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Shading the gold - Public domain drawing

Drawing shows a schematic design for applying gold leaf, labeled "light" on one side and "thick" on the other. Unsigned, possibly by Kano, 1878. From the "Lacquer" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms ... More

[Religious figure, possibly Buddha, standing on a lotus, facing slight...

Unsigned, possibly by Kano, 1878. From the "Religion" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David Murray collection. Forms part of: Japanese prints and drawings (Library of Congress).

[Bow, arrows, and quiver, also arrowheads and armband]

Accompanying text appears outside image box. Inscribed in pencil on lower left corner of paper mount: Kano Sep. 1878. From the "Military arts" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David Murray... More

Awa - goma / Kanemori. - Public domain scenic drawing

Drawing shows two plants, a type of millet and a stalk showing sesame seeds and leaves. From the "Agriculture" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David Murray collection. Forms part of: Japa... More

[Oval shaped design drawing of seal or other mark for commercial enter...

Inscribed in pencil on lower left corner of paper mount: Kano Dec. 1878. From "Trade & commerce; coins, etc." series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David Murray collection. Forms part of: Japan... More

[Palanquin or litter] - Public domain drawing

Drawing shows a traditional enclosed, box-like palanquin or litter, mounted on two supports. Includes Japanese text on the right. Inscribed in pencil on lower left corner of paper mount: Kano Nov. 1878. From "... More

[Design drawings for rectangular seals or stamps]

Inscribed in pencil beneath each sheet on paper mount: Kano Dec. 1878. From "Trade & commerce; coins, etc." series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David Murray collection. Forms part of: Japanes... More

Water wheel - Public domain scenic drawing

Drawing shows a 19th century Japanese farm worker pedaling a human-powered waterwheel. Inscribed in pencil on lower left corner of paper mount: Kano Oct. 1878. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: Dav... More

His word of honor / C. D. Gibson.

Drawing shows German soldier making a promise on bended knee to a female symbol of Civilization as a female symbol of Belgium grieves in a graveyard. Title from Life magazine. Illus. in: Life, 1917 January 18, ... More

[Thimble theatre]. Dad - just look at your feet - you track in all the...

Comic strip shows Olive Oyl castigating her father, Cole Oyl, for coming home with muddy feat. When her beau, Ham Gravy, comes to ask Olive's father for her hand in marriage, the result is the sound of blows. ... More

The iceman cometh Valtman '80 - Drawing. Public domain image.

Editorial cartoon shows President Carter watching in dismay as Senator Teddy Kennedy approaches carrying two large blocks of ice labeled "Blame for Cold War" and "Wage-Price Freeze." In January 1980, Kennedy, ... More

Sorry, sorry ... - Drawing. Public domain image.

Forms part of: Exit Art Gallery Reactions Collection: A Global Response to the 9/11 Attacks.

Constitution and Java, 2nd view, engraving, Library of Congress

Drawing shows the British frigate HMS Java, commanded by Captain Lambert after it lost in the clash with the USS Constitution, commanded by Commodore William Bainbridge, off the coast of Salvador, Brazil. (DLC... More

Camp of 36th Pennsylvania Infantry during American Civil War

Cartoon shows Uncle Sam as a well-dressed stalwart figure wearing striped pants and a waistcoat covered with stars, carrying a tall hat. Behind him stands another Uncle Sam, but this one is emaciated, shabby, ... More

Here lie "the facts" / W.A. Rogers.

Uncle Sam standing behind bodies of children, killed on the Lusitania, covered with U.S. flag. He faces William II, emperor of Germany and king of Prussia. (DLC/PP-1932:0042). Forms part of: Cabinet of American... More

[Study for "Entry into the forest" mural, Hispanic Division, Library o...

Drawing shows several men, one drinking from a stream, in a forest with a small deer. Gift; Cândido Portinari; 1942 April 6. Exhibited: American Treasures of the Library of Congress.

[Four churches. Sections] - Public domain architectural drawing

Inscriptions below three of the drawings read: "Federal Street" "Octagon, Summer Street" "1st Church, Providence". In: The Bulfinch sketchbook. Drawing has not been definitively attributed to Bulfinch, but has... More

The trombone players climb the steep belfry stair to blow stately chor...

