biglam/cooper-hewitt-alt-text huggingface dataset:
Cloudy Sky and Ocean
William Trost Richards, American, 1833–1905, late 19th century
Graphite on white laid paper, lined
Album page

Quick sketch of sunlight breaking through clouds on ocean.
Footed Salver
Metaale Pot [de] (the Metal Pot Factory), 1691–1724
Tin-glazed earthenware
Salver

Flat circular top with raised gadrooned border at outer rim, on hollow stemmed domed base; painted in underglaze blue on white, on base with floral reserves on leafy border, on top with central rosette surrounded by scroll, lambrequin, and gadrooned borders, on underside with 4 groups of 4 dots.
Ceiling paper
Standard Wall-Paper Company, Standard Wall-Paper Company, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1905–1915
Machine-printed paper, liquid mica

On gray ground, white scroll treillage with three motif variations: green foliate cross, yellow floral wreath, and yellow and red leaf-tulip motif.
Square
, 1914
silk Technique: printed by engraved roller on 7&1 satin, buttonhole stitches Label: silk printed by engraved roller

White silk square printed in black. The center field is filled with autographs of silent film stars. Border of cameras, film reels, masks, and actors' props, all connected by a strip of film. At bottom: 'Genuine autographs of "Reel" Favorites.' Edges finished with buttonhole stitches in white.
Gothic Country House: Entrance Hall
Ed Blore, 1835–40
Graphite on paper
Drawing

A perspective view of a large entrance hall, looking toward the staircase. A high ceiling, covered by a timber roof of the collar-braced type, in the English Gothic style. Left, elaborate mantelpiece and doorway on wall. Right, doorway and window on wall.
Sidewall - fragment
, ca. 1800
Block-printed, ungrounded laid paper

Design of tree and flowers in black and white
Fishing Basket
, late 19th century
Brass
Matchsafe

In the form of a fishing basket, with raised, simulated woven straw on canted lid and body, small loop of twisted straw at front of lid, longer twisted loop at basket back, some green patination in crevices. Flat lid hinged on back. Incised lines on bottom serve as striker.
Border
, early 19th century
linen Technique: needle lace

Border of Point d'Alençon with a pattern of dots and leaves.
Drawing
, late 19th century
Brush and gouache on cream paper, mounted on cream paper

Large roses in oval shape, all in deep fuchsia.
Sampler
, 19th century
silk embroidery on linen foundation Technique: embroidered on plain weave foundation

Rectangular piece of white linen embroidered primarily in blues and brown with neat rows of floral motifs, stars, hearts, a cross and crown, and the initials G.F.  With a narrow serpentine border.
Figures from Sistine Chapel ceiling
Jean-Robert Ango, French, active in Rome 1759 –1770, d. 1773, ca. 1759–70
Red chalk on paper
Drawing

Two figures from the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, painted by Michelangelo. Upper figure is directly above and to the left of the spandrel that sits between Ezekial and the Persian Sibyl. Lower figure is based on figure above spandrel adjacent to the Cumaean Sibyl.
Embroidered picture
, 17th century
silk, metal wire, metal-wrapped silk, and silk-wrapped metal embroidery on linen foundation Technique: embroidered in running and interlaced looping, tent, half cross, and couching stitches on plain weave foundation

Fruiting tree with lion at the bottom and bird in the branches. Trunk of the tree is raised. Original picture was probably larger.
Sidewall
, 1875–99
Block-printed paper, embossed, hand-rubbed oil finish

Imitation leather. Stylized floral and foliate design with scattered butterflies. Heavily embossed to imitate tooled leather. Printed in ivory and ecru.
Niagara Falls from The Falls of Niagara: Being a Complete Guide
, ca. 1857
Color wood engraving on white paperboard
Print

Horizontal rectangle.
Sketchbook Page: Jester
Kenyon Cox, American, 1856–1919, 1875
Graphite on paper
Sketchbook folio

