biglam/cooper-hewitt-alt-text huggingface dataset:
Lichen, Catskill, New York
Frederic Edwin Church, American, 1826–1900, July 1844
Graphite on white wove paper
drawing

Botanical sketch showing a close look at a mass of lichen. With its inconsistent, undulating forms, it appears as some kind of writhing amoeba or nebulous alien lifeform. The lichen is predominatly shaded on the left, suggesting a source of light at right.
Portrait of Margarethe of Austria, Duchess of Parms (1522-1586)
, 1725-1750
Engraving on paper
Print

Bust-length portrait in side view to right. Young duchess wears a cap, a dress with high collar. Portrait is in an oval frame placed on an inscribed pedestal. Illustration from a book.
Arabesque Ornament Design
Etienne de Lavallée, French, 1735 – 1802, 1788–89
Aquatint and etching on laid paper
Print

Arabesque ornament design featuring vases, flowers, horns, musical scores, birds, snakes, tassels, beading, leaves, oval roundel with a female figure, winged figure, faun's head mask, fleurons, scrolling acanthus leaf motifs, and drapery. The plate is signed and numbered.
Sidewall and border
, 1800–1820
Block-printed and flocked on handmade paper

a) Stripe with diapered pattern, flanked by broad dotted stripes containing sprigs of leaves; b) Companion border of palmettes, ivy leaves, acanthus, bead and reel stripe, with narrow and broad bands on edge, overprinting sidewall pattern in flock. a) Colors: Pale celadon, light olive, gray, jade and forest green and yellow; b) Colors: same as "a" except for yellow.
Study of a Mule
Samuel Colman, American, 1832–1920, 1872–75
Brush and gouache, graphite on dark purple paper
Drawing

Horizontal rectangle.  Standing mule, shown in profile, turned toward right.  Part of the head repeated in graphite, upper right, shown obliquely from right.
Double cap streamer
, 19th century
linen Technique: bobbin lace on machine made net

Double cap streamer of bobbin lace on machine net. At either end large-scale floral pattern and cartouche. Rest of net dotted with small dots.
Handscreen
, late 19th century
Painted silk leaf, carved wood handle

Handscreen with a round silk leaf, loosely painted with a carp in green water. Chinese characters at lower right. Carved wood handle.
Buddha Seated on Foo Dog
, 19th century
rock crystal; wood
devotional sculpture

Figure of Buddhist monk seated cross-legged on crouching lion-dog (Foo-dog) holding orb in left hand, lion mane and beard are etched, translucent inclusions in both figures.
Textile
, 17th century
linen Technique: two plain weave structures interconnected in areas

Brick repeat of dovetailed rows of a white flowering plant on a blue ground. The motif in alternate rows is counterfaced.
Textile
, late 18th century
cotton Technique: block printed on plain weave

Birds rest on branches that extend from basket or vase full of flowers. Above birds are ribbon-like swags that form half-circles. Half-drop repeat printed in red, blue and black. Four minimum units across the width of fabric.
Fragment
, early 18th century
natural linen Technique: needle lace, 6 sided reworked ground

Fragment of a shaped band, probably a sleeve ruffle, with fantastic floral forms.
L'HIVER
Antoine Watteau, French, 1684–1721, 1723-1735
Etching on laid paper
Bound print

Vignette of a young couple in an icy landscape. The woman sits bundled in fine clothes in a sled; the man stands behind her on skates, pushing her. The scene is surrounded by bare trees and arabesque ornamentation including leaves, wreaths, a portrait medallion, birds, scrolls, and cartouches. The plate is signed.
Design for a Cipher (Interlaced Letters)
Charles-Germain de Saint-Aubin, French, 1721–1786, 1766
Etching on paper
Print

Design for the crowned letters C and possibly F, interlaced and comprised of leaves, flowers, a succulent plant, and feathers. The plate is signed and numbered.
Veil
, early 19th century
linen Technique: appliqué on net, bobbin lace

