Medieval Art and The Cloisters
Saint John the Baptist with Scenes from His Life, 1464–1507 Domingo Ram (Spanish, Aragonese, active 1464–1507) Tempera on wood, gold ground; 37 1/2 x 27 1/4 in. (95.3 x 69.2 cm); entire retable 139 x 100 in. (353.1 x 254 cm) The Cloisters Collection, 1925 (25.120.929)
European Paintings
Christ among the Doctors, early 15th century Spanish (Catalan) Tempera and gold on wood; 44 x 30 in. (111.8 x 76.2 cm) The Friedsam Collection, Bequest of Michael Friedsam, 1931 (32.100.123)
Asian Art
Rectangular tray with Daoist immortals, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), 16th century China Black lacquer with mother-of-pearl inlay; basketry sides; H. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm), W. 18 3/8 in. (46.7 cm), D. 11 5/8 in. (29.5 cm) Purchase, Barbara and William Karatz Gift, 2006 (2006.238)
Two Birds on a Wintry Tree, Song dynasty (960–1279), 13th century Formerly Attributed to Lidi (Chinese, ca. 1110–after 1197) Fan mounted as an album leaf; ink and color on silk; 9 3/8 x 9 1/2 in. (23.8 x 24.1 cm) Bequest of John M. Crawford Jr., 1988 (1989.363.15)
Leys jar with peanut plant, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Chenghua period (1465–87), late 15th century China Porcelain painted in underglaze blue; H. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm), Diam. 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm) Purchase, Mrs. Richard E. Linburn Gift, 1986 (1986.208.1)
Tapestry panel with the character for longevity (shou), Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th century China Silk and metallic thread tapestry (kesi); Overall 95 x 57 1/2 in. (241.3 x 146.1 cm) Gift of Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel, 1984 (1984.353)
Cranes, Peach Tree, and Chinese Roses, Qing dynasty (1644–1911) After Shen Nanpin (Shen Quan) (Chinese, 1682–1758) Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk; Image 78 1/4 x 39 3/4 in. (198.8 x 101 cm); overall with mounting 97 3/4 x 48 1/8 in. (248.3 x 122.2 cm); overall with knobs 97 3/4 x 51 1/8 in. (248.3 x 129.9 cm) The Harry G. C. Packard Collection of Asian Art, Gift of Harry G. C. Packard, and Purchase, Fletcher, Rogers, Harris Brisbane Dick, and Louis V. Bell Funds, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, and The Annenberg Fund Inc. Gift, 1975 (1975.268.81)
Screen with birthday celebration for General Guo Ziyi, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), dated 1777 China Carved red lacquer; Overall 84 1/8 x 148 in. (213.7 x 375.9 cm) Gift of Mrs. Henry-George J. McNeary, 1971 (1971.74a–h)
Woman's informal robe with butterflies, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), late 19th–early 20th century China Embroidered silk satin; Overall 53 x 82 in. (134.6 x 208.3 cm) Gift of Mr. and Mrs. George F. Miller, 1970 (1970.145)
Chair strip with auspicious patterns (one of a pair), Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th century China Tapestry-woven (kesi) silk and metallic thread; Overall 64 x 19 in. (162.6 x 48.3 cm) Rogers Fund, 1965 (65.210.1)
Textile with the character for longevity (shou), 17th century China Brocaded silk satin; Overall 35 1/2 x 13 3/8 in. (90.2 x 34 cm) Anonymous Gift, 1946 (46.133.11)