Sketch of a seated jester with ankles crossed behind a table leg. He holds a marotte.
Miser's purse
, early 19th century
silk, steel Technique: crocheted

Crocheted brown silk; embroidered rectangles of gold and green silk are outlined with cut steel beads.  Further ornamentation of the brown silk in geometric pattern of cut steel beads.  One steel ring controls side opening; steel ball drops at either end.
Portrait of a Young Man
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin, French, 1770 - 1852, 1796-1798
Etching on paper in brown ink
Print

Portrait of a young man in side view to left. Wearing a wig held together with a ribbon. He wears a military coat with a white necktie.
Fragment
, 17th century
linen Technique: needlework on hand knotted net

Fragment with a pattern showing Saturn and Neptune.
Sampler
, 1724
silk and metal-wrapped silk embroidery on silk foundation Technique: embroidered in cross, buttonhole, stem, satin, tied cross rococo, running stitches and applique with couching on plain weave foundation

Alphabet at top.  Box of pattern at upper right.  Field filled with floral motifs.  At left, applique of a silk picture of Christ on the cross.  At right, applique of a silk picture of Justice.
Study for the Elevation of the Cross
Pietro Dandini, Italian, 1646 - 1712, 1660–80
Black chalk on paper
Drawing

Loosely worked group of figures depicting the elevation of Jesus, at center, on the cross. Virgin Mary seated at right. Semi-nude figure of a man at center supports the cross from beneath.
Seascape with Breaking Waves and Light-Filled Sky
William Trost Richards, American, 1833–1905, 1890–1900
Pen and black ink on off-white wove paper
Sketchbook folio

Beach in foreground with breaking waves. Light sky with sun coming through clouds at left.
cricket cage
, late 19th century
Ivory, silk (cord and tassel)

Rectangular cage (a) with turned corner posts terminating in pointed finials at top, ball feet; pierced gallery around top edges; hinged door at one side; rectangular, partitioned 'food trough' in cage, next to door;  two red and orange ivory birds sit on flat green perch suspended in cage.  Orange silk cord attached to ring at top of cage, and decorated with orange and black tassel, flat ivory bird (b), and knotted green bands near tassel.
Architecture Studies, Romanshorn, Switzerland
Frederic Edwin Church, American, 1826–1900, August 1868
Graphite on tan wove paper
Drawing

Architectural studies around Romanshorn, Switzerland showing a tall, stately building with details of tiles and a tower in the upper portion. At center, a sketch of a clock tower with a pointed Alpine design is visible. Along lower margin and oppositely oriented, the facade of a house and a detail of it are also included.

Verso: Architectural studies around Romanshorn, Switzerland, showing three views of towers at right and sketches of building facades at center. A shingled building with a detail of its shingles is shown at lower center.
Button
, 1870–71
Tin plated sheet iron (?), brass shank

A) Convex button with "Mobilisee" in center and "Garde Nationale" around outside. B) Convex button with "Sedentaire" in center and "Garde Nationale" around outside.

Component -a is on card i80
Wall decoration
Giuseppe Barberi, Italian, 1746–1809, 1800–1825
Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash on off-white laid paper
Drawing

Two female terminal figures in front support a drapery with their extended arms.  A trellis architecture with three openings through which trees are visible forms the upper part of the decoration.  Usual background.
Sampler
Juliana Ximenez Cruz, 1826
silk embroidery on linen foundation Technique: cross, counted satin, square, fishbone and stem stitches on plain weave

In the center is a double-headed eagle surrounded by flowers and an inscription.  Four wide borders of geometric forms and lions (?) and five narrow borders.
A Lake in a Park
Charles Nicolas Ransonnette, French, 1793 - 1877, 1856
Black crayon, brush and grey watercolor, oxidized white heightening on paper
Drawing

Water with two boats is in the foreground. It is bordered at the back and at left by a balustrade. The dome of a pavilion is shown. Trees form the background.
Two Elevations of the Facades of the Park Theater, New York
Alexander Jackson Davis, American, 1803–1892, ca. 1821
Pen and ink with blue, green, and gray washes on cream-colored paper
Drawing

