Slide Set 1
Masters of Italian and Spanish Painting 1500-1800
35 slides
1. Portrait of a Young Man Writing. Allori, Alessandro (Italian [Florentine], 1535-1607). Oil on panel. Original panel: 64.0 x 48.5 cm (25 1/4 x 19 1/8 in.); extended panel: 66.0 x 49.8 cm (26 x 19 5/8 in.) Bequest of George Nixon Black. MFA: 29.786
2. Herodias with the Head of Saint John the Baptist. Francesco del Cairo (Italian, 1598-1674). Oil on canvas: 119.3 x 95.0 cm (47 x 37 3/8 in.) William Sturgis Bigelow Collection. MFA: 26.772
3. Bacino di San Marco, Venice. Giovanni Antonio Canal (called Canaletto) (Italian, 1697-1768). Oil on canvas: 124.5 x 204.5 cm (49 x 80 1/2 in.) Abbot Lawrence Fund, Seth K. Sweetser Fund, and Charles Edward French Fund. MFA: 39.290
4. Same as above. Detail: buildings in the background left
5. Poppies in a Wine Flask, first quarter of 17th century. Italian Anonymous. Oil on canvas. 65.0 x 56.5 cm. (25 5/8 x 22 1/4 in.) Charles Potter Kling Fund. MFA: 50.651
6. Portrait of a Woman Wearing a Laurel Wreath. Rosalba Carriera (Italian, 1675-1757). Pastel on paper. 83.5 x 50.8 cm (24 x 20 in.) Gift of Mrs. Albert J. Beveridge. MFA: 53.943
7. Woman Playing a Lute. Giuseppe Maria Crespi (Italian, 1665-1747). Oil on canvas. 121.3 x 153.0 cm (47 3/4 x 60 1/4 in.) Charles Potter Kling Fund. MFA: 69.958
8. Fray Hortensio Félix Paravicino. El Greco (Domenicos Theotocopoulus) (Greek, worked in Spain, 1541-1614). Oil on canvas. 112.0 x 86.1 cm (44 1/8 x 33 7/8 in.) Isaac Sweetser Fund. MFA: 04.234
9. Procession of Gondolas in the Bacino di San Marco. Francesco Guardi (Italian, 1712-1793). Oil on canvas. 98.0 x 138.0 cm (38 5/8 x 54 3/8 in.) Picture Fund. MFA: 11.1451
10. Semiramis Receiving Word of the Revolt of Babylon. Il Guercino (Gianfresco Barbieri) (Italian, 1591-1666). Oil on canvas. 112.5 x 154.5 cm (44 1/4 x 60 7/8 in.) Picture Fund. MFA: 48.1028
11. Still Life with Sweetmeats, 17th century. Spanish Anonymous. Oil on canvas. 39.7 x 72.2 cm (15 5/8 x 28 3/8 in.) M. Theresa B. Hopkins Fund. MFA: 62.172
12. Virgin and Child with Saints Jerome and Anthony. Lorenzo Lotto (Italian, about 1480-1556). Oil on canvas. 94.3 x 77.8 cm (37 1/8 x 30 5/8 in.) Charles Potter Kling Fund. MFA: 60.154
13. Still Life with Bread, Ham, Cheese, and Vegetables. Luis Meléndez (Spanish, 1716-1780). Oil on canvas. 62.0 x 85.2 cm (24 3/8 x 33 1/2 in.) Margaret Curry Wyman Fund. MFA: 39.40
14. Still Life with Melon and Pears. Luis Meléndez (Spanish, 1716-1780). Oil on canvas. 63.8 x 85.0 cm (25 1/8 x 33 1/2 in.) Margaret Curry Wyman Fund. MFA: 39.41
15. Fruit and a Vase of Flowers on a Ledge, second half of 17th century. Italian Anonymous. Oil on canvas. 53.6 x 78.2 cm (21 1/8 x 30 3/4 in.) Ernest Wadsworth Longfellow Fund. MFA: 39.42
16. Picture Gallery with Views of Modern Rome, 1757. Giovanni Paolo Pannini (Italian, 1691/2-1765). Oil on canvas. 170.0 x 244.5 cm (67 x 96 1/4 in.) Charles Potter Kling Fund. MFA: 1975.805
