) (Italian, Florentine, 1449–1494)
Fresco; 112 x 59 in. (284.5 x 149.9 cm)
Gift of Cornelius Vanderbilt, 1880 (80.3.674)
80.3.674
William Morris Hunt: The Horses of Anahita or The Flight of Night
The Horses of Anahita or The Flight of Night, ca. 1848–50; this cast, by 1880
William Morris Hunt (American, 1824–1879)
Plaster, tinted; 18 1/2 x 28 1/2 x 12 in. (47 x 72.4 x 30.5 cm)
Gift of Richard Morris Hunt, 1880 (80.12)
80.12
Dagger [Caucasian]
Dagger, 19th century
Caucasian
Steel, wood, silver, niello; L. 23 in. (58.42 cm)
Bequest of Stephen Whitney Phoenix, 1881 (81.1.599)
81.1.599
Nicolaes van Veerendael: A Bouquet of Flowers in a Crystal Vase
A Bouquet of Flowers in a Crystal Vase, 1662
Nicolaes van Veerendael (Flemish, 1640–1691)
Oil on canvas; 19 1/2 x 15 7/8 in. (49.5 x 40.3 cm)
Bequest of Stephen Whitney Phoenix, 1881 (81.1.652)
81.1.652
Ringstone with an artist painting a sculpture [Roman]
Ringstone with an artist painting a sculpture, Imperial, 1st–2nd century A.D.
Roman
Carnelian; 1/2 x 7/16 in. (1.3 x 1.14 cm)
Gift of John Taylor Johnston, 1881 (81.6.48)
81.6.48
Intaglio with the head of Asklepios [Roman]
Intaglio with the head of Asklepios, 1st century B.C.–3rd century A.D.
Roman
Carnelian; 7/16 x 27/32 in. (11.1 x 21.2 mm)
Gift of John Taylor Johnston, 1881 (81.6.94)
81.6.94
Ribbed bowl [Roman]
Ribbed bowl, late 1st century B.C.–mid-1st century A.D.
Roman
Cast glass; H. 1 11/16 in. (4.3 cm), Diam. 5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm)
Gift of Henry G. Marquand, 1881 (81.10.39)
81.10.39
Dish [Roman; From Cologne]
Dish, 3rd–4th century A.D.
Roman; From Cologne
Cut glass; H. 1 in. (2.5 cm), Diam. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm)
Gift of Henry G. Marquand, 1881 (81.10.46)
81.10.46
Footed bowl [Hellenistic or Roman]
Footed bowl, 1st century B.C.–1st century A.D.
Hellenistic or Roman
Cast glass; H. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm), Diam. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm)
Gift of Henry G. Marquand, 1881 (81.10.129)
81.10.129
Frankish
Frankish "Claw" Beaker, 400–600
Found in Bellenberg Voehringen, southern Germany
Glass; 7 3/4 x 4 1/4 in. (19.7 x 10.8 cm)
Gift of Henry G. Marquand, 1881 (81.10.189)
81.10.189
Colorless floral plate [Roman]
Colorless floral plate, ca. 100–150 A.D.
Roman
Cast glass; L. 5 9/16 in. (14.1 cm), W. 3 3/16 in. (8.1 cm), H. 1 3/16 in. (3 cm)
Gift of Henry G. Marquand, 1881 (81.10.237)
81.10.237
Conical bowl [Hellenistic; Said to be from Syria]
Conical bowl, 2nd–1st century B.C.
Hellenistic; Said to be from Syria
Cast glass; H. 2 5/16 in. (5.9 cm), Diam. 4 in. (10.2 cm)
Gift of Henry G. Marquand, 1881 (81.10.243)
81.10.243
Gladiator cup [Roman; Found at Montagnole, southern France]
Gladiator cup, ca. 50–80 A.D.; Neronian–Early Flavianic
Roman; Found at Montagnole, southern France
Glass; H. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm), Diam. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm)
Gift of Henry G. Marquand, 1881 (81.10.245)
81.10.245
Cameo fragment with marine animals [Roman]
Cameo fragment with marine animals, first half of 1st century A.D.
Roman
Glass; H. 9 1/2 x 20 3/4 in. (24.1 x 52.7 cm)
Gift of Henry G. Marquand, 1881 (81.10.347)
81.10.347
Cameo cup fragment with lovemaking scene [Roman]
Cameo cup fragment with lovemaking scene, first half of 1st century A.D.
Roman
Glass; L. 3 3/4 in. (9.6 cm)
Gift of Henry G. Marquand, 1881 (81.10.349)
81.10.349
Thomas Eakins: The Chess Players
The Chess Players, 1876
Thomas Eakins (American, 1844–1916)
Oil on wood; 11 3/4 x 16 3/4 in. (29.8 x 42.6 cm)
Gift of the artist, 1881 (81.14)
81.14
Fox Warrior Bottle [Peru; Moche]
Fox Warrior Bottle, 6th–8th century
Peru; Moche
Ceramic; H. 11 5/8 in. (29.5 cm)
Gift of Henry G. Marquand, 1882 (82.1.29)
82.1.29
Seated figure bottle [Peru; Moche]
Seated figure bottle, 2nd–5th century
Peru; Moche
Ceramic; H. 6 3/8 in. (16.2 cm)
Gift of Henry G. Marquand, 1882 (82.1.30)
82.1.30
John William Hill: Plums
Plums, 1870
John William Hill (American, 1812–1879)
Watercolor, graphite, and gouache on off-white Bristol board; 7 1/8 x 12 in. (18 x 30.5 cm)
Gift of J. Henry Hill, 1882 (82.9.1)
82.9.1
Tile with the figure of a horseman and a bird [Iran]
Tile with the figure of a horseman and a bird, second half of 19th century
Iran
Composite body, molded and underglaze painted; H. 13 2/5 in. (34.3 cm), W. 10 3/5 in. (27.3 cm)
Gift of George White Thorne, 1883 (83.1.67)
83.1.67
Charles Willson Peale: George Washington
George Washington, ca. 1777
Charles Willson Peale (American, 1741–1827)
Watercolor on ivory; 1 1/2 x 1 3/8 in. (3.8 x 3.5 cm)
Gift of William H. Huntington, 1883 (83.2.122)
83.2.122
Khonsu's anthropoid coffins [Egyptian; From the tomb of Sennedjem, Deir el-Medina, western Thebes]
Khonsu's anthropoid coffins, New Kingdom, reign of Ramesses II, ca. 1279–1213 B.C.
Egyptian; From the tomb of Sennedjem, Deir el-Medina, western Thebes
Gessoed and painted wood; H. of taller coffin 78 3/4 in. (200 cm)
Funds from various donors, 1886 (86.1.1,.2)
86.1.1,.2
Khonsu's funerary mask [Egyptian; From the tomb of Sennedjem, Deir el-Medina, western Thebes]
Khonsu's funerary mask, New Kingdom, reign of Ramesses II, ca. 1279–1213 B.C.