Ink tablet with peach tree, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), dated 1576 China Black ink; H. 4 in. (10.2 cm), W. 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm) Rogers Fund, 1929 (30.76.197)
Robe, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 17th century China Silk and metallic thread tapestry (kesi); Overall 56 x 74 in. (142.2 x 188 cm) Bequest of William Christian Paul, 1929 (30.75.5)
Tapestry with immortal holding a peach, Ming dynasty (1368–1644) China Silk tapestry (kesi); Overall 46 x 24 in. (116.8 x 61 cm) Gift of Ellis G. Seymour, 1926 (26.114.4)
Vase with immortals bearing the character for longevity (shou), Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Wanli period (1573–1620) China Porcelain painted in underglaze blue; H. 21 1/4 in. (54 cm), Diam. 9 in. (22.9 cm), Diam. of rim 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm), Diam. of foot 6 in. (15.2 cm) Rogers Fund, 1916 (16.61)
Vase with immortals offering the peaches of longevity, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722) China Porcelain painted with overglaze enamels; H. 29 in. (73.7 cm), W. 8 in. (20.3 cm), Diam. of rim 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm), Diam. of foot 6 in. (15.2 cm) Bequest of Benjamin Altman, 1913 (14.40.331)
Shoulao, God of Longevity, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722) China Porcelain painted in overglaze enamels; H. 13 1/2 in. (34.3 cm), W. 6 in. (15.2 cm), D. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm) Bequest of Benjamin Altman, 1913 (14.40.212)
Peach-shaped cup with saucer, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 19th century China Jade (jadeite); Overall (cup and saucer) H. 2 in. (5.1 cm), W. 5 7/8 in. (14.9 cm); Diam. (cup) 3 3/6 in. (9.8 cm) Gift of Heber R. Bishop, 1902 (02.18.433a,b)
American Decorative Arts
Punch bowl, 1901 Gorham Manufacturing Company (1831–present) Providence, Rhode Island Silver; Overall 12 13/16 x 21 x 15 3/4 in. (32.5 x 53.3 x 40 cm) Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh J. Grant, 1974 (1974.214.27)
Wine cup, ca. 1740 Samuel Edwards (American, 1705–1762) Boston Silver; Overall 8 1/16 x 4 1/16 in. (20.5 x 10.3 cm) Inscription: Belongs / To the Church / in Lynde Street / Boston Bequest of Alphonso T. Clearwater (33.120.230a)
Tankard, 1705–25 Simeon Soumaine (American, baptized 1685–ca. 1750) New York City Silver; Overall 7 x 8 5/8 in. (17.8 x 21.9 cm) Inscriptions: AVH; A–V Gift of Miss Annie Clarkson, 1927 (27.85.1)
Mug, 1700–1725 Koenraet Ten Eyck (American, 1678–1753) Albany, New York Silver; Overall 3 5/8 x 5 1/4 in. (9.2 x 13.3 cm) Inscriptions: JES; S / I [pellet] E Gift of Miss Annie Clarkson, 1927 (27.85.9)
Punch bowl, ca. 1750 Adrian Bancker (American, 1703–1772) New York City Silver; Overall 4 x 8 9/16 in. (10.2 x 21.7 cm) Inscription: The Present of the / Heirs of John Roosevelt / Obt Aprl 4th 1750 Æ 63 yrs / to Christopher Bancker for his / Special Services to the Family Bequest of Emily Burall Hatton, 1948 (48.15)
Punch bowl, ca. 1751 New York City Silver; Overall 4 3/8 x 9 15/16 in. (11.1 x 25.2 cm) Inscription: This, Plate Won By a Horse, CalD, OLD Tenor Belonging To Lewis Moris, Junr, Octobr, Ye, 11, 1751 [engraved image of horse and jockey] Gift of Mrs. Lewis Morris, 1950 (50.161)