(DLC/PP-1934:0109). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Christmas in a Town of Festivals" by William Armstrong, Delineator, 89:5 (Dec. 1916). BAR updated record... More

William Berryman - Digging corn holes. La Duchesse [woman seated in wi...

Drawing shows two women digging corn holes with hoes, and a woman wearing a head scarf seated in a window. Title from finding aid. Exhibited: Art and Emancipation in Jamaica: Isaac Mendes Belisario and his worl... More

The admiration of the furloughmen

Satirical drawing showing a dandy being admired by a group of cadets. Changes in composition include figures moved or crossed out. Drawn while Whistler was a cadet at West Point. Possibly from the Alexander Web... More

William Berryman - Fishpot of split bamboo, in foreground at Brailsfor...

In foreground, woman with fish in a bowl; in background various sketches. Exhibited: Art and Emancipation in Jamaica: Isaac Mendes Belisario and his worlds, Yale Center for British Art, New Haven, CT and Britis... More

The ant / O. Herford. - Public domain book illustration

Gift; Mrs. Peter Grant; 1940; (DLC/PP-1940:008). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: A child's primer of natural history / Oliver Herford. New York : Charles Scr... More

A resolve. Cousin Kate--now that you are well off, Charles, you mustn'...

(DLC/PP-1935:0140). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Life, 43:609 (June 23, 1904). BAR updated record 1989-1994.

[Theatre Royal, New Street, Birmingham, England. Elevation rendering]

Inscription on recto: "Theatre at Birmingham by Mr. Wyat [sic] arch't". In: The Bulfinch sketchbook. Drawing has not been definitively attributed to Bulfinch, but has sometimes been credited to him. Reference ... More

[Theatre Royal, New Street, Birmingham, England. Elevation rendering]

Inscription on recto: "Theatre at Birmingham by Mr. Wyat [sic] arch't". In: The Bulfinch sketchbook. Drawing has not been definitively attributed to Bulfinch, but has sometimes been credited to him. Reference ... More

[Gilbert Stuart, self-portrait, half-length, right profile, holding pe...

Attributed to Gilbert Stuart. Inscribed on framing material: Portrait of Gilbert Stuart drawn 1783 by himself and given to Thomas Sully about 1817 - from Sully to R. Lambdin 1857. Original frame and framing ma... More

[Girard College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Plan and elevation]

In: The Bulfinch sketchbook. Drawing has not been definitively attributed to Bulfinch, but has sometimes been credited to him. Reference print (copy photo) also available in LOT 4249 (R).

Studies in expression. While an old gentleman listens to some of his ...

(DLC/PP-1935:0140). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Life, 42:250-251 (Sept. 10, 1903). BAR updated record 1989-1994.

History of Mons. Lajaunisse or the pic nic / J.B. Sparke.

Drawings depict the experiences of Mr. Lajaunisse just prior to and following the receipt of an invitation to a picnic from his friend L'Embêtant. Gift; J. Arthur Wood, Jr.; 2003; (DLC/PP-2003:120). Several pa... More

History of Mons. Lajaunisse or the pic nic / J.B. Sparke.

Drawings depict the experiences of Mr. Lajaunisse just prior to and following the receipt of an invitation to a picnic from his friend L'Embêtant. Gift; J. Arthur Wood, Jr.; 2003; (DLC/PP-2003:120). Several pa... More

History of Mons. Lajaunisse or the pic nic / J.B. Sparke.

Drawings depict the experiences of Mr. Lajaunisse just prior to and following the receipt of an invitation to a picnic from his friend L'Embêtant. Gift; J. Arthur Wood, Jr.; 2003; (DLC/PP-2003:120). Several pa... More

History of Mons. Lajaunisse or the pic nic / J.B. Sparke.

Drawings depict the experiences of Mr. Lajaunisse just prior to and following the receipt of an invitation to a picnic from his friend L'Embêtant. Gift; J. Arthur Wood, Jr.; 2003; (DLC/PP-2003:120). Several pa... More

History of Mons. Lajaunisse or the pic nic / J.B. Sparke.