Egyptian; From the tomb of Sennedjem, Deir el-Medina, western Thebes
Painted wood and cartonnage; H. 18 7/8 in. (48 cm)
Funds from various donors, 1886 (86.1.4)
86.1.4
Box from the tomb of Sennedjem [Egyptian; From the tomb of Sennedjem, Deir el-Medina, western Thebes]
Box from the tomb of Sennedjem, New Kingdom, reign of Ramesses II, ca. 1279–1213 B.C.
Egyptian; From the tomb of Sennedjem, Deir el-Medina, western Thebes
Gessoed and painted wood; H. 6 1/4 in. (16 cm)
Funds from various donors, 1886 (86.1.8)
86.1.8
Jar from the tomb of Sennedjem [Egyptian; From the tomb of Sennedjem, Deir el-Medina, western Thebes]
Jar from the tomb of Sennedjem, New Kingdom, reign of Ramesses II, ca. 1279–1213 B.C.
Egyptian; From the tomb of Sennedjem, Deir el-Medina, western Thebes
Painted red pottery; H. 12 in. (30.5 cm)
Funds from various donors, 1886 (86.1.10)
86.1.10
Shawabti box and shawabtis [Egyptian; From the tomb of Sennedjem, Deir el-Medina, western Thebes]
Shawabti box and shawabtis, New Kingdom, reign of Ramesses II, ca. 1279–1213 B.C.
Egyptian; From the tomb of Sennedjem, Deir el-Medina, western Thebes
Painted wood; limestone and ink; H. of box 11 1/4 in. (28.5 cm)
Funds from various donors, 1886 (86.1.14,.18,.21)
Gift of J. Lionberger Davis, 1967 (67.80)
Funds from various donors, 1886 (86.1.128)
86.1.14,.18,.21_67.80_86.1.128
Vignette on Khonsu's inner coffin lid [Egyptian; From the tomb of Sennedjem, Deir el-Medina, western Thebes]
Vignette on Khonsu's inner coffin lid, New Kingdom, reign of Ramesses II, ca. 1279–1213 B.C.
Egyptian; From the tomb of Sennedjem, Deir el-Medina, western Thebes
Gessoed and painted wood; H. of Khonsu 6 in. (15.3 cm)
Funds from various donors, 1886 (86.1.2a)
86.1.2a
Cuneiform tablet with a bilingual hymn [Seleucid]
Cuneiform tablet with a bilingual hymn, 4th–1st century B.C.
Seleucid
Clay; 4 3/4 x 3 1/4 in. (12.07 x 8.26 cm)
Purchase, 1886 (86.11.286a)
86.11.286a
Standing woman [Possibly Ctesiphon, Mesopotamia]
Standing woman, 2nd century B.C.–3rd century A.D.; Parthian period
Possibly Ctesiphon, Mesopotamia
Alabaster; H. 10 5/8 in. (27 cm)
Purchase, Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Gift, 1886 (86.16.1)
86.16.1
Figure of a reclining woman [Mesopotamia]
Figure of a reclining woman, 2nd century B.C.–2nd century A.D.; Parthian period
Mesopotamia
Alabaster (gypsum); L. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm)
Purchase, Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Gift, 1886 (86.16.3)
86.16.3
Adolphe-William Bouguereau: Breton Brother and Sister
Breton Brother and Sister, 1871
Adolphe-William Bouguereau (French, 1825–1905)
Oil on canvas; 50 7/8 x 35 1/8 in. (129.2 x 89.2 cm)
Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Collection, Bequest of Catharine Lorillard Wolfe, 1887 (87.15.32)
87.15.32
Horace Vernet: The Start of the Race of the Riderless Horses
The Start of the Race of the Riderless Horses, by 1820
Horace Vernet (French, 1789–1863)
Oil on canvas; 18 1/8 x 21 1/4 in. (46 x 54 cm)
Signed (lower right). H. V.
Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Collection, Bequest of Catharine Lorillard Wolfe, 1887 (87.15.47)
87.15.47
Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps: The Night Patrol at Smyrna
The Night Patrol at Smyrna
Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps (French, 1803–1860)
Oil on canvas; 29 1/4 x 36 3/8 in. (74.3 x 92.4 cm)
Signed (lower right). DECAMPS.
Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Collection, Bequest of Catharine Lorillard Wolfe, 1887 (87.15.93)
87.15.93
Rosa Bonheur: Weaning the Calves
Weaning the Calves, 1879
Rosa Bonheur (French, 1822–1899)
Oil on canvas; 25 5/8 x 32 in. (65.1 x 81.3 cm)
Signed and dated (lower left). Rosa Bonheur / 1879
Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Collection, Bequest of Catharine Lorillard Wolfe, 1887 (87.15.109)
87.15.109
Jean-Léon Gérôme: Prayer in the Mosque
Prayer in the Mosque, 1871
Jean-Léon Gérôme (French, 1824–1904)
Oil on canvas; 35 x 29 1/2 in. (88.9 x 74.9 cm)
Signed (upper right, on beam). J.L. GEROME
Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Collection, Bequest of Catharine Lorillard Wolfe, 1887 (87.15.130)
87.15.130
Pierre-Auguste Cot: The Storm
The Storm, 1880
Pierre-Auguste Cot (French, 1837–1883)
Oil on canvas; 92 1/4 x 61 3/4 in. (234.3 x 156.8 cm)
Signed and dated (lower left). P+A+COT+1880
Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Collection, Bequest of Catharine Lorillard Wolfe, 1887 (87.15.134)
87.15.134
Camille Corot: Ville-d'Avray
Ville-d'Avray, 1870
Camille Corot (French, 1796–1875)
Oil on canvas; 21 5/8 x 31 1/2 in. (54.9 x 80 cm)
Signed (lower right). COROT
Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Collection, Bequest of Catharine Lorillard Wolfe, 1887 (87.15.141)
87.15.141
Sir Joshua Reynolds: The Honorable Henry Fane (1739-1802) with His Guardians, Inigo Jones and Charles Blair
The Honorable Henry Fane (1739–1802) with His Guardians, Inigo Jones and Charles Blair, 1761–66
Sir Joshua Reynolds (British, 1723–1792)
Oil on canvas; 100 1/4 x 142 in. (254.6 x 360.7 cm)
Gift of Junius S. Morgan, 1887 (87.16)
87.16
Rosa Bonheur: The Horse Fair
The Horse Fair, 1853–55
Rosa Bonheur (French, 1822–1899)
Oil on canvas; 96 1/4 x 199 1/2 in. (244.5 x 506.7 cm)
Signed and dated (lower right). Rosa Bonheur 1853.5
Gift of Cornelius Vanderbilt, 1887 (87.25)
87.25
Triptych (Sacring Tablet): Institution of the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper
Triptych (Sacring Tablet). Institution of the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper, 16th century
Mexican
Feathers and colored paper laid down on wood, in gilt wood frame; Wings: 19 x 6 1/4 in. (48.3 x 15.9 cm); Center: 19 x 12 1/2 in. (48.3 x 31.8 cm)
Gift of Coudert Brothers, 1888 (88.3.1)
88.3.1
Master of the Aeneid: Aeneas Erects a Tomb to His Nurse Caieta and Flees the Country of Circe
Aeneas Erects a Tomb to His Nurse Caieta and Flees the Country of Circe, ca. 1530–35
Master of the Aeneid (French, Limoges, active ca. 1530–40)
Enamel, painted and partly gilded, on copper; 8 1/2 x 7 1/4 in. (21.6 x 19.7 cm)
Gift of Coudert Brothers, 1888 (88.3.85)
88.3.85
Cornelis Engebrechtsz: The Crucifixion with Donors and Saints Peter and Margaret
The Crucifixion with Donors and Saints Peter and Margaret, ca. 1525–27
Cornelis Engebrechtsz (Netherlandish, 1468–1527)
Oil on wood; 24 1/4 x 35 1/4 in. (61.5 x 89.5 cm)
Gift of Coudert Brothers, 1888 (88.3.88)
88.3.88
Julian Alden Weir: Idle Hours
Idle Hours, 1888
Julian Alden Weir (American, 1852–1919)
Oil on canvas; 51 1/4 x 71 1/8 in. (130.2 x 180.7 cm)
Gift of several gentlemen, 1888 (88.7)
88.7
William Wetmore Story: Cleopatra
Cleopatra, 1858; this carving, 1869
William Wetmore Story (American, 1819–1895)
Marble; 55 1/2 x 33 1/4 x 51 1/2 in. (141 x 84.5 x 130.8 cm)
Gift of John Taylor Johnston, 1888 (88.5a-d)
88.5a-d
Sixtus Rauchwolff: Lute
Lute, 1596; converted into a guitar, 19th century
Made by Sixtus Rauchwolff
Augsberg, Germany
Spruce, ebony, and rosewood; L. 29 1/8 in. (74 cm)
Gift of Joseph W. Drexel, 1889 (89.2.157)
89.2.157
Pen box [Western Iran or northern Iraq (al-Jazira)]
Pen box, 13th century
Western Iran or northern Iraq (al-Jazira)
Brass inlaid with gold and silver; H. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm), L. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm)
Gift of Mrs. Lucy W. Drexel, 1889 (89.2.194)
89.2.194
Djed pillar [Egyptian]
Djed pillar, Late Period (ca. 688–332 B.C.)