Pair of beakers, ca. 1719 Moody Russell (American, 1694–1761) Barnstable, Massachusetts Silver; Overall 4 1/16 x 3 9/16 in. (10.3 x 9 cm) Inscription (28.131.1): The gift of Shearjashub Bourn Esqr: / to the Church^ att Sandwich 1719 Inscription (28.131.2): The gift of Shearjashub Bourn Esqr / to the Church att Sandwich 1719 The Sylmaris Collection, Gift of George Coe Graves, 1928 (28.131.1,.2)
Tankard, ca. 1715 John Coney (American, 1655/56–1722) Boston Silver; Overall 7 5/8 x 6 15/16 in. (19.4 x 17.6 cm) Inscription: E= H [Holyoke family arms] Bequest of Alphonso T. Clearwater, 1933 (33.120.503)
Wine cup, ca. 1660 John Hull (American, b. England, 1624–1683); Robert Sanderson, Sr. (American, b. England, ca. 1608–1693) Boston Silver; Overall 6 7/8 x 4 in. (17.5 x 10.2 cm) Inscription: B / RA (pricked) Promised Gift of Roy J. Zuckerberg (L.2008.22)
Musical Instruments
Tenor recorder, ca. 1600 Bassano Workshop (active 1530s–1650s) Venice or London Boxwood; L. 625 mm, L. of fipple 63 mm, W. of labium 16 mm Purchase, Amati Gifts, 2010 (2010.205)
Clarinet in D, 1750–70 Germany Boxwood, brass; L. 21 in. (53.3 cm), Diam. 1 3/16 in. (3 cm); Section L. 112 mm (barrel/ mouthpiece), 242 mm (middle section), 179 mm (stock/bell) Purchase, Barbara Kahn Gift, in memory of Richard S. Kahn, 2010 (2010.185)
Egyptian Art
Fragment of the face of a queen, New Kingdom, Amarna Period, Dynasty 18, reign of Akhenaten, ca. 1353–1336 B.C. Egypt, Middle Egypt, el-Amarna (Akhetaten); inc. el-Hagg Qandil Yellow jasper; H. 5 1/8 in. (13 cm), W. 4 15/16 in. (12.5 cm), D. 4 15/16 in. (12.5 cm) Purchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926 (26.7.1396)
American Paintings and Sculpture
John La Farge, 1908 Edith Woodman Burroughs (American, 1871–1916) Bronze; 16 1/4 x 18 3/4 x 9 in. (41.3 x 47.6 x 22.9 cm) Rogers Fund, 1910 (10.199)
Girl Skating, 1906 Abastenia St. Leger Eberle (American, 1878–1942) Bronze; 13 x 11 1/4 x 6 1/4 in. (33 x 28.6 x 15.9 cm) Rogers Fund, 1909 (09.57)
The Vine, 1921; revised 1923; this cast, 1924 Harriet Whitney Frishmuth (American, 1880–1980) Bronze; 83 1/2 x 49 5/8 x 28 1/2 in. (212.1 x 126.1 x 72.4 cm) Rogers Fund, 1927 (27.66)
Nineteenth-Century, Modern, and Contemporary Art
Slavonic Dancer, 1921 Harriet Whitney Frishmuth (American, 1880–1980) Bronze; 13 1/4 x 6 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. (33.7 x 16.5 x 8.9 cm) Rogers Fund, 1923 (23.106.3)
Reaching Jaguar, 1906–7; this cast, 1926 Anna Vaughn Hyatt Huntington (American, 1876–1973) Bronze; 48 x 44 x 22 in. (121.9 x 111.8 x 55.9 cm) Gift of Archer M. Huntington, 1926 (26.85.1)
Goats Fighting, 1905; this cast, before 1912 Anna Vaughn Hyatt Huntington (American, 1876–1973) Bronze Rogers Fund, 1912 (12.51)
Victory, 1903; this cast, 1908 Evelyn Beatrice Longman (American, 1874–1954) Bronze; 26 1/2 x 8 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. (67.3 x 21 x 18.4 cm) Gift of Edward D. Adams, 1912 (12.143)
Edward Alexander MacDowell, 1906; this cast, 1907 Helen Farnsworth Mears (American, 1871–1916) Bronze; 33 1/2 x 40 in. (85.1 x 101.6 cm) Gift of Alice G. Chapman, 1909 (09.147)
Girl Dancing, 1897; this cast, ca. 1906 Bessie Potter Vonnoh (American, 1872–1955) Bronze; 14 x 12 x 8 in. (35.6 x 30.5 x 20.3 cm) Rogers Fund, 1906 (06.305)
Caryatid, 1912; this cast, 1913 Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney (American, 1875–1942) Bronze; 18 3/4 x 6 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (47.6 x 16.5 x 14 cm) Anonymous Gift, 1922 (22.81)