Drawings depict the experiences of Mr. Lajaunisse just prior to and following the receipt of an invitation to a picnic from his friend L'Embêtant. Gift; J. Arthur Wood, Jr.; 2003; (DLC/PP-2003:120). Several pa... More

History of Mons. Lajaunisse or the pic nic / J.B. Sparke.

Drawings depict the experiences of Mr. Lajaunisse just prior to and following the receipt of an invitation to a picnic from his friend L'Embêtant. Gift; J. Arthur Wood, Jr.; 2003; (DLC/PP-2003:120). Several pa... More

William Berryman - Water hole, Dry River

Drawing shows women with wash tubs, probably doing laundry. Unpublished finding aid, Drawings of Jamaica by William Berryman, available in LC Prints & Photographs Reading Room.

[Closet with tower, roof] - Public domain dedication image

In album: "Principles of Perspective". Album not signed; attribution based on inscription inside cover "Indentified as belonging to Charles Bulfinch, & in his handwriting. Ellen L. Bulfinch, Nov. 13, 1894." Fro... More

General rules from Kirby's perspective of architecture

In album: "Principles of Perspective". Album not signed; attribution based on inscription inside cover "Indentified as belonging to Charles Bulfinch, & in his handwriting. Ellen L. Bulfinch, Nov. 13, 1894." Fro... More

Exterior view of a church R.K. Eastman

Signed in ink on lower right: R.K. Eastman. (DLC/PP-2000:095) Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection at the Library of Congress. Forms part of: Documentary drawing filing series (Library of Congress).

Trip to Epsom - Public domain monumental decor engraving

Drawing shows crowds of people on horseback or in wagons and one stagecoach full of passengers in front of the classic screen at Hyde Park, London. Inscribed in black ink at bottom: Engraved. No. 11:1. Similar... More

[Two long-necked creatures accosting a noodle shop customer]

Ukiyo-e drawing illustration showing Rokurokubi and Mikoshi-nyūdō, demons from Japanese folklore, frightening noodle shop customers to illustrate the proverb that "resistance is futile." Illus. in: Kyōsai hansh... More

Le ballon captif! / Wogel. - Public domain image related to music prfo...

Drawing shows a captive balloon designed by Henri Giffard and exhibited in 1867, displayed in a city plaza, with two men conversing in foreground and a uniformed guard. (Source: A.G. Renstrom, LC staff, 1981-82... More

Utsubo sô - May - Public domain illustration drawing

Drawing shows stalk with purple blossom and leaves of a plant identified as a Common Asian Selfheal (Prunella vulgaris asiatica), commonly known as utsugo gusa. Japanese text appears in upper right corner. Fro... More

Ukon so - September - Public domain illustration drawing

Drawing shows stalk with yellow blossom and leaves of a plant identified as a Ukon so. Japanese text appears in upper left corner. From "Flowers" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David Mur... More

Tachi aoi - May - Public domain decorative drawing

Drawing shows stalk with white blossom and leaves of a plant identified as a trillium, commonly known as tachi aoi, though this drawing does not resemble that plant (See: Wild Flowers of Japan : A field guide /... More

[Decanter or narrow-necked bottle] Japan

Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl Description.

[Design drawings for circular coins with square hole in center]

Picryl description: Public domain photo of Japanese painting, free to use art, no copyright restrictions image.

[Circular designs, maple leaves in a bubble and a person blowing bubbl...

Inscribed in pencil on lower left corner of paper mount: Kato Dec. 1878. Fig. 9. Insert anywhere. From the "Lacquer" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David Murray collection. Forms part of... More

Sifting with gold powder, fig. 6

Drawing shows a hand holding a tube, possibly made of bamboo, for sifting gold powder.