Egyptian
Faience
Gift of Lucy W. Drexel, 1889 (89.2.539)
89.2.539
Jiu-cheng: Pipa [Guangzhou (Canton), China]
Pipa, 19th century
Made by Jiu-cheng (Chinese)
Guangzhou (Canton), China
Wood, ivory, bone, gut; L. 37 1/8 in. (94.2 cm), L. of body 23 7/8 in. (60.5 cm), Max. W. 8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm), Max. D. 1 7/8 in. (4.7 cm), L. of pegs 5 7/8 in. (15 cm), Vibrating L. of strings 28 1/2 in. (72.4 cm)
The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889 (89.4.52)
89.4.52
Suzu [Miwa, Nara Prefecture, Japan]
Suzu, 17th century
Miwa, Nara Prefecture, Japan
Wood, metal; L. 13 1/2 in. (34.3 cm), Diam. 4 in. (19 cm)
The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889 (89.4.94)
89.4.94
Ghanti [North India]
Ghanti, second half of 19th century
North India
Brass; H. 12 in. (30.5 cm), Diam. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm)
The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889 (89.4.154)
89.4.154
Mayuri (peacock) [India]
Mayuri (peacock), 19th century
India
Wood, parchment, metal, feathers; L. 44 in. (112 cm)
The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889 (89.4.163)
89.4.163
Dholaka [India]
Dholaka, late 19th century
India
Wood, skin, brass, cord; H. 15 in. (38.1 cm), Diam. 9 in. (22.9 cm)
The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889 (89.4.165)
89.4.165
Sarangi [Gujarat, India]
Sarangi, 19th century
Gujarat, India
Wood, metal, parchment, horsehair, mother-of-pearl, ivory, paint; H. 24 3/4 in. (62.8 cm), W. with pegs 8 1/4 in. (21 cm), D. with bridge 5 in. (12.5 cm)
The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889 (89.4.200)
89.4.200
Rebab or rabab [Algeria]
Rebab or rabab, 19th century
Algeria
Wood, parchment, metal, ivory, leather; L. 2 ft. 5 1/2 in. (74.9 cm), L. of bow 1 ft. 1 1/2 in. (34.2 cm)
The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889 (89.4.403)
89.4.403
Chegah-Skah-Hdah [Sioux, Plain States]
Chegah-Skah-Hdah, 19th century
Sioux, Plain States
Wood, metal, leather
The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889 (89.4.597)
89.4.597
Raven Rattle [Skidegate, British Columbia; Haida]
Raven Rattle, 19th century
Skidegate, British Columbia; Haida
Cedar, pebbles, polychrome; L. 12 3/16 in. (31 cm), W. 5 1/8 in. (13 cm)
The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889 (89.4.611)
89.4.611
Rattle [Alaska; Sitka]
Rattle, 19th century
Alaska; Sitka
Wood, pigment; Overall. 4 3/4 x 10 in. (12.1 x 25.4 cm)
The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889 (89.4.614)
89.4.614
Rattle [Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia; Skittagetan or Haida ]
Rattle, 19th century
Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia; Skittagetan or Haida
Wood, pigment; Overall. 3 x 8 in. (7.6 x 20.3 cm)
The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889 (89.4.616)
89.4.616
Rattle [Vancouver Island, Canada; Masseth or Haida]
Rattle, 19th century
Vancouver Island, Canada; Masseth or Haida
Wood, pigment; Overall. 10 in. (25.4 cm)
The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889 (89.4.647)
89.4.647
John Meacham: Bassoon
Bassoon, ca. 1811
John Meacham (American, 1785–1844)
Albany, New York
Maple, brass; L. 48 in. (121.8 cm), L. of tube 81 7/8 in. (208 cm)
The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889 (89.4.884)
89.4.884
Johann Benedikt Gahn: Alto Recorder in F
Alto Recorder in F, ca. 1700
Made by Johann Benedikt Gahn (German, active 1698–1711)
Nuremberg, Germany
Ivory; L. 19 1/8 in. (48.6 cm)
The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889 (89.4.909)
89.4.909
Thomas Boekhout: Soprano Recorder
Soprano Recorder, ca. 1700
Thomas Boekhout (Dutch, 1666–1715)
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Ebony and ivory; L. 13 3/8 in. (346 mm)
The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889 (89.4.912)
89.4.912
Laurentium Hauslaib: Claviorganum
Claviorganum, 1598
Made by Laurentium Hauslaib
Nuremberg, Germany
Wood and various materials; L. 26 in. (66 cm)
The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889 (89.4.1191)
89.4.1191
Made by Bartolomeo Cristofori: Grand Piano
Grand Piano, 1720
Made by Bartolomeo Cristofori (Italian, 1655–1731)
Florence, Italy
Various materials; Total H. 34 in. (86.5 cm)
The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889 (89.4.1219)
89.4.1219
Girolamo Zenti: Harpsichord
Harpsichord, 1666
Girolamo Zenti
Rome, Italy
Wood and various materials; L. of inner instrument 93 in. (236.2 cm), W. 33 1/4 in. (84.5 cm), D. 7 3/4 in. (19.6 cm)
The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889 (89.4.1220)
89.4.1220
Nicolas Bertrand: Seven String Bass Viol
Seven String Bass Viol, 1720
Nicolas Bertrand (French, 1686–1735)
Wood; L. 27 7/8 in. (70.8 cm)
Labeled. Nicolas Bertrand / a Paris 1720.