Vertical rectangle. Above: Double storied pedimented building, with inscription "First Park Theatre by Holland 1797" and below, the same building without pediment, inscribed "Park Theatre as Restored 1820.1". Along lower margin: "First Theatre Destroyed by Fire 1820".
Fragment
, 17th–18th century
silk and metallic thread Technique: appliqué on satin weave

Applique of woven silks colored yellow, green and blue on a red satin ground. Fragment was part of a larger piece.
Textile
, 16th–17th century
silk Technique: compound satin Label: silk compound satin

Fragment of woven silk with zigzag bands of Kufic script in white on a red ground. The inscriptions are translated as (top to bottom): 

There is no god but Allah, Muhammad is the prophet of God (repeated)

Say: He is God alone: God the Eternal! He begetteth not and is not begotten; and there is none like unto him

Allah (repeated) Muhammad (repeated)

Truly we have given thee an abundance; Pray therefore to the Lord, and slay the victims. Verily whoso hateth thee shall be childless
View of El Bordo, Colombia
Frederic Edwin Church, American, 1826–1900, August 13, 1853
Graphite, brush and oxidized white gouache on tan wove paper
Drawing

Landscape sketch showing view of two thatched roof structures within the mountainous landscape of El Bordo, Colombia. One structure prominently visible at center left, viewed from the side. To its right and slightly down the slope, another straw roof is visible. Hillside in foreground gives way to a rough and undulating landscape in the middle distance. Slightly taller mountains stretch across the background.
Ornamental Vase Design
François Boucher, French, 1703–1770, 1738–72
Etching on cream laid paper
Bound print

Vase in the form of a pitcher. Shell-shaped forms near the neck and lid, the handle connected to the base by a snake-like chain. Sitting on the handle is a crouching dog baring its teeth. Reclining in the slope of the neck, at right, a putto figure. The plate is signed and numbered.
Croisée Gothique Drapée
Richard de Lalonde, French, active 1780–96, 1780-1789
Etching on off-white laid paper
Print

Design for a pointed window frame with drapery. The side and above paneling is decorated with pinecones and branch guilloche. The plate is signed and numbered.
Escutcheon, Rinceaux, No. 16 from "Raccolta di varii cappriccii et nove inventioni di cartelle et ornamenti"
Stefano della Bella, Italian, 1610–1664, 1646
Etching on paper
Print

No. 16 of the same set as -10, "Raccolta di varii cappriccii," etc.
Decoration d'une Porte à placards, traittée dans le même gout que la precedente.
Jean Mariette, French, 1660–1742, 1686-1742
Etching and engraving on laid paper
Print

Design for a set of double doors with rocaille molding. Above the doors is a panel depicting three putti and a dog. The top of the doorframe has a carved trophy with attributes of the hunt: a horn, bird, rabbin, arrows. The panels on either side of the doors are elaborately carved with variations of putti hunting, and a lion mask with a horn and an arrow (on the left) and a lion mask with a quiver and bow (on the right). The bottom of the plate features a plan of the "Pilastre" (2), as well as a scale bar of six French feet (6 Pieds). The plate is numbered but not signed.
Road in Ecuador
Frederic Edwin Church, American, 1826–1900, July 3, 1857
Graphite on thin, off-white paperboard
drawing

Landscape sketch showing a view of a road in the mountainous terrain of Ecuador. Steps are shown at lower left, which transition into a dirt road that extends into the middle distance at center. The road seems to cut a wedge out of the nearby hillside, which is covered in dense vegetation. In the background at right, rugged mountain ridges overlap one another as they extend into the distance.
Table legs
Giuseppe Barberi, Italian, 1746–1809, 1746–1809
Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash on off-white laid paper, lined
Drawing

Table legs
Child
Robert Frederick Blum, American, 1857–1903, 1879
Graphite on wove paper
Drawing