Fishing with the sail net - Public domain drawing

Drawing shows a man in a boat pulling on a net connected to two crossing supports; two boats in the background. Inscribed lower right with Japanese text and chop. Inscribed in pencil on lower left corner of pa... More

Mortar - Public domain drawing

Drawing shows a stone(?) wheel pestle on a spool in a tray; mortar and pestle. Inscribed in pencil on lower left corner of paper mount: Kano Nov. 1878. From the "Medicine" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909... More

[Three letter openers or knives]

Inscribed in pencil on lower left corner of paper mount: Kano Dec. 1878. From the "Metal work" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David Murray collection. Forms part of: Japanese prints and ... More

[Crossbow with projectile and swords with scabbards]

Accompanying text appears outside of the image box. Inscribed in pencil on lower left corner of paper mount: Kano Sept. 1878. From the "Military arts" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: Davi... More

Top of imp. carriage, bronze, by ancient

Drawing showing an ornamental bronze design of a phoenix figure with human head and arms, for the top of the imperial carriage. Japanese text appears on the right, outside the image box. Unsigned, possibly by ... More

[An old man, possibly a monk or scholar, seated a low table writing on...

Unsigned, possibly by Kano, 1878. From the "Education" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David Murray collection. Forms part of: Japanese prints and drawings (Library of Congress).

Magatama[?], curved gems - kudatama, straight gems, worn by high off.

Drawing shows two long sets of gems suspended from cords, worn by high government officials. Japanese text appears on the right, outside the image box. Unsigned, possibly by Kano 1878. From the "Social life" s... More

Night lamp & hand lamp - Public domain drawing

Drawing shows a large upright lamp and a small lamp. Inscribed in pencil on lower left corner of paper mount: Kano Nov. 1878. From the "Social life" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David ... More

Ornamental lantern post for garden

Drawing shows stone lantern with tall bush (possibly nandina) and small stones in garden setting.

Carpenter's chisels - Public domain drawing

Drawing shows eight types of wood chisels. Inscribed in pencil on lower left corner of paper mount: Kano Nov. 1878. From the "Construction" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David Murray co... More

[Warrior, full-length, facing left, with bow drawn, about to shoot an ...

With accompanying text to the left of the image. Inscribed in pencil on lower left corner of paper mount: Kano Sep. 1878. From the "Military arts" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David Mu... More

James McNeill Whistler - [Butterfly]

On front: pen and dark brown ink sketch of Whistler's standing butterfly, with wings raised, tail above head ending in a squiggle and arrow, with small letter c. On back: pen and purple ink sketch of Whistler's... More

[Freedom of the press] / Art Young.

Illustration shows a male newspaper owner and editor dressed as a female prostitute called "The Madam," taking money from a man labelled "Big Advertisers" as staff sit under a sign with the message "Obey the Madam."

Dream of a rarebit fiend. "I always like to sit in the corner of a car...

Eight-panel comic strip shows a man seated in the corner of a streetcar to avoid being crowded. In subsequent panels he is joined by three fat people and the car gradually tips over. He awakes in the last pan... More

Panta=loons Jessie Gillespie. - Public domain drawing

Drawing shows women and clown wearing pantaloons in eight vignettes. Notation on recto: The comedy of clothes. Printed version of illustration taped to verso. Purchase; Illustration House, Inc.; 2010; (DLC/PP-... More

[Meeting house (Hollis Street, Boston, Massachusetts.). Plan and persp...

Architectural drawings for Hollis Street Church showing the floor plan and east view as perspective projection. Inscription on page eight of Bulfinch Sketch Book: "Ground plat & East view of the Meeting house i... More

Bless you my child / O. Herford.

Cartoon showing Uncle Sam holding up ball "prohibition" attached to chain, which is attached to demure young woman on "the Island of Yap." Gift; Mrs. Peter Grant; 1940; (DLC/PP-1940:008). Forms part of: Cabinet... More

[U.S. Capitol and Pennsylvania Avenue before 1814]

This modest drawing by an unknown hand depicts the west front of an incomplete U. S. Capitol as it appeared between 1811 and its burning by the British in August 1814. A low temporary structure is shown connec... More

Inigo Jones' Division. Rious' Division

Comparative elevations showing relative proportions of stories of buildings designed by Inigo Jones and Riou. Drawing has not been definitively attributed to Bulfinch, but has sometimes been credited to him. I... More

[Maison tournante aérienne] / A. Robida.