The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889 (89.4.1343)
89.4.1343
Sitar [India]
Sitar, late 19th century
India
Wood, ivory, metal; L. 32 in. (81.3 cm), Diam. of body 5 in. (12.7 cm)
The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889 (89.4.1586)
89.4.1586
Dvojnice [Bosnia]
Dvojnice, late 19th century
Bosnia
Wood; L. 12 15/16 in. (3.29 cm)
The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889 (89.4.1589)
89.4.1589
Rectangular Octagonal Virginal [Augsburg (?)]
Rectangular Octagonal Virginal, ca. 1600
Augsburg (?)
Wood and various materials; L. parallel to keyboard 17.4 in. (44.1 cm), W. perpendicular to keyboard 8.6 in. (21.8 cm), D. 3.6 in. (9.1 cm)
89.4.1778
Rattle [Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia; Haida or Tsimshian]
Rattle, ca. 1880
Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia; Haida or Tsimshian
Wood, string, pigment; H. 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm), Diam. 6 in. (15.2 cm)
The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889 (89.4.1963)
89.4.1963
Whistle [United States]
Whistle, 19th century
United States
Wood, metal, feathers
The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889 (89.4.2058)
89.4.2058
Raven Rattle [British Columbia; Tsimshian]
Raven Rattle, 19th century
British Columbia; Tsimshian
Wood, pigment
The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889 (89.4.2161)
89.4.2161
Attributed to Ernest Vogt: Side drum
Side drum, ca. 1860
Attributed to Ernest Vogt
Philadelphia
Wood, various materials; H. 15 38 in. (38.7 cm), D. approx. 17 in. (43.2 cm)
The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889 (89.4.2162)
89.4.2162
Johann Wilhelm Oberlender the Elder: Alto Recorder
Alto Recorder, mid-18th century
Johann Wilhelm Oberlender the Elder (German, 1681–1763)
Nuremberg, Germany
Boxwood and horn; L. 17 3/8 in. (441 mm)
The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889 (89.4.2208)
89.4.2208
Whistle [British Columbia; Northwest Coast]
Whistle, 19th century
British Columbia; Northwest Coast
Wood, pigment; Diam. 5/8 in. (1.6 cm), L. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm)
The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889 (89.4.2243)
89.4.2243
John F. Stratton: Over-the-shoulder bugle
Over-the-shoulder bugle, ca. 1860
John F. Stratton (American, 1832–1912)
New York
Nickel-silver
The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889 (89.4.2295)
89.4.2295
Graves and Company: Keyed bugle
Keyed bugle, ca. 1835–50
Graves and Company
Winchester, New Hampshire
Copper, nickel-silver, other materials
The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889 (89.4.2326)
89.4.2326
Made by Jan Couchet the Elder: Harpsichord
Harpsichord, ca. 1650
Made by Jan Couchet the Elder (Flemish, ca. 1612–1655)
Antwerp, Flanders
Wood, various materials; L. 90 1/8 in. (229 cm); W. 33 1/4 in. (85.8 cm); D. 10 1/2 in. (26.9 cm)
The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889 (89.4.2363)
89.4.2363
Labeled:
Regal, 1575
Labeled. "Georg Vell" (Voll)
Nuremberg, Germany
Wood, metal; Closed case: L. 27 in. (68.6 cm), W. 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm), D. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm)
The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889 (89.4.2883)
89.4.2883
Michele Todini: Harpsichord
Harpsichord, ca. 1675
Made by Michele Todini (Italian, 1616–1690)
Rome, Italy
Wood, various materials; L. of inner instrument 8 ft. 9 7/8 in. (269 cm); W. of inner instrument 34 3/8 in. (87.2 cm); D. of inner instrument 7 1/2 in. (19 cm)
The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889 (89.4.2929)
89.4.2929
Tenor Recorder in C [Germany (?)]
Tenor Recorder in C, end of 16th century
Germany (?)
Maple; 22 1/4 in. (56.5 cm)
The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889 (89.4.3133)
89.4.3133
Johann Schmidt: Grand piano
Grand piano, ca. 1790
Johann Schmidt (Austrian, active late 18th century)
Salzburg, Austria
Various materials; Total H. 36 15/16 in. (93.8 cm); L. of case (perpendicular to keyboard) 83 1/2 in. (212 cm); W. (parallel to keyboard) 40 1/8 in. (102 cm)
The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889 (89.4.3182)
89.4.3182
Courting Flute [Sioux, Great Plains]
Courting Flute, ca. 1850–1900
Sioux, Great Plains
Red pipestone (catlinite), lead, Native-tanned leather; L. 19 3/4 in. (50.2 cm), Diam. 1 1/2 in. (3.3 cm)
The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889 (89.4.3371)
89.4.3371
Frame Drum [Dakota, Siouan Family]
Frame Drum, 19th century
Dakota, Siouan Family
Wood, various materials; D. 3 1/2 in. (9 cm), L. 18 3/4 in. (47.5 cm)
The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889 (89.4.560ab)
89.4.560ab
Joseph Mallord William Turner: Saltash with the Water Ferry
Saltash with the Water Ferry, 1811
Joseph Mallord William Turner (English, 1775–1851)
Oil on canvas; 35 3/8 x 47 1/2 in. (89.9 x 120.7 cm)
Inscribed: (right foreground, on building) SALTAS[H] / ENGLAND / EXPECT[S] EV[ERY] / [MAN TO DO HIS DUTY] (after Nelson's signal to the fleet before the Battle of Trafalgar); (middle ground, on building) BEER
Marquand Collection, Gift of Henry G. Marquand, 1889 (89.15.9)
89.15.9
Anthony van Dyck: James Stuart (1612-1655), Duke of Richmond and Lennox
James Stuart (1612–1655), Duke of Richmond and Lennox, ca. 1634–35
Anthony van Dyck (Flemish, 1599–1641)
Oil on canvas; 85 x 50 1/4 in. (215.9 x 127.6 cm)
Marquand Collection, Gift of Henry G. Marquand, 1889 (89.15.16)
89.15.16
Fra Filippo Lippi: Portrait of a Man and Woman at a Casement
Portrait of a Woman and a Man at a Casement, ca. 1440–44
Fra Filippo Lippi (Italian, Florentine, ca. 1406–1469)
Tempera on panel; 25 1/4 x 16 1/2 in. (64.1 x 41.9 cm)
Inscribed on cuff: LEALT[À]
Marquand Collection, Gift of Henry G. Marquand, 1889 (89.15.19)
89.15.19
Johannes Vermeer: Young Woman with a Water Pitcher
Young Woman with a Water Pitcher, ca. 1660–67
Johannes Vermeer (Dutch, 1632–1675)
Oil on canvas; 18 x 16 in. (45.7 x 40.6 cm)
Marquand Collection, Gift of Henry G. Marquand, 1889 (89.15.21)
89.15.21
Jules Bastien-Lepage: Joan of Arc
Joan of Arc, 1879
Jules Bastien-Lepage (French, 1848–1884)
Oil on canvas; 100 x 110 in. (254 x 279.4 cm)
Signed, dated, and inscribed (lower right). J.BASTIEN-LEPAGE / DAMVILLERS Meuse / 1879
Gift of Erwin Davis, 1889 (89.21.1)
89.21.1
Édouard Manet: Young Lady in 1866
Young Lady in 1866, 1866
Édouard Manet (French, 1832–1883)