Veil of detached sprays of bobbin lace with needlepoint centers applied to machine-made net to form a semicircular veil.
Inkwell stand
, 19th century
Metal, applied wire

Rectangular box with round corner posts, horseshoe-shaped hinges, hinged lid, top covered by paralleled bandings of scrolled wire patterns. Round bosses centers of each panel. Bottom: raised lines like cod tying package with a bow in the middle. Interior: tray divided into three compartments with four hinged lids decorated with raised "X" pattern.
Carving
, 19th century
wood, gilded

Two heads of putti, with wings
Trimming
, late 19th century
silk, metal, glass beads

Gold and silver metal cord in scroll design, graduating large to small from left to right. Glass beads stitched to edge of scrolls.
Theater Interior
James Wells Champney, American, 1843–1903, ca. 1873
Graphite on illustration board
Drawing

Interior of a theater, looking toward the series of boxes to the left of the stage. Rows of orchestra seats are shown, as well as a section of the pit. Several women are seated in the boxes; two men are seated in the orchestra, one standing, talking to a lady in one of the boxes.
Fragment
, 17th–18th century
silk Technique: supplementary raised pile warp (velvet)

Stripes of black alternate with floral trails all in black on a background of white twill formed by supplementary wefts.
Designs for a Bracelet
Salvatori, Italian, active 19th century, 1875–1900
Graphite Support: off-white paper
Drawing

Vertical rectangle. One below the other separated by a line. framing line.
Ornament, Christmas tree
, 1850–99
Dough

Basket in relief, with multicolored sugar flowers. Left part missing.
Another Fall under the Cross
, 1840s
Wood engraving on paper
Print

A soldier pulls the Lord up. The procession with one of the robbers is shown at right.
Panelling of the Assembly Room in Palais Bourbon
Jacques Gabriel, 1667–1742, ca. 1727
Etching on paper
Print

View of the wall with three windows in shallow niches. Panels between them with mirrors. Paneling above windows and mirrors with scroll decoration with small trophies. Inscribed, upper margin: "Decoration du Lambris du côté des croisées du grand cabinet ou Salle d'assemblée du palais de Bourbon"; lower right: "Mariette exc."
The Dancing Peasants
Albrecht Dürer, German, 1471–1528, 1514
Engraving on laid paper
Print

Two peasants dancing. The woman, facing the spectator, moves toward the right. The man, his back turned, lifts his left hand.
Wood engraving. Vignette.
, 1800–1830
Engraving and etching

A quiver showering Cupid in a circular medallion, and a bow.
Trimming
, 16th century
silk Technique: woven

Design of pointed leaves placed alternately up and down.
Architectural Sketches, Loches and Tours
Francis Augustus Lathrop, American, 1849–1909, ca. 1892
Graphite on paper
Drawing

Small sketches of finials and other architectural features, labeled.
Panel
, early–mid-17th century
wood, carved

Carved with a representation of Diana and Actaeon.
Fringe
, late 18th century
silk Technique: plain weave

Pink fringe with a heading and a looped skirt with pointed edges ornamented with tufts of floss.
Sewing instruction book samples
, 1829
White cotton, pink, white and red wool.

A) and b) Doll's stockings, knitted of white cotton thread.c) Doll's cap, crocheted of white cotton, tassel on top.d) Doll's afghan, knitted of white wool and ornamented at each corner with a star worked in red wool.e) Doll's afghan, of white and pink wool; opening for one half row between pink and white sections.
Fragment
, ca. 1850
cotton Technique printed on plain weave

Fragment with a blue ground and tiny sprigs and blossoms in white and light blue.
Fragment
, 17th century
silk, metallic Technique: brocaded satin

Metallic gold and silver leaves and palmettes on brownish purple. 
Selvage on both sides.
Drawing
Felice Giani, Italian, 1758–1823, About 1790
Pen, dark ink, brush, grey water color. Paper;

Vertical rectangle. The woman in the pose of -2041. The background is a street in Bologna. Framing line. On the reverse some lines and the top part of some letters.
Textile
, 19th century
cotton Technique: wax resist dyeing (batik) on plain weave