Mask of Anna Pavlova, 1924 Malvina Cornell Hoffman (American, 1885–1966) Wax, tinted; 16 x 9 x 7 in. (40.6 x 22.9 x 17.8 cm) Gift of Mrs. L. Dean Holden, 1935 (35.107)
Arts of Africa Oceania and the Americas
Wrapper (Seru Njaago), 1970s Senegal, Saint-Louis; Manjaka peoples Cotton, synthetic yarns Warp 70 x weft 47 in. (177.8 x 119.4 cm) including fringes Purchase, Fred and Rita Richman Gift, 2009 (2009.257)
Staff (Uzime or Uboko), 19th–20th century South Africa; Zulu or Nguni peoples Wood, brass, iron wire 46 x 4 1/8 in. (116.8 x 10.5 cm) The Bryce Holcombe Collection of African Decorative Art, Gift of Bryce Holcombe, 1982 (1982.485.15)
Double-Tiered Vessel (Mukeke), first half of 20th century Zambia; Lozi peoples Wood H. 12 1/4 in. (31.1 cm), Diam. 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm) The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Gift of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1964 (1978.412.344a–d)
Lidded Basket (Agaseki), first half of 20th century Rwanda; Tutsi peoples Dried grass H. 2 15/16 in. (7.4 cm), Diam. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm) The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Carlebach, 1958 (1978.412.326a,b)
Processional Cross, 12th–13th century Ethiopia, Lasta region Bronze 12 7/16 x 5 7/16 x 1 in. (31.6 x 13.8 x 2.5 cm) Purchase, Tianaderrah Foundation, Daniel and Marian Malcolm, Noah-Sadie K. Wachtel Foundation Inc. and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ruddock Gifts, 2008 (2008.502)
Screen (Inyeqamo), ca. 1940 Rwanda; Tutsi peoples Fiber 41 x 26 in. (104.1 x 66 cm) Purchase, The Fred and Rita Richman Foundation Gift, 2007 (2007.186)
Headrest, 19th–20th century South Africa or Swaziland; Swazi, Zulu, or Nguni peoples Wood 5 1/2 x 23 7/8 x 4 in. (14 x 60.6 x 10.2 cm) Gift of John B. Elliott through the Mercer Trust, 2000 (2000.160.53a,b)
Headrest, 19th–20th century Zimbabwe; Shona peoples Wood 5 5/8 x 6 1/4 x 2 1/2 in. (14.3 x 15.9 x 6.4 cm) Gift of Douglas Newton, 1986 (1986.484.1)
Headrest, 19th–20th century Uganda; Karimoja peoples Wood, copper, pigment 8 15/16 x 13 1/4 x 4 1/8 in. (22.8 x 33.7 x 10.5 cm) The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Purchase, Nelson A. Rockefeller Gift, 1972 (1978.412.643)
Ancestor Figure (Ekpu), 18th–19th century Nigeria, Calabar Province; Ibibio peoples, Oron group Wood H. 27 1/2 in. (69.9 cm) Purchase, Acquisitions Benefit 2006, and Ross Family Fund and Daniel and Marian Malcolm Gifts, 2007 (2007.173)
Harmonies: Intérieurs de Ruhlmann Portfolio: Plate 12, 1924 Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann (French, 1879–1933); Jean Badovici (Hungarian, 1893–1956) Publisher: Éditions Albert Morancé (Paris) Collotype print; 10 5/8 x 8 7/8 in. (27 x 22.5 cm) Purchase, The Abby and Mitch Leigh Foundation Gift, 2003 (2003.608a–qq)
Polar Bear, ca. 1923 François Pompon (French, 1855–1933) Marble; H. 9 3/8 in. (23.8 cm), W. 19 in. (48.3 cm) Purchase, Edward C. Moore, Jr. Gift, 1930 (30.123ab)
Stool, ca. 1925 Pierre Legrain (French, 1889–1929) Rosewood; H. 12 in. (30.5 cm), W. 29 in. (73.7 cm), D. 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm) Fletcher Fund, 1972 (1972.283.1)
Dressing table, ca. 1925 Armand-Albert Rateau (French, 1882–1938) Bronze, basalt, mirror glass; H. 55 1/2 in. (141 cm), W. 31 1/2 in. (80 cm), D. 15 5/8 in. (39.7 cm) Purchase, Edward C. Moore, Jr. Gift, 1925 (25.169)
