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Lafayette College, Easton and Delaware Bridge from Philipsburg i.e., P...

Drawing shows a bird's-eye view of Easton from the New Jersey side of the Delaware River with the covered bridge at center and Lafayette College on a hill in the background. Inscribed in pencil on lower right ... More

Coal break, Shamokin 1851 - Public domain scan / drawing

Drawing shows the scaffolding of a coal break system with conveyers and chutes for loading railroad cars for transport to larger coal breaking facilities. Inscribed in pencil on lower left: Coal break Shamokin... More

[2 humorous sketches of daily life in London: "Going to the pantomime"...

Illus. in: The Illustrated London News, 181853 Dec. 24, p. 580. Reference copy may be in LOT 4638. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: PI WORKS; Humor; Gt. Brig. ... More

Rough sketch of a paddlewheel steamboat on a wall of what was the libr...

Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Drawn in the early 1860s by a recuperating Civil War soldier, whether Union or Confederate is not certain, since several buildings in ... More

[Sketches of two officers] - Public domain drawing

Title devised. Inscribed within image, color indicators. Formerly Waud no. B-68. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.833) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

It's killing me but I like it - Public domain dedication image

No publication information, possibly a caricature. (DLC/PP-1936:0065). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

[Two sketches of tent interior] during American Civil War

Title devised. Inscribed with color indicators. Formerly Waud no. B-63. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.828) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

Winslow Homer - Campaign sketches. The coffee call / H.W. [i.e. W.H.]

Print shows Army of the Potomac soldiers waiting for coffee at a campfire in an encampment. Purchase; William Reese Company; 2013; (DLC/PP-2013:089.01).

[Dogs]. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1936:0044). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

Life on the plains preparing supper / / from sketches by Mr. James F. ...

Print shows, from a full page spread of scenes depicting life on the plains, a vignette of two women preparing a meal on a small, portable stove, with tents in the background. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 10... More

[Bearded man on horseback] - Public domain portrait print

Title devised by cataloger. Cf. CAI - Frost, no. 72 (A size). No publication information. (DLC/PP-1934:0009). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

Life sketches in the metropolis - our homeless poor - a midnight visit...

Two page spread showing police officer and civilian investigator arriving at crowded room in lodging house, New York City. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, March 9, 1872, p. 408-409.

William Tell -- will not surrender or bow to the old hat

Public domain photograph of 19th-century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Toby Tyler in hat and coat] - Public domain portrait drawing

Public domain photograph of 19th-century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A colonial fence in Alexandria - Public domain dedication image

"No. 16." No publication information. (DLC/PP-1932:0042). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

Dottie and Lottie. Heavens Dottie, how'd you lose your frock?

Preparatory sketches for "Dottie and Lottie." Gift; Mrs. Peter Grant; 1940; (DLC/PP-1940:008). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

[Frog reading to winged fairy or butterfly on toadstool]

Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. Gift; Mrs. Peter Grant; 1940; (DLC/PP-1940:008). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

Workmen laying the new railroad track on the night of September 5th / ...

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1881 Sept. 24, p. 56.

Oscar Wilde, the apostle of aestheticism. An aesthetic reception / fro...

Oscar Wilde at an "aesthetic reception". Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1882 Jan. 21, p. 381.

New York. Grand ovation to Governor Cleveland in the city of Buffalo, ...

Parade for Governor Cleveland on his visit to Buffalo, New York, crowd along street and fireworks. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1884 Oct. 11, p. 120.

[Man standing on fence calling to sailboat]

Title devised by cataloger. Sketch for Rudder Grange / Frank Stockton. New York : Charles Scribner's Sons, 1885. (DLC/PP-1933:0054). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

The Law vindicated, - four of the Chicago anarchists pay the penalty o...

Two scenes in the Cook County jail showing anarchist Parsons singing in his cell, and march of four Chicago anarchists to the scaffold before the moment of execution. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newsp... More

Massachusetts - incidents of the street-car troubles in South Boston a...

Also includes image of the schooner "Dauntless." Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v.64, 1887 March 5, p. 40.

Interviewing Newfoundland fishermen as to the presence of cruisers ins...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 31, 1887 Aug. 13, p. 576. Reference copy in LOT 4426-B.

Coxey's Army approaching Washington, April 30th / / Hencke ; Davis. G...