Batik textile, possibly a long sarong (kain panjang), showing traditional "semen" (non-geometric forms like flora and fauna) design in blue, white and tan.
Handkerchief
, early 19th century
cotton Technique: embroidered

Embroidered ornament in one corner showing man picking fruit from a tree and two floral sprays. Hemstitching on two sides of handkerchief.
Circular cover
, 19th century
linen Technique: Brussels style bobbin lace

Brussels technique, but Honiton style. All over pattern of flowers and leaves.
Fragment
, probably 10th century
linen Technique: printed on plain weave

Very fine, sheer linen plain weave fragment with print in black of outlines of characters in left-hand section of Kufic inscription. Below it, wider band of close-set square units formed of grouped heart-shapes with arabesque details. Band contains one almost complete unit on left, complete unit in center, small section of right-hand unit. Torn edge of cloth terminates wide band on both sides, inscription on right.
Window shade
, 1880–1900
Split bamboo, silk, paint

Large flamingo-like bird, perched upon strange outcropping. Surrounded by vining floral motifs and clouds. A fret border is printed on the bottom edge and two sides.

From ledger: horizontal strips of mottled split bamboo held together by entwined vertical blue threads; bordered with black silk fabric; decorated with silk threads wrapped around individual strips and with paint. Blue key motif along side and bottom edges, central multicolored flamingo-like bird standing on tiny island in pond amidst flowers, clouds above. Nine silk cord loops for hanging, with small brass balls.
Frieze
, ca. 1890
Wall-paper, printed in colours on cream field

Trailing vine and leaf design forming loops in which bluebirds perch, printed in colors on cream field.
Design for a Round Table on a Triangular Base
A.N. Davenport Co., 1900–05
Graphite on thin, cream paper
Drawing

Round table top raised on flaring molded triangular support sitting on molded base with three animal-paw feet.
Border
, ca. 1790
Block printed on handmade paper

Two different border patterns, designed to be used together, running vertically and also horizontally containing birds and butterflies.
Spoon
, late 17th century
Brass

Slightly ovoid bowl surmounted by thin cylindrical shaft with large circular seal top.
Dish, from a "Topographical" Dinner or Dessert Service ("A Vedute")
Doccia Porcelain Factory, Italian, established 1735, ca. 1810–1820
hard paste porcelain, vitreous enamel, gold
dish

Asymetrical ovoid dish with scalloped rim, scrolled at left and right; rim decorated with wide blue band between thin gilt lines; in center, oval medallion with gilt border, showing landscape with two figures among classical ruins.
Design for a Round Dining Table on Plain Hoof Feet
A.N. Davenport Co., 1900–05
Graphite on thin, cream paper
Drawing

Round molded table top raised on 4 columnar supports, standing on elaborately carved base terminating in 4 plain hoof feet.
Textile
, 18th century
silk Technique: damask

Blue-green silk with a symmetrical arrangement of pattern with heavy fruits and flowers in white plain weave.
Sampler
, early 19th century
silk embroidery on silk foundation Technique: embroidered in running and stem stitches on plain weave foundation

"Print" work picture of rural landscape in black and white.
Sampler
, 1696
silk embroidery on linen foundation Technique: embroidered in satin, padded satin, stem, eyelet, feather over withdrawn element work, four-sided (square), cross, and whipped running stitches on plain weave foundation

Initials, bands of pattern at upper right and five wise maidens at lower left.  Five wise maidens (Matthew 25.1) with their lamps.
Sidewall
, 1875–85
Machine-printed

Floral clusters - orange and red roses and white and yellow daisies - in random arrangement on grayish brown ground. Green, dark green and gray leaves.
Ceiling detail of figure and decorative motif
Jean-Robert Ango, French, active in Rome 1759 –1770, d. 1773, ca. 1759–70
Red chalk on paper
Drawing

Ceiling detail. Male figure with bent right knee, arms extended and eyes closed. A decorative motif for a ceiling is visible behind him.
Textile
American Print Works, founded 1835, 1876
cotton Technique: block and roller printed on plain weave