Two sketches of a young female model wearing a dress and ribbons in her hair.
Handscreen
, 1751–1774
Engraved, hand-colored, and painted paper leaf, turned wood handle

Handscreen. Hand-colored engraving on board. Obverse: a scrolling rocaille border, a female figure with mirror representing ‘perfect work', a young and old angel, each displaying a page praising Louix XV for his decision to found a military school. Reverse: hand painted border motifs, appliquéd paper printed with French text concluding with: Le juste detest la discorde. Turned wood handle.
Developpement de l'Entablement Corinthien avec Corniche, Imposte, Archivolte à l'usage des Portes et Fenêtres
Jean-François de Neufforge, Flemish, 1714–1791, 1768
Engraving on paper
Print

Façade and profiles of an entablature in the style of the Corinthian order. The plate is signed and numbered.
Wallpaper Design: Garden seen through an Alcove
, 1820–25
Brush and gouache, graphite on white paper
Drawing

View in a garden through an arched opening in its wall.
Border
, 1865–1875
Block-printed paper

Against a warm gray band, a yellow serpentine vine with circular tendrils bearing blue grape leaves and clusters of three grapes bordered above and below by a narrow blue stripe and brown band.
Sidewall
René Crevel, French, 1900–1935, 1920
Block printed on paper

Printed for Nancy McClelland of New York City. A stylized continuous vine in blue with flat gray-green leaves and black berries. Same design as 1945-3-8. Printed in green-gray, blue and black on sage green field.
Button
, 19th century
Steel

1931-59-248: Octagonal button ornamented with gouges at edge an...
Army Wagon and Mule
Winslow Homer, American, 1836–1910, 1863–64
Graphite, brush and gray wash on blue-green paper
Drawing

Horizontal view of a halted army wagon to which a mule is tethered.
Design for the Embroidery or Printed Fabric of Wearing-Apparel of the "Fabrique de St. Ruf"
Fabrique de Saint Ruf, Lyon, France, 1780–1790
Brush and gouache, impressed lines on paper
Drawing

Three horizontal rows are shown in the two upper of which two Persian flower boughs of different designs alternate with small-scale boughs of different designs. A Persian plant instead of one of the boughs in the bottom row which follows the same scheme as the upper ones.
Alexander the Great watching a Fight between his Dog, an Elephant, and a Lion
Jan van der Straet, called Stradanus, Flemish, 1523–1605, 1596 or before
Recto: pen and brown ink, brush and black wash over black chalk on laid paper Verso: pen and brown ink on laid paper
Drawing

Recto: A dog and lion fight in an arena. A dead elephant lies in the foreground at right. In the background, Alexander the Great watches from a box in the stands. 
Verso: Italian inscription.
Petite Maison d’agrement, située à Neuilly, joignant au Jardin pittoresque planté en 1791, par Belanger, Artiste Architecte. Cette Maison appartenait à Mr. de Castellanne
Jean-Charles Krafft, French, 1764 - 1833, 1812
Etching and engraving on paper
Print

An architectural print with two elevations, one interior sectional view, and two floor plans for ornamental farm buildings within a garden including a dairy decorated with Empire style ornament within. The plate is titled, numbered, and signed.
Bag
, 19th century
glass beads, metal, silk Technique: beaded knitting

Knitted bag with colored glass beads in design of  a band of red roses on a white ground; brown silk moire at the top with a drawstring of silk cord; metal and silk balls at bottom.
Four Designs for Decorative Ironwork
Jean Lamour, French, 1698–1771, 1759–68
Etching and engraving on laid paper
Print

Three designs for decorative wrought-iron balustrades and a banister, for the King's apartment at Commercy, the City Hall of Nancy and a design by the architect E. Héré. The designs are decorated with rococo ornament and motifs, with acanthus leaves, palmettes, scrolls, fleurons, and leaves. The plate is numbered and titled below each design and signed.
Design for Embroidery, Corner of Gentleman's Waistcoat
Jean-Baptiste Pillement, French, 1728–1808, ca. 1785
Brush and gouache, watercolor on cream laid paper
Drawing