Drawing shows a dwelling structure elevated above rooftops and designed to revolve and adjust in various directions. An occupant points to an airship with a fish-shaped bag in the sky lower right. One of the ar... More

[Perspective representations with a spectator viewing an object parall...

In album: "Principles of Perspective". Album not signed; attribution based on inscription inside cover "Identified as belonging to Charles Bulfinch, & in his handwriting. Ellen L. Bulfinch, Nov. 13, 1894." From... More

[Brownies as tourists from different countries at Rock of Gibraltar] /...

Title devised by cataloger. (DLC/PP-1933:0205). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: The Brownies around the world : in Spain / Palmer Cox. New York : Century Co.... More

Studies in expression. Showing a newly engaged couple at a large dinn...

(DLC/PP-1935:0140). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Life, 43:434-435 (May 5, 1904). BAR updated record 1989-1994.

[Geometrical diagrams relating to perspective methods by various autho...

Four diagrams showing Miller, Kirby, Priestley, and Jesuit & French methods of perspective; sketch of interior to left. Note at center: "Artist's repository". Perspective sketch of structure with pedimented win... More

William Berryman - Driver, cold morning

Rear view of driver standing, full length, Jamaica. Exhibited: Art and Emancipation in Jamaica: Isaac Mendes Belisario and his worlds, Yale Center for British Art, New Haven, CT and British Empire and Commonwea... More

William Berryman - Fishpot of split bamboo, in foreground at Brailsfor...

In foreground, woman with fish in a bowl; in background various sketches. Exhibited: Art and Emancipation in Jamaica: Isaac Mendes Belisario and his worlds, Yale Center for British Art, New Haven, CT and Britis... More

[The serenade] / John Wolcott Adams.

Drawing's upper part shows five carolers singing outside a house; lower portion of drawing depicts two small children in snow with sled. Title devised by cataloger. (DLC/PP-1934:0109). Forms part of: Cabinet of... More

[McFadden's Row of flats inauguration of the football season in McFadd...

Cartoon shows the Yellow Kid, holding a football, charging through a group of players leaving bodies flying in all directions. The Kid's pet goat Plato and a biting dog add to the melee. The Kid's girl friend... More

[Two birds perched on grapevines]

Gift; Crosby Stuart Noyes; 1906. Forms part of: Crosby Stuart Noyes collection (Library of Congress). Forms part of: Japanese prints and drawings (Library of Congress).

History of Mons. Lajaunisse or the pic nic / J.B. Sparke.

Drawings depict the experiences of Mr. Lajaunisse just prior to and following the receipt of an invitation to a picnic from his friend L'Embêtant. Gift; J. Arthur Wood, Jr.; 2003; (DLC/PP-2003:120). Several pa... More

History of Mons. Lajaunisse or the pic nic / J.B. Sparke.

Drawings depict the experiences of Mr. Lajaunisse just prior to and following the receipt of an invitation to a picnic from his friend L'Embêtant. Gift; J. Arthur Wood, Jr.; 2003; (DLC/PP-2003:120). Several pa... More

History of Mons. Lajaunisse or the pic nic / J.B. Sparke.

Drawings depict the experiences of Mr. Lajaunisse just prior to and following the receipt of an invitation to a picnic from his friend L'Embêtant. Gift; J. Arthur Wood, Jr.; 2003; (DLC/PP-2003:120). Several pa... More

History of Mons. Lajaunisse or the pic nic / J.B. Sparke.

Drawings depict the experiences of Mr. Lajaunisse just prior to and following the receipt of an invitation to a picnic from his friend L'Embêtant. Gift; J. Arthur Wood, Jr.; 2003; (DLC/PP-2003:120). Several pa... More

History of Mons. Lajaunisse or the pic nic / J.B. Sparke.

Drawings depict the experiences of Mr. Lajaunisse just prior to and following the receipt of an invitation to a picnic from his friend L'Embêtant. Gift; J. Arthur Wood, Jr.; 2003; (DLC/PP-2003:120). Several pa... More

History of Mons. Lajaunisse or the pic nic / J.B. Sparke.