Small medallion repeat of a portrait bust in a frame of foliage and small stars alternates with an eagle holding a flowering bough in its beak. In black, rust, blue and brown on white foundation. Possibly a commemorative textile printed for the Philadelphia Centennial. Portrait depicts either General Lafayette, Andrew Jackson, or Simón Bolívar, the Liberator of South America.
Floral design for printed textile
Louis-Albert DuBois, Swiss, 1752–1818, 1800–1818
Brush and gouache, graphite on blue wove paper
Drawing

Fern-like leaves, small red flower, purple star-shaped flowers surrounded by black-dotted pattern.  Graphite lined border.
Border
, 1700–1750
linen Technique: needle lace with ground of loop and twist with twist return

Shaped border of Point de Venise à Réseau with stylized foliated and floral forms in overall symmetrical design. Fond: réseau. Modes: portes, fond de neige.
Frieze
York Wall Paper Company, 1895, 1905–1915
Machine-printed paper

Horizontal repeat of alternating large and small vegetal medallions surrounded by rococo inspired borders of foliate c scrolls and dark red, beaded garlands. The bottom edge of the panel is bordered with a row of highly stylized dark red blossoms, and the top of the panel is bordered by plain brown and blue stripes. An allover pattern of tiny, interlocking dots gives the panel the appearance of a cross-stitched embroidery. This design was printed in shades of dark red, green, light blue, and brown on a beige ground.
Darning sampler
, 1869
silk embroidery on linen foundation, cotton tapes Technique: embroidered on plain weave

Sixteen squares of darning, patches, and white work embroidery held together with woven tape.
Cravat end
, mid-18th century
linen Technique: bobbin lace, Brussels style

In the center of the cravat end is a figure of Minerva below a canopy within symmetric tulip garden setting of balustrades, finials entwined by floral garlands and standing on arched trelliswork bases. Potted orange trees on bases are balanced by two long-tailed birds perching on either side of the lower balustrade. Floral sprays create allover pattern in remaining areas.
Sketches at Marlborough
Arnold William Brunner, American, 1857–1925, 1883
Graphite and white heightening on brown paper
Drawing

Upper left, view of Marlborough, rooftops of house and steeple. Below and right, sketches at a lakeside, boats, and a couple on the rocks.
Plate
Hautin and Boulanger, 1836, late 19th century
Glazed porcelain

A green glazed circular porcelain plate depicting a young couple playing croquette with flowers in the background.
Ceiling paper
Maxwell & Co., S.A., Chicago, Illinois, USA, 1905–1915
Machine-printed paper, liquid mica

Grid or trellis pattern with a quatrefoil at each intersection, and a four-lobed rosette centered in each grid. Printed on an off-white ground.
Barge Pot, "I Like It Good"
, 18th–19th century
Glazed earthenware
Teapot and lid

A brown teapot and dome lid decorated with a flower pattern. On the side, a white arch says: "I Like it Good". The knob on the lid a miniature teapot.
Sultane Noire (The Black Sultana), plate 28 from the series Caravanne du Sultan à la Mecque (The Sultan's Caravan to Mecca)
Joseph Marie Vien, French, 1716–1809, 1748
Black ink on cream laid paper
Print

Dark-skinned youth dressed as Turkish Sultana sits cross-legged on mound of rugs and cushions. His cloak edged in fur and wears elaborate turban of feathers and jewels, with more jewels at neck and waist.
Sidewall
Robert Graves Co., New York, New York, 1907
Machine-printed paper

On silvery white ground large yellow roses on pale gray trellis. Straight repeat, drop match. Printed in right selvedge: "5882 D E E The Robert Graves Co."
Sidewall
Leissner & Louis, 1872–78
Block-printed paper, embossed