Oil on canvas; 72 7/8 x 50 5/8 in. (185.1 x 128.6 cm)
Signed (lower left). Manet
Gift of Erwin Davis, 1889 (89.21.3)
89.21.3
Roundel [Byzantine; said to be from Panopolis (Akhmim), Egypt]
Roundel, probably 6th–7th century
Byzantine; said to be from Panopolis (Akhmim), Egypt
Polychrome silk embroidery on undyed linen
Gift of George F. Baker, 1890 (90.5.16)
90.5.16
Textile Fragment [Byzantine; Made in Egypt]
Textile Fragment, 5th century
Byzantine; Made in Egypt
Polychrome wool and undyed linen, tapestry, weave; 25 5/8 x 38 1/4 in. (65.1 x 97.2 cm)
Gift of George F. Baker, 1890 (90.5.807)
90.5.807
Tapestry Square with the Head of Spring [Egyptian]
Tapestry Square with the Head of Spring, 4th–5th century; Early Byzantine
Egyptian
Polychrome wool, linen; 9 1/4 x 9 7/8 in. (23.5 x 25.1 cm)
Gift of George H. Baker, 1890 (90.5.848)
90.5.848
Panel with the Triumph of Dionysus [Egyptian; Said to be from Akhmim]
Panel with the Triumph of Dionysus, 4th century; Early Byzantine, Egyptian; Said to be from Panopolis (Akhmim), Egypt, Undyed linen and purple wool, tapestry weave (90.5.873) 90.5.873
Terracotta Hadra hydria (water jar) with funerary inscription [Greek]
Terracotta Hadra hydria (water jar) with funerary inscription, 226–225 B.C.; Ptolemaic
Greek
Purchase, 1890 (90.9.5)
90.9.5
Terracotta Hadra hydria (water jar) with figural medallion [Greek]
Terracotta Hadra hydria (water jar) with figural medallion, 3rd century B.C.; Ptolemaic
Greek
H. 15 15/16 in. (40.5 cm)
Purchase, 1890 (90.9.67)
90.9.67
Don Simone Camaldolese: Initial C with Saint Lawrence
Initial C with Saint Lawrence, ca. 1380–90
From a gradual
Don Simone Camaldolese (Italian, active 1375–98)
Italian (Florence)
Tempera, gold, and ink on parchment; 5 7/8 x 7 1/2 in. (15 x 19.2 cm)
Bequest of Mrs. A. M. Minturn, 1890 (90.61.2)
90.61.2
The Visitation in an Initial A and Cardinal Adam Easton with a Dominican Saint and Saint Dominic [Italian (Venice)]
The Visitation in an Initial A and Cardinal Adam Easton with a Dominican Saint and Saint Dominic, ca. 1400
Leaf from an antiphonary
Italian (Venice)
Tempera, gold, and ink on parchment; 9 5/16 x 13 9/16 in. (49 x 34.5 cm)
Bequest of Mrs. A. M. Minturn, 1890 (90.61.3)
90.61.3
Sarcophagus with garlands and the myth of Theseus and Ariadne [Roman; found at Capranica, near Rome]
Sarcophagus with garlands and the myth of Theseus and Ariadne, Hadrianic or early Antonine, ca. 130–150 A.D.
Roman; found at Capranica, near Rome, in 1889
Luni and Pentelic marble; Overall 31 x 85 3/4 x 28 in. (78.7 x 217.8 x 2.3 cm)
Purchase by subscription, 1890 (90.12a,b)
90.12a,b
Noh costume (kariginu) with geometric pattern [Japan]
Noh costume (kariginu) with geometric pattern, Edo period (1615–1868), 19th century
Japan
Twill-weave silk with supplementary weft patterning; Overall 61 x 83 in. (154.9 x 210.8 cm)
Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891 (91.1.62)
91.1.62
Jar [Syria]
Jar, 14th century; Mamluk
Syria
Composite body, underglaze-painted in cobalt blue and black on white slip, transparent glaze; H. 13 1/4 in. (33.7 cm)
Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891 (91.1.130)
91.1.130
Lantern [Syria (Raqqa)]
Lantern, late 12th–first half of 13th century
Syria (Raqqa)
Underglaze-painted composite ceramic body and overglaze luster-painted; 9 x 5–6 in. (23 x 12.7–15.2 cm)
Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891 (91.1.138)
91.1.138
Incense box (kogo) in the form of a plum flower [Japan, Hizen Province, Kutani kilns]
Incense box (kogo) in the form of a plum flower, Edo period (1615–1868), mid-19th century
Japan, Hizen Province, Kutani kilns
Porcelain with polychrome overglaze decoration; H. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm)
Mark. Fuku, in black on green
Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore (91.1.211)
91.1.211
Tea bowl [China]
Tea bowl, Song dynasty, 960–1279; Jian ware
Fujian Province, China
Stoneware with hare's-fur glaze; Diam. 5 in. (12.7 cm)
Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891 (91.1.226)
91.1.226
Basin [Western Iran]
Basin, early 14th century
Western Iran
Brass inlaid with silver and gold, champlevé engraving; H. 5 1/8 in. (13 cm), Diam. 20 1/2 in. (51.1 cm)
Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891 (91.1.521)
91.1.521
Box with a lid [Syria]
Box with a lid, 15th century; Mamluk
Syria
Brass, engraved and inlaid with silver; H. 4 in. (10.2 cm), W. 6 11/16 in. (17 cm), D. 3/8 in. (8 cm)
Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891 (91.1.538)
91.1.538
Brazier [Rasulid; Egypt]
Brazier, second half of 13th century; Mamluk
Rasulid; Egypt
Cast bronze inlaid with silver; H. 13 7/8 in. (35.2 cm), W. 15 1/2 in. (39.4 cm), Diam. 13 3/4 in. (34.9 cm)
Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891 (91.1.540)
91.1.540
Footed cup [Iran]
Footed cup, first half of 14th century
Iran
Brass inlaid with silver; H. 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm), Diam. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm)
Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891 (91.1.559)
91.1.559
Basin [Egypt]
Basin, ca. 1468–96; Mamluk
Egypt
Brass inlaid with silver; H. 5 in. (12.7 cm), Diam. 14 3/4 in. (37.5 cm)
Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891 (91.1.565)
91.1.565
Ewer [Iraq or Syria]
Ewer, 13th century (1226)
Iraq or Syria
Brass, engraved and inlaid with silver; H. 14 1/2 in. (36.8 cm), Diam. 8 1/4 in. (20.9 cm)
Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891 (91.1.586)
91.1.586
Tray [Egypt (Cairo)]
Tray, early 14th century
Egypt (Cairo); Made for the Rasulid sultan of Yemen, al-Mu'ayyad Hizabr al-Din Dawud ibn Yusuf (r. 1296–1321)
Brass, silver, and bitumen inlay; Diam. 28 in. (71 cm)
Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891 (91.1.605)
91.1.605
Jug [Afghanistan (probably Herat)]
Jug, early 16th century; Safavid
Afghanistan (probably Herat)
Cast brass, inlaid with silver and gold; H. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm), Diam. of top 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm)
Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891 (91.1.607)
91.1.607
Curly-Tailed Animal Pendant [Panama; Initial style]
Curly-Tailed Animal Pendant, 4th–5th century
Panama; Initial style
Gold; H. 1 in. (2.5 cm)
Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891 (91.1.1166)
91.1.1166
Bowl [Hellenistic, Greek]
Bowl, 2nd–early 1st century B.C.