Three illustrations: "Coxey's Army" approaching Washington, with "Marshal" Carl Browne on his charger; "General" Coxey accompanied by reporters with bicycles; "General" Coxey escorted from the Capitol. Illus. i... More

[A corner of his studio] - Public domain portrait print

Public domain reproduction of portrait print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Profile of man in wig and tricorn hat by H.P

Title devised by cataloger. "To Emely, H.P." Attribution based on note in Cass Gilbert, Jr.'s hand on ADE 11 - Gilbert, no. 228 (A size). Drawn on verso of small card with "Mr. Lord" on it. mi / 860310. This ca... More

[Sketch by Michael Faraday, in his diary, of an electric generator]

Illus. in: Faraday's diary / printed and published for the first time, under the editorial supervision of Thomas Martin.... London : Bell, 1932, vol. 1. Published in: The tradition of technology : Landmarks of... More

On a reconnaissance Waiting for A Co. C.O. at Capt. Trescott's O.P.

Sketch showing a landscape in France. In album: World War II sketchbooks from the Victor A. Lundy Archive, v. 8, [p. 5] Victor A. Lundy Archive (Library of Congress).

Road cross - Drawing. Public domain image.

Sketch showing monument with Christian cross atop, probably in Manche, France. In album: World War II sketchbooks from the Victor A. Lundy Archive, v. 7, [p. 51] Victor A. Lundy Archive (Library of Congress).

View from my bunk - Drawing. Public domain image.

Sketch showing bunks in ship. In album: World War II sketchbooks from the Victor A. Lundy Archive, v. 5, [p. 3] Victor A. Lundy Archive (Library of Congress).

Theodore Rombo - Public domain portrait drawing

Sketch showing portrait of soldier. In album: World War II sketchbooks from the Victor A. Lundy Archive, v. 5, [p. 29] Victor A. Lundy Archive (Library of Congress).

5 minute break - Drawing. Public domain image.

Sketch showing soldiers resting in field while stationed at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. In album: World War II sketchbooks from the Victor A. Lundy Archive, v. 3, [p. 17] Victor A. Lundy Archive (Library of Congress).

Darky homes - Drawing. Public domain image.

Sketch showing houses and other structures at Darby Plantation drawn while stationed at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. In album: World War II sketchbooks from the Victor A. Lundy Archive, v. 2, [p. 31] Victor A... More

[Auditorium at Fort Jackson, South Carolina]

Sketch showing soldiers at a lecture while stationed at Fort Jackson, South Carolina.

Mike - Public domain dedication image

Sketch showing soldier sitting with rifle from above while stationed at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. In album: World War II sketchbooks from the Victor A. Lundy Archive, v. 2, [p. 5] Victor A. Lundy Archive (... More

House near Crasville - Public domain historic place drawing

Sketch showing wall and house near Crasville, Manche, France. Public domain scan of 18th century French drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Two soldiers looking out to sea]

Sketch showing soldiers from behind. In album: World War II sketchbooks from the Victor A. Lundy Archive, v. 5, [p. 9] Victor A. Lundy Archive (Library of Congress).

Joe, 10 minute break - Drawing. Public domain image.

Sketch showing a soldier resting while wearing his helmet while stationed at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. In album: World War II sketchbooks from the Victor A. Lundy Archive, v. 1, [p. 3] Victor A. Lundy Arch... More

Haystack - Drawing. Public domain image.

Sketch showing haystack drawn while stationed at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. In album: World War II sketchbooks from the Victor A. Lundy Archive, v. 2, [p. 37] Victor A. Lundy Archive (Library of Congress).

First aid - Drawing. Public domain image.

Sketch showing soldiers watching a first aid demonstration while stationed at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. In album: World War II sketchbooks from the Victor A. Lundy Archive, v. 1, [p. 17] Victor A. Lundy Ar... More

Milagros "Millie" Cueto, unidentified girl, and Elsa Mantilla examine ...

Forms part of a group of images documenting scenes at Elsa's Fashions, a dress shop at 368 21st Avenue, Paterson.

Aaron Copland - Appalachian spring [first rough sketches]

("Martha's Ballet" folder)

Sketches for Minotaur - Public domain music sheet scan

Sketches for a ballet in one act and two scenes. Holograph, in pencil. Title in red pencil on the last page. acquire 1 shelf copy [policy default] (selection decision)

Have you brought your money? growled the Abbot of Saint Mary's

Public domain scan of drawing related to architecture design, elements of decor, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Picryl description: Public domain image, drawing, American, 19th centu...

Picryl description: Public domain image, drawing, American, free to use, no copyright restrictions

Grandmother to the bride: the neglected branch of your education

No publication information. (DLC/PP-1936:0065). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

[Two sketches of a depot on the Charleston & Savannah Railroad]

Title devised. Inscribed above image: C&R. Inscribed upper right: flag staff. Formerly Waud no. B-17. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.782) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

[Two sketches of a depot on the Charleston & Savannah Railroad]

Picryl description: Public domain image, drawing, American, 19th centu...