Anglo-Japanesque or Japonaiserie design of pink and pastel blue flowers, cream and gray foliage over circles with geometric pattern fills; patterning outlined in metallic gold. Background of metallic silver, over cream ground on embossed paper.
Study for "Fortune"
Elihu Vedder, American, 1836 – 1923, ca. 1899
Pastel crayon on paper
Drawing

Narrow section of drapery, extending from upper left to lower right.
Port Cowes Castle
I. W., active 19th c., 1820–1830
Brush and gouache on sand, glued to paper, mounted
Picture

View of a small towered medieval castle, with a road before it. Inscribed below, in ink: "Drawn with Alum May sand -- Port Cowes castle / I. W." Ink framing line.
Tile
J. & J. G. Low Art Tile Works, 1877 – 1883, late 19th century
Glazed stoneware

Molded, square tile made of white clay, reverse bears impressed inscription set in a double-line frame: J. & J.G. Low, Patent art Tile Works, Chelsea Mass. U.S.A., copyright 1881 by J. & J.G. Low". Face is decorated with a simple rosette framed in a plain, narrow border; glazed a dark crackle green.
Micro-mosaic
, 1800–1825
Gold sheet and wire, glass mosaics
Pendant

A gold oval pendant outlined in blue with an inner image of Italian architecture. Pendant is part of a set.
Four of Hearts
E. Le Tellier, French, active late 19th century, late 19th century
Lithograph on paper
Playing card

Four of Hearts playing card from a pack of transformation playing cards. A scene of children playing in front of a domestic building. A boy at left in a cap flies a kite--his bottom and the kite take the form of red hearts. At right, a girl holding a racquet plays badminton; a red heart forms the skirt of her dress. At upper left, a female figure in a window surveys the children, a red heart forming the shape of her chest.
Falcon's hood
, early 17th century
Label: tooled leather, silk velvet embroidered with metallic yarns and metal beads, silk tassel

Brown tooled leather hood shaped to fit the head of a falcon. The sides are decorated with panels of rose red velvet embroidered with silver metallic yarns and faceted metal beads. At the top, a tassel of rose red silk is bound in silver metallic yarn. The edges are bound with green silk braid. With leather tabs for fastening.
Costume accessories (uncut)
, late 19th–early 20th century
silk Technique: plain and slit tapestry weave

Uncut pieces for costume accessories have a yellow ground with a lobed blue ring containing a dragon, clouds and waves in many shades of gray.
Details of Adams Building
Arnold William Brunner, American, 1857–1925, 1878
Graphite on beige paper
Drawing

Ten sketches of moulding, dentals, capitals.
Fragment
, 13th century
silk on linen Technique: embroidered

Fragment with three embroidered bands of stylized floral forms and red guard borders with multicolored center stripe.
Sidewall - sample
, 1906–08
Machine-printed on paper

Vertical beads and bands composed of abstract and geometric peacocks in green.
Citadel, from Wharf, Quebec
Arnold William Brunner, American, 1857–1925, 1881
Graphite on paper
Drawing

Sketch above, rock mound with building, steeples and wall.
Border fragment
, late 16th–early 17th century
linen Technique: bobbin lace, continuous braid-like

Border fragment of three rows of very small squares filled and connected by linear pattern.
Border
, 1850
Machine-printed paper

Bright red quatrefoils alternate with U-shaped design; above, abutting tulip forms having one pistil in their center. Red design on dark blue.
Scent flask
, early 19th century
Cut glass, silver

Flattened ovoid body cut on one side with panel of diamonds, on other with fluted patera, at top and bottom with fan fluting and middle of edges with fluting; threaded neck, glass stopper, silver cap.
Heart-Shaped Sweetmeat Dish
De Paauw (Peacock) Factory, Dutch, active 1651 - 1774, ca. 1705–40
Tin-glazed earthenware
Dish

Heart-shaped dish on short foot rim with slightly flaring sides; painted inunderglaze blue on white with birds and flowers in center, on sides with alternating panels of flowers and pseudo-Chinoiserie characters.
Adoration of the Magi
, 1500–50
Enamel-painted and fired on copper
Plaque