Hellenistic, Greek
Onyx glass; H. 5 3/8 in. (13.8 cm), Diam. 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm)
Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891 (91.1.1303)
91.1.1303
Garland bowl [Roman]
Garland bowl, late 1st century B.C.–early 1st century A.D.; Augustan
Roman
Glass; H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm), Diam. 7 1/8 in. (18.1 cm)
Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891 (91.1.1402)
91.1.1402
Plate [Syria or Egypt]
Plate, 14th century; Mamluk
Syria or Egypt
Glass, free-blown, tooled, enameled, and gilded; Diam. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm)
Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891 (91.1.1533)
91.1.1533
Footed bowl (tazza) [Syria]
Footed bowl (tazza), mid-13th century
Syria
Yellowish colorless glass, molded, optic blown, applied (foot), enameled, and gilded; tooled on the pontil; blue, red, white, green, yellow, and black enamels; and gold; H. 7 1/4 in. (18.3 cm), Diam. 25 in. (63.6 cm)
Inscription (in naskhi script), apparently reading: "[His/Her] face is like the brilliant shining moon, / the posture like a tender blooming sprout."
Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891 (91.1.1538)
91.1.1538
Lamp with Jewish Symbols [Byzantine]
Lamp with Jewish Symbols, made 350–450
Byzantine
Terracotta; 1 3/8 x 3 1/4 x 2 3/8 in. (3.5 x 8.2 x 6 cm)
Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891 (91.1.1621)
91.1.1621
Scyphus [Roman]
Scyphus, Early Imperial, late 1st century B.C.–early 1st century A.D.
Roman
Glass; H. 4 1/2 in. (11.5 cm), W. 9 13/16 in. (25 cm), Diam. 7 1/16 in. (18 cm)
Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891 (91.1.2053)
91.1.2053
Pair of doors [Egypt]
Pair of doors, ca. 1325–1330; Mamluk
Egypt (Cairo)
Wood inlaid with carved ivory panels; 65 x 30 1/2 in. (165.1 x 77.5 cm)
Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891 (91.1.2064)
91.1.2064
Astrolabe [Yemen]
Astrolabe, 1291
Yemen
Pierced and engraved brass; (a) case. Gr. W. 7 5/8 in. (19.4 cm), Diam. 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm), Th. 1/4 in. (0.6 cm); (b) bar: Gr. H. (with attached nail) 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm), Gr. W. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm), L. 5 in. (12.7 cm); (c) net: Diam. 5 in. (12.7 cm); (d–g) plates: Diam. 5 in. (12.7 cm); (h) pin: L. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm), W. 1/2 in. (1.3 cm)
Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891 (91.1.535a–h)
91.1.535a-h
Attributed to Giovanni Ambrogio de Predis (Italian, Milanese, active by 1472, died after 1508) but possibly by Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio (Italian, Milanese): Girl with Cherries
Girl with Cherries, ca. 1491–95
Attributed to Giovanni Ambrogio de Predis (Italian, Milanese, active by 1472, died after 1508) but possibly by Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio (Italian, Milanese, ca. 1467–1516)
Oil on wood; 19 1/4 x 14 3/4 in. (48.9 x 37.5 cm)
Marquand Collection, Gift of Henry G. Marquand, 1890 (91.26.5)
91.26.5
Petrus Christus: The Lamentation
The Lamentation, ca. 1450
Petrus Christus (Netherlandish, active by 1444, died 1475/76)
Oil on wood; Overall 10 1/8 x 14 in. (25.7 x 35.6 cm); painted surface 10 x 13 3/4 in. (25.4 x 34.9 cm)
Marquand Collection, Gift of Henry G. Marquand, 1890 (91.26.12)
91.26.12
Designed by Justus van Egmont; Woven in the workshop of Geraert van Strecken: The Meeting of Antony and Cleopatra: From a set of The Story of Antony and Cleopatra
The Meeting of Antony and Cleopatra. From a set of The Story of Antony and Cleopatra, ca. 1650
Designed by Justus van Egmont (1601–1674); Woven in the workshop of Geraert van Strecken, 1650–77
Flemish (Brussels)
Wool, silk, silver, and gilt-metal-wrapped thread; 163 x 204 in. (414 x 518 cm)
Bequest of Elizabeth U. Coles, in memory of her son, William F. Coles, 1892 (92.1.9)
92.1.9
Designed by Domenico Paradisi; Woven at the San Michele manufactory in Rome under the direction of Pietro Ferloni: The Crusaders Reach Jerusalem: Scenes from the Gerusalemme Liberata
The Crusaders Reach Jerusalem. Scenes from the Gerusalemme Liberata , 1732–39
Designed by Domenico Paradisi (active 1691–1721); Woven at the San Michele manufactory in Rome under the direction of Pietro Ferloni
Italian
Wool and silk; 148.8 x 233.9 in. (378 x 594 cm)
Bequest of Mrs. Elizabeth U. Coles, in memory of William F. Coles, 1892 (92.1.15)
92.1.15
Wall painting fragment [Roman]
Wall painting fragment, Imperial, Julio-Claudian, ca. 14–68 A.D.
Roman
Fresco; L. 8 in. (20.3 cm)
Gift of Henry G. Marquand, 1892 (92.11.8)
92.11.8
Wall painting fragment [Roman]
Wall painting fragment, 2nd–3rd century A.D.