Maquette for Arbre Cubiste (Cubist Tree), 1925 Jan Martel (French, 1896–1966); Joël Martel (French, 1896–1966) Painted wood; H. 31 1/2 in. (80 cm), W. 15 1/8 in. (38.4 cm), D. 15 in. (38.1 cm) Purchase, Gifts of Himan Brown and Adele Simpson, by exchange, 1997 (1997.110)
Tourbillons (Whirlwinds) vase, ca. 1925 René-Jules Lalique (French, 1860–1945) Glass; H. 8 in. (20.3 cm), Diam. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm) Cynthia Hazen Polsky and Leon B. Polsky Fund, 2004 (2004.120)
Lamp, ca. 1928 Jacques Le Chevallier (French, 1896–1987) Aluminum, ebonite; H. 11 in. (27.9 cm), Diam. 9 in. (22.9 cm) Purchase, The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation Gift, 2001 (2001.410ab)
Mural: The History of Navigation, 1934 Jean Dupas (French, 1882–1964); manufacturer: Charles Champigneulle Glass, paint, gold, silver, palladium leaf; Overall: 245 x 348 3/4 in. (622.3 x 885.8 cm) Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Irwin R. Berman, 1976 (1976.414.3a–ggg)
L'Oiseau dans la Lumière (Bird in Light), ca. 1925 Michel Dubost (French, 1879–1952); manufacturer: Soieries F. Ducharne (Société Anonyme) Silk and metallic thread brocade; 66 3/4 x 49 1/8 in. (169.5 x 124.8 cm) Gift of Monsieur et Madame Jean Ducharne, 2004 (2004.84)
Textile, ca. 1923 Paul Poiret (French, 1879–1944); manufacturer: La Maison Martine Printed linen; 72 x 50 in. (182.9 x 127 cm) Purchase, Edward C. Moore, Jr. Gift, 1923 (23.14.8)
Textile: The Harvester, ca. 1920 Raoul Dufy (French, 1877–1953); manufacturer: Atuyer, Bianchini et Férier Printed linen; 72 x 47 in. (182.9 x 119.4 cm) Purchase, Edward C. Moore, Jr. Gift, 1923 (23.116)
Fortissimo screen, 1925–26 Jean Dunand (French, born Switzerland, 1877–1942); Séraphin Soudbinine (French, born Russia, 1870–1944) Lacquered wood, eggshell, mother-of-pearl; Each panel: H. 98 in. (246.9 cm), W. 35 in. (89.9 cm), D. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm) Gift of Mrs. Solomon R. Guggenheim, 1950 (50.102.4)
David-Weill desk, ca. 1918–19 Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann (French, 1879–1933) Amboyna, ivory, sharkskin, silk; H. 37 1/2 in. (95.3 cm), W. 47 1/2 in. (120.7 cm), D. 29 1/2 in. (74.9 cm) Purchase, Edgar Kaufmann, Jr. Gift, 1973 (1973.154.1)
Screen: Sunrise/Sunset, ca. 1930 Jean Dunand (French, 1877–1942) Lacquered gilt wood; Each panel: H. 72 3/4 in. (184.8 cm), W. 19 in. (48.3 cm), D. 1 in. (2.5 cm) Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Chow, 2006 (2006.585)
Photographs
Daniel Chester French, Sculptor, ca. 1909 Elizabeth Buehrmann (American, 1886–1965) Platinum print; 9 5/8 x 7 1/2 in. (24.4 x 19 cm) Gift of the artist, 1962 (62.579.30)
Catskill Aqueduct Medal, 1917 Daniel Chester French (American, 1850–1931); Augustus Lukeman (American, 1871–1935) Bronze; Diam. 3 in. (7.6 cm) Gift of Robert W. de Forest, 1917 (17.155.1)
Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1879; this cast, 1906–7 Daniel Chester French (American, 1850–1931) Bronze; 22 1/2 x 10 1/4 x 9 in. (57.2 x 26 x 22.9 cm) Gift of the artist, 1907 (07.101)
Joe's Farewell, 1872–73 Daniel Chester French (American, 1850–1931) Parian porcelain; 10 x 7 x 5 in. (25.4 x 17.8 x 12.7 cm) Gift of Mrs. Charles Beekman Bull, in memory of her mother, Alice Hawke Reimer, 1957 (57.147)
Islamic Art