Picryl description: Public domain image, drawing, American, free to use, no copyright restrictions

[Study for Peace and prosperity panel of mural titled Government, loca...

Gift; American Academy of Arts and Letters; 1955. Public domain photograph of 19th century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sketches of Lincoln perhaps by Morand.

Believed to have been sketched from life by the French artist, Pierre Morand. Cf. U. S. Library of Congress. Quarterly Journal of current acquisitions, v. 19, 1962, p. 148. Newspaper clipping attached on back o... More

[Sketches of figures in repose]. American Civil War 1861-1865.

Four figure studies and a sketch of feet. Title devised. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.365) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

Architectural drawing for the United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. ...

Competition drawing showing Capitol building, Senate room, conference room, and "Room of the Representants" as plan, with elevation sketch of east front on verso. UNIT title devised. Commonly identified as one ... More

Center Glatt, shopping mall, hotel, and high-rise offices, Glatt, near...

Title devised by cataloger. Attribution based on similarity of drawings to reference source. Planning and design done in cooperation with the stores Globus, Jelmoli, and Migros, with rentable area of ca. 90,000... More

Alice Barber Stephens - Sketches from cat life

No publication information. (DLC/PP-1932:0083). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

Sketchbook 5 [sketches for woodwind partita and string quartet, pencil...

Box 4, folder 5 In English. (language)

Jewish market. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Cf. CAI - Rogers, no. 82 (A size). Date from original backing (removed). Handwritten title on mat: The candle merchant. Later version published in "A Friday Night in the Jewish Quarter," Harper's weekly, 34:296... More

History of the Indian tribes of North America : with biographical sket...

Public domain image of a rural landscape, agriculture, farm animals, livestock, pasture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

[Man and woman dancing close] - Drawing. Public domain image.

Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. Gift; Mrs. Peter Grant; 1940; (DLC/PP-1940:008). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

Forty etchings, from sketches made with the camera lucida, in North Am...

Public domain illustrated book page scan, related to arts, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Ward McAllister. Book illustration from Library of Congress

No publication information. Sketches of man with dollar sign on verso; not on digital file. (DLC/PP-1936:0065). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

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

M.B. Brady and Frank Leslie's artists taking photographs and sketches ...

Gift; Belle Willard Roosevelt and Elizabeth Willard Herbert; 1954 Oct. 29.

[James Freed Sketchbook #8]

Sketchs showing James Ingo Freed's rendering of ideas for various projects, among them, the expansion of the exterior atrium entrance of the Los Angeles Convention Center.

[James Freed Sketchbook #8]

Sketchs showing James Ingo Freed's rendering of ideas for various projects, among them, the expansion of the exterior atrium entrance of the Los Angeles Convention Center.

[James Freed Sketchbook #8] - Public domain dedication image

Sketchs showing James Ingo Freed's rendering of ideas for various projects, among them, the expansion of the exterior atrium entrance of the Los Angeles Convention Center.

[James Freed Sketchbook #8] - Public domain dedication image

Sketchs showing James Ingo Freed's rendering of ideas for various projects, among them, the expansion of the exterior atrium entrance of the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Historical hand-atlas, illustrated, containing large scale copper plat...

Public domain history book page scan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Illustrated atlas of Shiawassee County, Michigan : compiled and publis...

Public domain scan of a page from geographical atlas, geography, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The journal of Latrobe. Being the notes and sketches of an architect, ...

Public domain history book page scan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sketches for Emblems - Public domain music sheet scan

[Elliott Carter]. (statement of responsibility) Holograph. For men's voices (TTBB) and piano. Words by Allen Tate. Gift of the composer, Dec 31, 1969. In pencil.

Cows grazing in lowlands near stream, houses in the background, on the...

Stamped on verso: From the file of James F. Queen artist, 1824-1889. (DLC/PP-1997:105) Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection at the Library of Congress. Forms part of: Documentary drawing filing series (L... More

[Man walking with arms away from body]

"Fande (?)" on item. Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1934:0123). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

[Two sketches of horse outside tent]

Title devised. Formerly Waud no. B-63. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.828) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

Sketches with Co. B, 8th Reg. Pennsylvania Ma. under the officers of t...

Drawing shows soldier guarding as men sleep in bedrolls on sidewalk.

[Six bust sketches: Benjamin Butler and others]

Title devised. See also Waud, no. 863a. Formerly Waud no. B-100a. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.864) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

Le ballon "Le Géant" aux environs de Nimbourg (accident du 19 octobre)...