Roman
Fresco; H. 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm)
Gift of Henry G. Marquand, 1892 (92.11.10)
92.11.10
Incense burner (koro) with a reticulated cover [Japan, Hizen Province (Hirado ware)]
Incense burner (koro) with a reticulated cover, Edo period (1615–1868), mid-18th century
Japan, Hizen Province (Hirado ware)
White porcelain with blue underglaze decoration of maple leaves; H. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm)
Gift of Charles Stewart Smith, 1893 (93.3.11a,b)
93.3.11a,b
Stamp seal with quadrupeds [Mesopotamia]
Stamp seal with quadrupeds, 4500–3600 B.C.; Ubaid–Middle Gawra period
Mesopotamia
Chlorite; 1.24 x 1.16 in. (3.16 x 2.96 cm)
Purchase, 1893 (93.17.122)
93.17.122
Window [Egypt or Syria]
Window, 17th century
Egypt or Syria
Stained glass; 15 1/4 x 19 in. (38.7 x 48.3 cm)
Gift of William R. Ware, 1893 (93.26.3,4)
93.26.3,4
Eagle Relief [Mexico; Toltec]
Eagle Relief, 10th–13th century
Mexico; Toltec
Andesite/dacite, paint; H. 27 1/2 x W. 30 1/2 in. (69.8 x 77.5 cm)
Gift of Frederic E. Church, 1893 (93.27.2)
93.27.2
Josiah Wedgwood: Portland Vase
Portland Vase, early 19th century
Josiah Wedgwood (British, 1730–1795)
Jasper; H. 10 3/8 in. (26.4 cm)
Gift of Henry G. Marquand, 1894 (94.4.172)
94.4.172
Bottle (Refredador) [Spanish (Valencia)]
Bottle (Refredador), first half of 16th century
Spanish (Valencia)
Tin-glazed earthenware with luster decoration; L. 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm)
Gift of Henry G. Marquand, 1894 (94.4.358)
94.4.358
Hiram Powers: Fisher Boy
Fisher Boy, 1841–44; this carving, 1857
Hiram Powers (American, 1805–1873)
Marble; 57 1/2 x 19 x 16 in. (146.1 x 48.3 x 40.6 cm)
Bequest of Hamilton Fish, 1894 (94.9.1)
94.9.1
Erastus Dow Palmer: Indian Girl, or The Dawn of Christianity
Indian Girl, or The Dawn of Christianity, 1853–56; this carving, 1855–56
Erastus Dow Palmer (American, 1817–1904)
Marble; 60 x 19 3/4 x 22 1/4 in. (152.4 x 50.2 x 56.5 cm)
Bequest of Hamilton Fish, 1894 (94.9.2)
94.9.2
Erastus Dow Palmer: The White Captive
The White Captive, 1857–58; this carving, 1858–59
Erastus Dow Palmer (American, 1817–1904)
Marble; 65 x 20 1/4 x 17 in. (165.1 x 51.4 x 43.2 cm)
Bequest of Hamilton Fish, 1894 (94.9.3)
94.9.3
Thomas Crawford: The Babes in the Wood
The Babes in the Wood, ca. 1850; this carving, 1851
Thomas Crawford (American, ca. 1813–1857)
Marble; 17 x 49 x 33 1/2 in. (43.2 x 124.5 x 85.1 cm)
Bequest of Hamilton Fish, 1894 (94.9.4)
94.9.4
Hiram Powers: Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson, 1834–35; this carving, 1839
Hiram Powers (American, 1805–1873)
Marble; 34 3/4 x 23 1/2 x 15 1/2 in. (88.3 x 59.7 x 39.4 cm) Gift of Mrs. Frances V. Nash, 1894 (94.14)
94.14
Thomas Sully: Portrait of the Artist
Portrait of the Artist, 1821
Thomas Sully (American, 1783–1872)
Oil on canvas; 17 1/8 x 14 in. (43.5 x 35.6 cm)
Gift of Mrs. Rosa C. Stanfield, in memory of her father, Henry Robinson, 1894 (94.23.3)
94.23.3
Alexandre Cabanel: The Birth of Venus
The Birth of Venus, 1875
Alexandre Cabanel (French, 1823–1889)
Oil on canvas; 41 3/4 x 71 7/8 in. (106 x 182.6 cm)
Signed (lower left). ALEX CABANEL
Gift of John Wolfe, 1893 (94.24.1)
94.24.1
Asher B. Durand: In the Woods
In the Woods, 1855
Asher B. Durand (American, 1796–1886)
Oil on canvas; 60 3/4 x 48 in. (154.3 x 121.9 cm)
Gift in memory of Jonathan Sturges by his children, 1895 (95.13.1)
95.13.1
Disk Brooch with Cameo and Cabochons [Langobardic (mount), Roman (cameo)]
Disk Brooch with Cameo and Cabochons, cameo 100–300, brooch ca. 600
Roman (cameo), Langobardic (mount)
Gold sheet; settings of onyx, cameo, glass (red and green cabochons); wire; Diam. 2 7/16 x 1/4 in. (6.2 x 0.7 cm)
Purchase, 1895 (95.15.101)
95.15.101
Five Appliques in the Shape of a Cross [Byzantine]
Five Appliqués in the Shape of a Cross, ca. 600
Langobardic; From Castel Trosino, central Italy
Gold; L. of largest cross 1 13/16 in. (4.6 cm)
Purchase, 1895 (95.15.79.–83)
95.15.79-.83
Buckle in the Shape of an Eagle [Ostrogothic]
Buckle in the Shape of an Eagle, 6th century
Ostrogothic
Gilt silver, garnet; L. (eagle plate) 3 7/16 x 1 11/16 x 3/8 in. (8.7 x 4.3 x 1 cm)
Purchase, 1895 (95.15.100a,c, 95.100.104b)
95.15.100a,c
Buckle [Ostrogothic]
Buckle, 6th century
Ostrogothic, probably found in Italy
Gilt silver, garnet; 3 1/16 x 6 7/16 x 1 3/16 in. (7.7 x 16.4 x 3 cm)
Purchase, 1895 (95.15.103a,b)
95.15.103ab
Cinerary urn [Etrsucan]
Cinerary urn, late 4th or early 3rd century B.C.
Etruscan
Alabaster; H. 17 in. (43.79 cm)
Purchase, 1896 (96.9.225a,b)
96.9.225a,b
Louis Comfort Tiffany: Vase
Vase, 1893–96
Designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany (American, 1848–1933); Made by Tiffany Glass and Decorating Company (1892–1902)
American; Made in Mid-Atlantic, Corona, New York, America
Favrile glass; 14 1/8 x 11 1/2 in. (35.9 x 29.2 cm)
Gift of H. O. Havemeyer, 1896 (96.17.10)
96.17.10
Cista with Amazonomachy [Italic]
Cista with Amazonomachy, 4th–3rd centuries B.C.