Shaikh Mihna and the Peasant: Page from a manuscript of the Mantiq al-Tayr (The Language of the Birds) of Farid al-Din cAttar, ca. 1487; Timurid Iran (Herat) Opaque watercolor, ink, and silver on paper; 7 3/4 x 5 3/4 in. (19.7 x 14.6 cm) Fletcher Fund, 1963 (63.210.49)
The Drowning Man: Page from a manuscript of the Mantiq al-Tayr (The Language of the Birds) of Farid al-Din cAttar, ca. 1487; Timurid Iran (Herat) Opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper; 7 3/8 x 5 1/8 in. (18.7 x 13 cm) Fletcher Fund, 1963 (63.210.44r)
The Beggar and the King: Page from a manuscript of the Mantiq al-Tayr (The Language of the Birds) of Farid al-Din cAttar, ca. 1487; Timurid Iran (Herat) Opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper; 8 3/8 x 4 1/2 in. (21.3 x 11.4 cm) Fletcher Fund, 1963 (63.210.28)
Shaikh Sancan and the Unconscious Maiden: Page from a manuscript of the Mantiq al-Tayr (The Language of the Birds) of Farid al-Din cAttar, ca. 1600; Safavid Iran (Isfahan) Opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper; 7 3/8 x 4 1/2 in. (18.7 x 11.4 cm) Fletcher Fund, 1963 (63.210.22)
Shaikh Sancan and a Maiden on a Balcony: Page from a manuscript of the Mantiq al-Tayr (The Language of the Birds) of Farid al-Din cAttar, ca. 1600; Safavid Iran (Isfahan) Opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper; 7 3/10 x 4 4/5 in. (18.5 x 12.2 cm) Fletcher Fund, 1963 (63.210.18)
The Man and the Ruffian: Page from a manuscript of the Mantiq al-Tayr (The Language of the Birds) of Farid al-Din cAttar, ca. 1600; Safavid Iran (Isfahan) Opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper; 7 3/4 x 4 1/2 in. (19.7 x 11.4 cm) Fletcher Fund, 1963 (63.210.4)
Frontispiece: From a manuscript of the Mantiq al-Tayr (The Language of the Birds) of Farid al-Din cAttar, ca. 1600; Safavid Iran (Isfahan) Opaque watercolor, ink, gold on paper; 12 7/8 x 8 5/16 in. (32.7 x 21.1 cm) Fletcher Fund, 1963 (63.210)
Man of Sorrows, ca. 1500 South German Ivory with paint; 3 3/8 x 2 9/16 x 13/32 in. (8.6 x 6.5 x 1 cm) The Cloisters Collection, 1999 (1999.227)
Altarpiece, ca. 1390–1400 Baldassare degli Embriachi (Italian, active 1390–1409) Northern Italian Bone framed with intarsia and horn, traces of paint and gilding; Overall (without wooden base) 50 1/2 x 60 1/2 in. (128.3 x 153.7 cm) Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917 (17.190.489)
Pendant Medallion with the Last Judgment, ca. 1420 French Ivory, paint, silver-gilt mount; Overall 3 1/8 x 2 3/8 x 1/2 in. (8 x 6 x 1.2 cm) Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917 (17.190.894)
Diptych with Scenes from Christ's Passion, ca. 1350–75 French Ivory with metal mounts; Overall (open) 8 x 7 15/16 x 7/16 in. (20.3 x 20.2 x 1.1 cm); overall (closed) 8 x 3 15/16 x 7/8 in. (20.3 x 10 x 2.2 cm) Rogers Fund, 1950 (50.195)
Diptych with Scenes of the Life of Christ and the Virgin, Saint Michael, John the Baptist, Thomas Becket, and the Trinity, ca. 1350 Carved in Cologne, Germany Ivory; Overall (open) 10 x 8 5/16 in. (25.5 x 21.1 cm) The Cloisters Collection, 1970 (1970.324.8a,b)
Chess Piece in the Form of Saint George Slaying the Dragon, ca. 1250 English Ivory; Overall 3 1/16 x 2 9/16 x 1 3/8 in. (7.8 x 6.5 x 3.5 cm) Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917 (17.190.231)
Tabernacle or Folding Shrine, 14th century French Ivory with metal mounts Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917 (17.190.201)