Scene depicted is "Adoration of the Magi." In foreground is seated the Virgin, dressed in sixteenth-century-style costume (dark blue, light blue, red, with gold decoration), holding nude child on lap. Child blesses bearded man kneeling, presenting box. Behind in center is Joseph(?)--or someone worthy of a crown--holding a covered goblet in one hand, other hand upraised. Servant-like figure on left in white with gold-trim costume, also holding covered object. On right is a bearded man in blue tunic standing in archway. Much use of translucent enamels and gold detailing. Colorful marble-like wall behind scene. No indication of a signature.
Illustrative of Trumbull's Autobiography
John Trumbull, American, 1756–1843, ca. 1841
Pen and black ink on paper
title page

Script style handwriting within a vertical rectangle on the page.
Sidewall
Robert Graves Co., New York, New York, 1900–1920
Machine-printed

Landscape vignettes visible through tree trunks and foliage, printed in shades of gray, red and blue-green.
Panel with Battle Scene
William Pitts, 1880
silver
panel

Elongated octagonal fragment, widest base, with horizontal scene in repousse having curved baseline and showing central helmeted figure with lance held diagonally above head attacking over fallen figures. On left, among fallen and battling warriors, a figure in trousers and tunic stands holding staff beside classically robed woman on horseback. On right, against background of round shield, heads and maces, helmeted man in short robe holds round shield and staff, while dancing woman with arms above head is preceded by naked child with horn and censer (?).
Sketchbook Page: Kenyon Van Kock - Van Dyck (Self-Portrait with Dog)
Kenyon Cox, American, 1856–1919, 1875
Graphite on paper
Sketchbook folio

Sketched self-portrait of the artist in the style of a Northern Renaissance portrait.  The figure appears in 17th-century costume, with a sword in his left hand, standing next to a dog.
Native American Man
Unger Brothers, Newark, New Jersey, 1872 – 1919, ca. 1904
Silver
Matchsafe

Oblong, with rounded corners, featuring depiction of Native American man in feathered head dress. Reverse features no decoration except for an elaborate incised monogram (RR ?). Lid (upper section of box) hinged on side. Striker recessed into bottom.
Border
, 1835–1860
Block-printed and flocked on machine-made paper

Narrow border, with very ornate strung bead and honeycomb lace design. Printed in grisaille and red flock on white ground. Passementerie or fancy gimp, printed three across.

H#43
Ship on Wind-blown Seas
William Trost Richards, American, 1833–1905, ca. 1900
Graphite on white wove paper, lined
Album page

Schooner on horizon (left of center) above choppy seas.
Fashion Plate no. 310 from L'Iris, Moniteur des Modes
Imprimerie Mariton, French, active mid-19th c., 1861
Hand-colored engraving on paper
Print

Fashion plate from L'Iris, Moniteur des Modes.
Sketchbook Page: Man with Beard in Profile
Kenyon Cox, American, 1856–1919, 1883
Graphite on paper
Sketchbook folio

Recto: Sketch of head of man with beard, shown in left profile. 
Verso: SKetch of seated man, enframed. Smudged, or transfer from opposite page.
Band
, late 17th–early 18th century
linen Technique: bobbin made continuous tape with bars added

A narrow band diagonally striped with a small floral serpentine alternating with wider bands of intertwining leaves.
Ceiling paper
, 1905–1915
Machine-printed paper, liquid mica

Large floral diaper pattern with fleuron interiors and flower motifs. Light beige ground. Printed in beige, tan and white.
Brooch and earrings
Eugene Fontenay, French, 1823 – 1887, ca. 1870
Gold

Suite of gold jewlert with a brooch and a pair of earrings, in a fitted box.
Sidewall - fragment
, 1840s
Block-printed

Quatrefoil pattern printed in blue and white on a beige ground.
Box in the shape of an egg
, early 18th century
Worked tortoiseshell inlaid with gold

Egg-shaped box with hinged lid; tortoiseshell with all-over decoration of scrolls, flower sprays, birds, and butterflies piqué, point, and posé in gold.