Italic
Bronze; Total H. 12 3/8 in. (31.4 cm), Diam. 9 1/2 in. (24 cm)
Purchase by subscription, 1896 (96.18.1)
96.18.1
Théodore Rousseau: The Edge of the Woods at Monts-Girard, Fontainebleau Forest
The Edge of the Woods at Monts-Girard, Fontainebleau Forest, 1852–54
Théodore Rousseau (French, 1812–1867)
Oil on wood; 31 1/2 x 48 in. (80 x 121.9 cm)
Signed and dated (lower left). TH.Rousseau–1854
Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Collection, Wolfe Fund, 1896 (96.27)
96.27
Frederic Leighton: Lachrymae (Mary Lloyd)
Lachrymae (Mary Lloyd), ca. 1894–95
Frederic, Lord Leighton (English, 1830–1896)
Oil on canvas; 22 3/8 x 18 1/2 in. (56.8 x 47 cm)
Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Collection, Wolfe Fund, 1896 (96.28)
96.28
Niccolò di ser Sozzo: Assumption of the Virgin in an Initial V
Assumption of the Virgin in an Initial V, ca. 1340
Leaf from an antiphonary
Niccolò di ser Sozzo (Italian, active ca. 1334–d. 1363)
Italian (Siena)
Tempera, gold, and ink on parchment; 22 5/8 x 15 7/8 in. (57.5 x 40.4 cm)
Gift of Louis L. Lorillard, 1896 (96.32.12)
96.32.12
Mariano del Buono: Manuscript Leaf from a Choir Book
Manuscript Leaf from a Choir Book, second half of 15th century
Mariano del Buono (Italian, Florentine, 1433/4–1504)
Parchment, tempera, ink, gold leaf; 28 3/16 x 20 in. (71.6 x 50.8 cm)
Gift of Louis L. Lorillard, 1896 (96.32.15)
96.32.15
Mariano del Buono: Funeral Procession in an Initial R
Funeral Procession in an Initial R, second half of 15th century
Leaf from a gradual
Mariano del Buono (Italian, Florentine, 1433–1504)
Italian (Florence)
Tempera, gold, and ink on parchment; 28 1/8 x 20 1/8 in. (71.5 x 51 cm)
Gift of Louis L. Lorillard, 1896 (96.32.16)
96.32.16
Tiffany & Company: Tea service
Tea service, ca. 1888
Tiffany & Company (American, 1837–present)
Silver, silver-gilt, enamel, ivory; 97.1.1. Overall 4 3/4 x 10 7/8 x 5 3/16 in., 393 grams (12.1 x 27.6 x 13.2 cm, 12.635 troy ounces); 97.1.2: Overall 2 7/8 x 5 3/8 x 3 1/8 in., 276.3 grams (7.3 x 13.7 x 7.9 cm, 8.883 troy ounces); 97.1.3a,b: Overall 1 11/16 x 4 1/2 x 3 1/8 in., 116.4 grams (4.3 x 11.4 x 7.9 cm, 3.742 troy ounces); 97.1.4: Overall 5/8 x 5 in., 47 grams (1.6 x 12.7 cm, 1.511 troy ounces)
Gift of a Friend of the Museum, 1897 (97.1.1-4)
97.1.1-4
Thomas Crawford: Genius of Mirth
Genius of Mirth, 1842; this version, 1843
Thomas Crawford (American, ca. 1813–1857)
Marble; 47 x 20 x 24 in. (119.4 x 50.8 x 61 cm)
Bequest of Annette W. W. Hicks-Lord, 1896 (97.13.1)
97.13.1
Frederick William MacMonnies: Bacchante and Infant Faun
Bacchante and Infant Faun, 1893–94; this cast 1894
Frederick William MacMonnies (American, 1863–1937)
Bronze; 84 x 29 3/4 x 31 1/2 in. (213.4 x 75.6 x 80 cm)
Gift of Charles F. McKim, 1897 (97.19)
97.19
Statuette of Cybele on a cart drawn by lions [Roman]
Statuette of Cybele on a cart drawn by lions, Imperial, second half of 2nd century A.D.
Roman
Bronze; 54 3/4 in. (L. 139.1 cm)
Gift of Henry G. Marquand, 1897 (97.22.24)
97.22.24
Matthew Pratt: The American School
The American School, 1765
Matthew Pratt (American, 1734–1805)
Oil on canvas; 36 x 50 1/4 in. (91.4 x 127.6 cm)
Gift of Samuel P. Avery, 1897 (97.29.3)
97.29.3
Charles Willson Peale: George Washington
George Washington, 1780
Charles Willson Peale (American, 1741Ð1827)
Oil on canvas; 95 x 61 3/4 in. (241.3 x 156.8 cm)
Gift of Collis P. Huntington, 1897 (97.33)
97.33
Richard Sibley: Plateau
Plateau, 1817–18
Richard Sibley (British, active 1803–36)
Silver; Max. W. 22 in. (55.9 cm)
Gift of Philip Schuyler, 1897 (97.42)
97.42
Neck-amphora (jar) [Greek, Attributed to an artist near Exekias]
Neck-amphora (jar), ca. 530 B.C.; Attic, black-figure
Attributed to an artist near Exekias
Greek
Terracotta; H. 15 7/8 in. (40.3 cm)
Gift of F. W. Rhinelander, 1898 (98.8.13)

Obverse. Apollo between Hermes and goddess
Reverse: Memnon between his Ethiopian squires
98.8.13
Diadem [Ostrogothic]
Diadem, 400–450
Ostrogothic
Sheet gold worked in repoussé; L. 5 in. (12.6 cm)
Purchase, 1898 (98.11.67)
98.11.67
Appliques [Eastern Germanic; Ukraine, Kerch]
Appliqués, first half of 5th century
Eastern Germanic; Ukraine, Kerch
Gold sheet; L. 2 1/2 in. (1.1 cm)
Purchase, 1898 (98.11.71)
98.11.71
Pair of Brooches [Ostrogothic]
Pair of Brooches, 400–600
Ostrogothic, found in Kerch, Ukraine
Copper alloy overlaid with silver; L. 2 11/16 and 2 7/8 in. (7.2 and 7.3 cm)
Purchase, 1989 (98.11.107-8)
98.11.107-8
Pair of Earrings with Polyhedral Beads [Ostrogothic(?)]
Pair of Earrings with Polyhedral Beads, 400–500
Ostrogothic(?), found in Kerch (Ukraine)
Decorated with granulation; L. 1 1/16 and 1 in. (2.7 and 2.5 cm)
Purchase, 1898 (98.11.94-95)
98.11.94-95
John T. Curran and Tiffany & Company: The Magnolia Vase
The Magnolia Vase, ca. 1893
John T. Curran (American, 1859–1933), designer; Tiffany & Company (American, 1837–present), manufacturer
Silver, gold, enamel, opals; Overall 31 x 18 in., 26,081.6 grams (87.7 x 45.7 cm, 838.55 troy ounces)
Gift of Mrs. Winthrop Atwill, 1899 (99.2)
99.2
Joseph Mallord William Turner: Venice, from the Porch of Madonna della Salute
Venice, from the Porch of Madonna della Salute, ca. 1835
Joseph Mallord William Turner (English, 1775–1851)
Oil on canvas; 36 x 48 1/8 in. (91.4 x 122.2 cm)
Bequest of Cornelius Vanderbilt, 1899 (99.31)
99.31
Aureus of Septimius Severus, with a portrait of Julia Domna [Roman]
Aureus of Septimius Severus, with a portrait of Julia Domna, ca. 193–96 A.D.; Severan
Roman
Gold; Diam. 0.78 in. (2 cm)
Gift of Joseph H. Durkee, 1899 (99.35.218)
99.35.218
Solidus of Justinian I [Byzantine]
Solidus of Justinian I (r. 527–565), 538–565
Byzantine; Minted in Constantinople
Gold; Diam. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm)
Bequest of Joseph H. Durkee, 1898 (99.35.7406)
99.35.7406