Polyptych with Scenes from Christ's Passion, ca. 1350 French or German Ivory, paint, and gilding with metal mounts; Overall (open) 9 7/16 x 12 11/16 x 3/8 in. (23.9 x 32.2 x 1 cm), overall (closed) 9 7/16 x 3 1/8 x 1 5/8 in. (23.9 x 8 x 4.2 cm) Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917 (17.190.205)
Triptych, ca. 1250–75 North French; possibly Paris Ivory, paint, gilding with metal mounts; Overall (wings opened) 9 1/16 x 5 1/2 x 1 3/16 in. (23 x 14 x 3 cm), overall (wings closed) 3 3/8 in. (8.5 cm) Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917 (17.190.279a–e)
Crozier Head, ca. 1350 French Ivory; Overall 5 13/16 x 3 1/8 x 1 1/2 in. (14.8 x 8 x 3.8 cm) Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917 (17.190.164)
Plaque with the Descent from the Cross, ca. 1320–40 French; probably Paris Elephant ivory glued to a whalebone plaque with traces of paint and gilding; Overall 9 1/8 x 7 3/16 x 13/16 in. (23.2 x 18.3 x 2.1 cm) Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917 (17.190.199)
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Portrait of Charles I, ca. 1650–70 English Silk satin worked with silk and metal thread; split, straight, and satin stitches; 6 1/4 x 4 1/2 in. (15.9 x 11.4 cm) Purchase, Mrs. Thomas J. Watson Gift, 1939 (39.13.7)
Reliquiae Sacrae Carolae (1651) and EIKΩN BAΣIΔIKH (1649), ca. 1651 English Cover: canvas worked with silk and metal thread; Gobelin, tent, and couching stitches; 6 7/8 x 4 1/2 in. (17.5 x 11.4 cm) Rogers Fund, by exchange, 1929 (29.23.8)
Spot sampler, mid-17th century English Linen canvas worked with silk and metal thread; stitches include tent, cross, back, plaited braid, detached buttonhole, knots, and laidwork; 21 3/4 x 10 5/8 in. (55.2 x 27 cm) Gift of Irwin Untermyer, 1964 (64.101.1328)
Sampler, 1656 Anna Buckett English Linen worked with silk threads; long-and-short, split, stem, back, tent, cross, and satin stitches; 27 7/8 x 10 3/8 in. (70.7 x 26.5 cm) Inscription: Anna Buckett Iuly 12 Anno Domine 1656 Gift of Irwin Untermyer, 1964 (64.101.1327)
Woman's jacket, ca. 1616 English Linen worked with silk and metal thread, spangles; detached buttonhole variations, wrapped ladder stitch, straight, knot, chain, and satin stitches, metal bobbin lace; L. 16 1/2 in. (42 cm) Rogers Fund, 1923 (23.170.1)
Pair of gloves, 1620–40 English or Dutch Leather; silk worked with silk and metal thread, spangles; long-and-short, satin, knots, and couching stitches; metal bobbin lace; 12 1/2 x 5 3/5 in. (31.7 x 14.6 cm) Gift of Mrs. Edward S. Harkness, 1928 (28.220.3,.4)
Mirror, third quarter of 17th century English Satin worked with silk, chenille, purl, shells, wood, beads, mica, bird feathers, coral; detached buttonhole variations, long-and-short, satin, couching stitches, and knots; 23 3/4 x 19 1/2 in. (60.3 x 50.5 cm) Gift of Irwin Untermyer, 1964 (64.101.1332)
Scenes from the Life of Abraham, mid-17th century English Linen worked with silk thread; tent and couching stitches; 23 x 37 1/4 in. (58.3 x 94.5 cm) Gift of Irwin Untermyer, 1964 (64.101.1306)
David and Abigail, mid-17th century English Canvas worked with silk thread; tent, back, and cross stitches; unfinished; 19 x 24 1/4 in. (48.2 x 61.5 cm) Gift of Irwin Untermyer, 1964 (64.101.1325)