17. Peasant Girl Catching a Flea. Giovanni Battista Piazzetta (Italian, 1683-1754). Oil on canvas. 74.5 x 96.4 cm (29 3/8 x 38 in.) Ernest Wadsworth Longfellow Fund. MFA: 46.461
18. Peasant Boy at a Market. Giovanni Battista Piazzetta (Italian, 1683-1754). Oil on canvas. 74.3 x 96.5 cm (29 1/4 x 38 in.) Ernest Wadsworth Longfellow Fund. MFA: 46.462
19. Saint Onophrius. Jusepe de Ribera (Spanish, 1591-1652). Oil on canvas. 129.7 x 101.2 cm (51 x 39 7/8 in.) Gift of Frank Gair Macomber. MFA: 36.891
20. Phineas and the Sons of Boreas. Sebastiano Ricci (Italian, 1659-1734). Oil on canvas. 83.2 x 100.3 cm (32 3/4 x 39 1/2 in.) Charles Potter Kling Fund. MFA: 1980.275
21. Saint Stephen Mourned by Saints Gamaliel and Nicodemus. Follower of Carlo Saraceni (Italian, about 1579-1620). Oil on canvas. 113.1 x 155.3 cm (44 1/2 x 61 1/8 in.) M. Theresa B. Hopkins Fund and Charles Potter Kling Fund. MFA: 1978.160
22. Saint Sebastian Tended by Saint Irene and Her Maid. Bernard Strozzi (Italian, 1581-1644). Oil on canvas. 166.7 x 118.6 cm (65 5/8 x 46 3/4 in.) Charles Potter Kling Fund and Francis Welch Fund. MFA: 1972.83
23. Apotheosis of Aeneas. Giovanni Battista Tiepolo (Italian, 1696-1770). Oil on canvas. 67.3 x 51.0 cm (26 1/2 x 20 1/8 in.) Gift of Edward Jackson Holmes. MFA: 27.861
24. Same as above. Detail: Venus
25. Same as above. Detail: the forge of Vulcan
26. Time Unveiling Truth. Giovanni Battista Tiepolo (Italian, 1696-1770). Oil on canvas. 231.0 x 167.0 cm (91 x 65 3/4 in.) Charles Potter Kling Fund. MFA: 61.1200
27. Portrait of a Young Man, 1580-5. Tintoretto (Domencio Robusti) (Italian, 1518-1594). Oil on canvas. 64.5 x 55.3 cm (25 3/8 x 21 3/4 in.) Gift of Mrs. W. Scott Fitz and Robert Treat Paine, II. MFA: 27.862
28. The Nativity with Saint Anne and Scenes of the Journey of the Magi and the Announcement to the Shepherds. Tintoretto (Domencio Robusti) (Italian, 1518-1594). Oil on canvas. 155.5 x 358.3 cm (61 1/4 x 141 in.) Gift of Quincy A. Shaw. MFA: 46.1430
29. Saint Catherine of Alexandria at Prayer. Titian (Tiziano Vecelli) (Italian, 1488/9-1576). Oil on canvas. 119.2 x 100.0 cm (46 7/8 x 39 3/8 in.) 1948 Fund and Otis Norcross Fund. MFA: 48.499
30. Same as above. Detail: base of cross
31. Portrait of a Man Holding a Book. Titian (Tiziano Vecelli) (Italian, 1488/89-1576). Oil on canvas. 97.8 x 77.3 cm (38 1/2 x 30 3/8 in.) Charles Potter Kling Fund. MFA: 43.83
32. Don Baltasar Carlos with a Dwarf. Diego Rodriguez de Silva y Velasquez (Spanish, 1599-1660). Oil on canvas. 128.1 x 102.0 cm (50 3/8 x 40 1/8 in.) Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 01.104
33. Luis de Gongora y Argote. Diego Rodriguez de Silva y Velasquez (Spanish, 1599-1660). Oil on canvas. 50.3 x 40.5 cm (19 3/4 x 16 in.) Maria Antoinette Evans Fund. MFA: 32.79
34. The Dead Christ Supported by Angels. Paolo Veronese (Italian, 1528-1588). Oil on canvas. 98.1 x 71.6 cm (38 5/8 x 28 1/8 in.) Maria Antoinette Evans Fund. MFA: 30.773