Lower left section of a man's waistcoat or gilet featuring red, blue, yellow, pink, orange, and purple flowers. In the Chinese manner of Jean-Baptiste Pillement. Buttonholes indicated at the left.
Nevado de Toluca, Mexico
Frederic Edwin Church, American, 1826–1900, January 1885
Graphite on off-white paper; verso: graphite
drawing

Landscape sketch showing a view of the stratovolcano known as Nevado de Toluca, near the city of Toluca in Mexico. Shown in the distance at center, the volcano has two notably tall and sharp peaks. The tallest, known as Pico del Fraile, is visible at center, while the shorter of the two, Pico del Águila, is the sharp summit at right. The mountain's rugged ridge continues to the left.

Verso: Landscape sketch showing a loosely rendered view of a mountainous landscape in Mexico with a large structure. In the middle distance at center, what appears to be a church belltower is flanked indistinct vegetation. Behind it, succeeding layers of rugged mountain ridges ascend to a tall peak in background at upper left.
Portrait of Galileo Galilei (1562-1642)
Galgano Cipriani, ca. 1800
Engraving on paper
Print

Half-length portrait in frontal view. The head slightly turned to left. Dedicated to Marquis Federigo Manfredini.
Designs for Jewelry, Clasps, Fans, Mirror, and Bookbinding
Friedrich Jacob Morison, German, active 1693 – 1699, ca. 1700
Engraving on laid paper
Print

Designs for jewelry, hand fans, clasps, ornament, a prayer bookbinding, a mirror, boxes, and pendants featuring, scrolling leaves, hearts, jewels, crosses, religious iconography, crown, flowers, baskets, stars, ribbons, and a mascaron (mask). The plate is signed and numbered.
Headboard and Backpiece Designs
Nicolas Guérard, French, ca.1648 – 1719, late 17th century
Etching on laid paper
Print

Designs for an embroidered bed headboard and backpiece featuring strapwork, fleurons, and rosettes. The plate is numbered.
Grove of Evergreens near Berchtesgaden, Bavaria (Germany)
Frederic Edwin Church, American, 1826–1900, June - August 1868
Graphite and white gouache on brown wove paper
drawing

Landscape and botanical sketch showing a view of at least seven evergreen trees grouped together on a hillside near Berchtesgaden, Bavaria, present-day Germany. In the foreground, the terrain gently descends to the right and hosts a group of conifer trees that dominate the composition. The many interweaving branches and trunks of the multiple trees intersect in such a way that creates a complex matrix. The tops of the trees are cut off and out of frame.
Design for Door and Adjoining Wall Panel Decorations
Giuseppe Barberi, Italian, 1746–1809, 1746–1809
Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash on off-white laid paper, lined
Drawing

Rectangular panels with classical motifs including rinceaux, columns, urns, and swags. The overdoor features the Virgin on the Crescent (?) with a putto.
Study for "Mathematics," "The Sciences," Library of Congress, Washington D.C.
Kenyon Cox, American, 1856–1919, ca. 1895
Graphite on paper
Drawing

Sketch of an outspread wing. The paper is squared for transferring the image.
Sepulchral Monument for Carlo Fontana
Giuseppe Barberi, Italian, 1746–1809, after 1795
Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash, graphite on beige laid paper
Drawing

Oblique view of an antique sarcophagus standing upon two steps, upon which pairs of children carry the Papal keys (at left), and the tiara (at right). The front of the sarcophagus bears the inscription: "LA STORIA.SCRISSE.DEL.VATICANO.TEMPIO./ IL.FONTANA.ARCHITETTO.E.CON.BRAVA./ IL.GLOBBO.VI.PRESENTO.CHE.SENZZA.ESEMPIO./ GRAN. TERMINE.FORMA.NELLA.SUA.ALTURA. In the center of the corner stands upon a base a globe with the inscription: CIMA.DEL./ TEMPIO.VATICANO./ IN.ROMA, and with an incense bowl upon four legs at its top. A woman stands beside at right, holding a compass in her left hand and evidently dictating to her companion who leans on an open book, in which she is writing, upon the globe. Bushes and trees are in the background. Framing strips below at left and above at right.
Judith with the Head of Holofernes
Claude Mellan, French, 1598 - 1688, ca. 1624–1627
Engraving on paper
Print