Cabinet with scenes from the story of Esther, after 1665 English Silk satin worked with silk and metal thread; seed pearls, mica, feathers; detached buttonhole, buttonhole filling variations, French knot, single knot, laidwork, couching, satin, and stem stitches; 9 1/4 x 16 x 11 1/4 in. (23.5 x 40.6 x 28.6 cm) Gift of Irwin Untermyer, 1964 (64.101.1335)
Garden of Eden, last quarter of 16th century English Velvet worked with silk and metal thread; appliqué, tent, long-and-short, split, stem, satin, chain, knots, and couching stitches; 22 1/2 x 80 in. (57.1 x 203 cm) Gift of Irwin Untermyer, 1964 (64.101.1284)
Drawings and Prints
Ornamento Delle Belle & virtuose Donne, 1554 Matteo Pagano, Italian (Venice), 1554 Book with woodcut plates 7 1/2 x 5 7/8 in. (19 x 15 cm) Rogers Fund, 1921 (21.15.2bis)
Visus, late 16th century Adriaen Collaert (Flemish, ca. 1560–1618), after Maarten de Vos (Flemish, 1532–1603) Engraving The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1956 (56.597.41[2])
Table carpet fragment, late 16th century English Canvas worked with wool and silk thread; tent stitch; 38 x 77 in. (96.5 x 195.6 cm) Gift of Irwin Untermyer, 1954 (54.7.8)
The Tree of Life, first half of 17th century English Canvas worked with silk thread; tent, Gobelin, and couching stitches; 22 1/2 x 24 1/8 in. (57.1 x 63.1 cm) Gift of Irwin Untermyer, 1964 (64.101.1305)
Woman before a Mirror, 1897 Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (French, 1864–1901) Oil on cardboard; 24 1/2 x 18 1/2 in. (62.2 x 47 cm) The Walter H. and Leonore Annenberg Collection, Bequest of Walter H. Annenberg, 2002 (2003.20.15)
Purse, early 17th century English Canvas worked with silk and metal thread, glass beads, spangles; Gobelin, tent, and detached buttonhole stitches; 5 1/8 x 5 1/8 in. (13 x 13 cm) excluding tassels and draw cord Rogers Fund, by exchange, 1929 (29.23.15)
Divan Japonais, 1892–93 Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (French, 1864–1901) Lithograph printed in four colors on wove paper; 31 13/16 x 23 15/16 in. (80.8 x 60.8 cm) Bequest of Clifford A. Furst, 1958 (58.621.17)
Miss Loïe Fuller, 1893 Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (French, 1864–1901) Lithograph printed in five colors on vellum; 14 15/16 x 10 3/16 in. (37.9 x 25.9 cm) Rogers Fund, 1970 (1970.534)
Title Page for the Suite Elles, 1896 Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (French, 1864–1901) Lithograph printed in three colors on wove paper; second state; 20 7/16 x 15 3/4 in. (51.9 x 40 cm) Bequest of Scofield Thayer, 1982 (1984.1203.166[2])
The Streetwalker, ca. 1890–91 Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (French, 1864–1901) Oil on cardboard; 25 1/2 x 21 in. (64.8 x 53.3 cm) The Walter H. and Leonore Annenberg Collection, Bequest of Walter H. Annenberg, 2002 (2003.20.13)
The Robert Lehman Collection
At the Circus: The Spanish Walk (Au Cirque: Le Pas espagnol), 1899 Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (French, 1864–1901) Graphite, black and colored crayons, and charcoal; 13 3/4 x 9 13/16 in. (35 x 25 cm) Robert Lehman Collection, 1975 (1975.1.731)
Two Riders on Horseback, 1879–81 Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (French, 1864–1901) Pen and blue ink and graphite; 6 3/8 x 7 7/8 in. (16.21 x 19.99 cm) The Lesley and Emma Sheafer Collection, Bequest of Emma A. Sheafer, 1974 (1974.356.45)