Drawings depict the experiences of Mr. Lajaunisse just prior to and following the receipt of an invitation to a picnic from his friend L'Embêtant. Gift; J. Arthur Wood, Jr.; 2003; (DLC/PP-2003:120). Several pa... More

History of Mons. Lajaunisse or the pic nic / J.B. Sparke.

Drawings depict the experiences of Mr. Lajaunisse just prior to and following the receipt of an invitation to a picnic from his friend L'Embêtant. Gift; J. Arthur Wood, Jr.; 2003; (DLC/PP-2003:120). Several pa... More

Flower drawing - [Iris?] - Public domain illustration drawing

Gift; Crosby Stuart Noyes; 1906. Forms part of: Crosby Stuart Noyes collection (Library of Congress). Forms part of: Japanese prints and drawings (Library of Congress).

[Kyōgen play with three characters, one wearing a large hat and a disk...

Signature or inscription in upper right corner. Gift; Crosby Stuart Noyes; 1906. Forms part of: Crosby Stuart Noyes collection (Library of Congress). Forms part of: Japanese prints and drawings (Library of Congress).

William Berryman - At Sunbury - Public domain scenic drawing

Drawing shows a mule being led by a man. Unpublished finding aid, Drawings of Jamaica by William Berryman, available in LC Prints & Photographs Reading Room.

William Berryman - At Lindos gate, looking to Kingston

Unpublished finding aid, Drawings of Jamaica by William Berryman, available in LC Prints & Photographs Reading Room.

The introduction of the mules, adds much to the scenery

Drawing shows laden mules in a tropical village landscape. Unpublished finding aid, Drawings of Jamaica by William Berryman, available in LC Prints & Photographs Reading Room.

Plateforme aérienne cerf-volant libre dirigeable, système Vaussin-Char...

Scaled design drawing shows a system for navigating an airship using propellers. Includes plans of dirigible platform body and complete platform assembly, and identification key. Tissandier collection.

Hana-strobel[?] acornus calamus, sweet flag / Megata Morikaga.

From "Flowers" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David Murray collection. Forms part of: Japanese prints and drawings (Library of Congress).

Gayo matsu pine - Public domain scenic drawing

Drawing shows a branch of the gayo matsu pine with pinecone and needles. From "Flowers" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David Murray collection. Forms part of: Japanese prints and drawing... More

[Blue blossoms on stalk with leaves]

Drawing shows stalk with blue blossoms and leaves of a plant that looks similar to the Common Asian Selfheal (Prunella vulgaris asiatica), commonly known as utsugo gusa. Japanese text appears in upper right co... More

Interior view of St. Michaeles - 5 + Appletree Alley

Drawing shows an interior view from an elevated vantage point of St. Michael's Church located on the corner of 5th Street and Appletree Alley, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with pews, pulpit, and upper level seat... More

Lieut. Commander S. L. Phelps - Public domain portrait engraving

Photograph shows reproduction of ink drawing by Carl Joseph Becker of naval officer, politician, and diplomat Seth Ledyard Phelps. No. 5597. On board with portrait of Lieutenant Commander George H. Perkins.

Knife for cutting the gold leaf into squares

Unsigned, possibly by Kano, 1878. From the "Lacquer" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms part of: David Murray collection. Forms part of: Japanese prints and drawings (Library of Congress).

Carpenters at work - Public domain drawing

Drawing shows carpenters using a hand plane, adz, and a chalk line. Inscribed in pencil on lower left corner of paper mount: Kano Dec. '78. From the "Construction" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms ... More

[Spider and leaf on a spiderweb]

Picryl description: Public domain photo of Japanese painting, free to use art, no copyright restrictions image.

Fanning mill - Public domain drawing

Drawing shows two people operating a fanning mill to winnow grain. Inscribed in pencil on lower left corner of paper mount: Kano Oct. 1878. From the "Agriculture" series. Gift; Mrs. David Murray; 1909. Forms p... More

[A Japanese woman sitting at a large loom, weaving]

Picryl description: Public domain photo of Japanese painting, free to use art, no copyright restrictions image.

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