Half-length female figure, glance directed to the left, holding a sword and resting her left hand on a cloth partially covering the severed head of Holifernes. Below, two-line latin inscription and the artist's and engraver's names. Squared with red chalk.
Landscape
Robert Frederick Blum, American, 1857–1903, n.d.
Graphite on wove paper
Drawing

Sketch of a landscape.
Man
Robert Frederick Blum, American, 1857–1903, 1880
Graphite on wove paper
Drawing

Nine partial sketches of a male figure.
Elévation d'un Sallon du côté du Jardin
Juste-François Boucher, French, 1736 – 1782, 1774
Engraving on laid paper
Print

Elevation of a living room with three arched casement windows. Each window seat features a clasp and garland at the top. The plate is signed.
Fountain
Giuseppe Barberi, Italian, 1746–1809, 1795
Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash on off-white laid paper, lined
Drawing

Athena with helmet stands upon a high round pedestal decorated with festoons and masks from which water flows into a lower basin. On either side of the pedestal is a river god.
Fountain in a Mountainous Country
Giuseppe Barberi, Italian, 1746–1809, 1775–1809
Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash on off-white laid paper
Drawing

Loosely drawn view of a fountain in a landscape. Suggestion of temples on hills in the background.
Man
Robert Frederick Blum, American, 1857–1903, n.d.
Graphite on wove paper
Drawing

Partial sketch of a male figure.
Chimneypiece Designs
Jean Berain, the elder, French, 1640-1711, 1711
Engraving on laid paper
Bound print

Two chimneypiece designs decorated mascarons, cartouches, vases, and candelabra. The designs are divided with subtle variations on either side of the mantel. The plate is signed and lettered "H."
View of the Königssee, Bavaria (Germany), Part Two
Frederic Edwin Church, American, 1826–1900, July 11, 1868
Graphite, brush and white gouache on blue wove paper
Drawing

1917-4-563-a: Portion of a panoramic landscape sketch with 1917-...;     1917-4-563-b: Portion of a panoramic landscape sketch with 1917-...
A Flying Angel Carrying a Palm Branch
, early 17th century
Pen and black ink, black chalk on laid paper
Drawing

Vertical rectangle. Figure of a flying angel carrying a palm branch directed toward the right. The throat and the head are shown slightly obliquely from the front. The left arm is raised. Two or three indistinct letters are written in the lower right corner.
Design for Wall with Alcove
Giuseppe Barberi, Italian, 1746–1809, 1746–1809
Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash on off-white laid paper, lined
Drawing

Design for Wall with Alcove.
The Lady with the Parasol
Herman van Swanevelt, ca. 1600 - 1655, Dutch, active Paris and Rome, 1650
Etching on paper
Print

A landscape with buildings and ruins starting at right mid-distance and leading towards left background. In mid-distance a woman with a parasol and accompanied by three persons walking toward the houses. In foreground, a shepherd with sheep; at left, part of a wall visible. Trees in background. Inscribed, lower left: "Herman van Swanevelt inventor fecit."
Fishing boats, Japan
Robert Frederick Blum, American, 1857–1903, 1891–1892
Pastel crayon on wove paper
Drawing

Recto: Sketch of fishing boats on a river; Verso: Sketch of two female figures.
Design for a Table Centerpiece
Giuseppe Barberi, Italian, 1746–1809, 1790-1799
Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash on lined off-white laid paper
Drawing

"Desser" table centerpiece for the Altieri family.
Etching. Figural letter. Capital S.
Giovanni Battista Piranesi, Italian, 1720–1778, ca. 1770
Etching
Print

Shown against the prow of a Roman warship.