Periodical illustration shows Felix Nadar's balloon, "Le Geant" over a rural area in its second and final flight in 1863. High winds force the balloon to the ground, dragging the basket dangerously close to an ... More

[Bearded man with pipe on horseback]

Title devised by cataloger. Cf. CAI - Frost, no. 73 (A size). No publication information. (DLC/PP-1934:0009). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

[Painters and fishermen in outdoor scenes]

Clockwise from left: two men under tree resting with easel in background, fisherman watching fish in air, two people by or in stream, man standing by gear, man fishing, man falling in water, two men resting aga... More

The Philadelphia election fraud / from sketches by Albert Berghaus.

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 35, 1872 Oct. 26, p. 97.

Dottie and Lottie. It was like this Nelly : Mazie and me and Dot all t...

Preparatory sketches for "Dottie and Lottie : in the street car." Gift; Mrs. Peter Grant; 1940; (DLC/PP-1940:008). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

[Harlequin, full-length, standing, looking back over right shoulder; i...

Gift; Mrs. Alfred Bendiner and the Alfred Bendiner Foundation; 1985; (DLC/PP-1985:318.220). Forms part of: Alfred Bendiner Memorial Collection (Library of Congress).

Dottie and Lottie. I've lost my job, Dottie, it was like this : I was ...

Preparatory sketches for "Dottie and Lottie." Gift; Mrs. Peter Grant; 1940; (DLC/PP-1940:008). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

A levee at night - electric light illumination. Sketches on the levee,...

Illustration showing the New Orleans riverfront at night, crowded with people and steamboats, and showing electric lighting. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 27, no. 1367 (1883 March 3), p. 133.

[Man confronted by barking dog tied to post]

[When spring unlocks the flowers to paint the laughing soil -- Heber]

Title from CAI - Green, no. 117 (D size), later version. Later version published as frontispiece in Harper's magazine, 136:617, 1918. (DLC/PP-1933:0185). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library... More

U.S. Capitol frescoes. Lexington, engraving, Library of Congress

Picryl description: Public domain image of a mural painting, architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Lightbrown sketches of houses. House on River Rd. III

Public domain photograph of living room, apartment, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

10 minutes from home - Drawing. Public domain image.

Sketch showing two soldiers standing at railing of ship in New York Harbor. In album: World War II sketchbooks from the Victor A. Lundy Archive, v. 4, [p. 17] Victor A. Lundy Archive (Library of Congress).

Rec. hall, intelligence school - Drawing. Public domain image.

Sketch showing building at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. In album: World War II sketchbooks from the Victor A. Lundy Archive, v. 3, [p. 27] Victor A. Lundy Archive (Library of Congress).

Waiting to move Night sketch. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Sketch showing silhouettes of trees in the moonlight drawn while stationed at Fort Jackson, South Carolina.

"Joe" - Drawing. Public domain image.

Sketch showing soldier leaning on railing. In album: World War II sketchbooks from the Victor A. Lundy Archive, v. 4, [p. 21] Victor A. Lundy Archive (Library of Congress).

The big boss, Sgt. Gardzina - Public domain portrait drawing

Sketch showing portrait of soldier wearing helmet and sunglasses stationed at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. In album: World War II sketchbooks from the Victor A. Lundy Archive, v. 1, [p. 25] Victor A. Lundy Ar... More

Church in Crasville - Drawing. Public domain image.

Sketch showing exterior of church in Crasville, Manche, France. In album: World War II sketchbooks from the Victor A. Lundy Archive, v. 7, [p. 17] Victor A. Lundy Archive (Library of Congress).

Aurora sketches design of gown. Paterson New Jersey

Forms part of a group of images documenting scenes at the dress shop on the second floor of Elsa's Wholesale & Retail on 21st Avenue, Paterson.

[Sketches related to the Wilderness Campaign]

Drawings include: no. 467a - Right of Gibbon, Birney awaiting order to advance; no. 467b - Gibbon in position, May 18, 1864; no. 467c - [Sketches of a military camp by a railroad] on verso. Title devised. Gift,... More

Picryl description: Public domain image, drawing, American, 19th centu...

Picryl description: Public domain image, drawing, American, free to use, no copyright restrictions

Letters from the West : containing sketches of scenery, manners, and c...

Picryl description: Public domain illustrated travel, exploration, and geography book page scan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

The recent panic - scene in the New York Stock Exchange on the morning...

Photograph shows ship, the "W.B. Flint" at a dock in the East River, New York City. Copyrighted 1889 by the Albertype Co., 58 & 60 Reade St., New York.

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