35. Saint Francis. Francisco de Zurbaran (Spanish, 1598-1664). Oil on canvas. 207.0 x 106.7 cm (81 1/2 x 42 in.) Herbert James Pratt Fund. MFA: 38.1617
Slide Set 2
Renaissance and Baroque Painting of Northern Europe
60 slides
1. Skating on a Frozen Pond. Barent Avercamp (Dutch, 1612/13-1679). Oil on panel. 33.8 x 45.0 cm (13 1/4 x 17 3/4 in.) Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Taft. MFA: 60.982
2. The Procuress. Dirck van Baburen (Dutch, 1590/95-1624). Oil on canvas. 101.5 x 107.6 cm (40 x 42 3/8 in.) M. Theresa B. Hopkins Fund. MFA: 50.2721
3. Judah and Tamar. Ferdinand Bol (Dutch, 1616-1680). Oil on canvas. 123.2 x 172.4 cm (48 1/2 x 67 7/8 in.) Robert Dawson Evans Collection. MFA: 17.3268
4. Ecce Homo. Hieronymous Bosch and Workshop (Flemish, ca.1480-1516). Oil on panel. Design: 73.0 x 57.2 cm (28 3/4 x 22 1/2 in.) William K. Richardson Fund, William Francis Warden Fund and Juliana Cheney Edwards Collection. MFA: 53.2027
5. Same as above. Detail: central panel
6. Same as above. Detail: left panel
7. Same as above. Detail: right panel
8. Bandits Leading Prisoners. Jan Both (Dutch, about 1618-1652). Oil on canvas. 165.5 x 217.5 cm (65 1/8 x 85 5/8 in.) Seth K. Sweetser Fund. MFA: 34.239
9. Peasants Carousing in a Tavern. Adriaen Brouwer (Dutch, 1605/06-1638). Oil on panel. 33.3 x 49.2 cm (13 1/8 x 19 3/8 in.) Ernest Wadsworth Longfellow Fund. MFA: 56.1185
10. Same as above. Detail: scene at left
11. Johann von Aich. Barthel Bruyn, the Elder (German, 1493-1555). Oil on panel. Panel: 42.0 x 32.9 cm (16 1/2 x 13 in.) Design: 33.5 x 24.2 cm (13 1/8 x 9 1/2 in.) Ernest Wadsworth Longfellow Fund. MFA: 66.11. Margarethe von Aich. Barthel Bruyn, the Elder (German, 1493-1555). Oil on panel. Panel: 41.8 x 32.8 cm (16 1/2 x 12 7/8 in.) Design: 33.6 x 23.8 cm (13 1/4 x 9 3/8 in.) M. Theresa B. Hopkins Fund. MFA: 66.12
12. Still Life with Stoneware Jug, Wine Glass, Herring, and Bread, 1642. Pieter Claesz (Dutch, 1597/98-1660). Oil on panel. 30.0 x 35.8 cm (11 3/4 x 14 1/8 in.) Bequest of Mrs. Edward Wheelwright. MFA: 13.458
13. The Crucifixion. Joos van Cleve (Flemish, active 1511-died 1540/41). Oil on panel. 80.4 x 63.1 cm (31 5/8 x 24 7/8 in.) The Picture Fund. MFA: 12.170
14. The Lamentation. Lucas Cranach the Elder (German, 1472-1553). Oil on panel. 60.3 x 40.1 cm (23 3/4 x 15 3/4 in.) Bequest of Charles Summer. MFA: 74.28
15. Still Life in an Architectural Setting. Jan Pauwel Gillemans (Flemish, 1634-1661) and Erasmus Quellinus (Flemish, 1607-1678). Oil on canvas. 112.3 x 82.9 cm (44 1/4 x 32 5/8 in.) Ernest Wadsworth Longfellow Fund. MFA: 50.2728
16. Schoolmaster with his Pupils. Aert de Gelder (Dutch, 1645-1727). Oil on canvas. 100.2 x 127.0 cm (39 1/2 x 50 in.) Ernest Wadsworth Longfellow Fund. MFA: 39.45
17. Fort on a River, 1644. Jan Josephsz van Goyen (Dutch, 1595-1656). Oil on panel. 42.5 x 75.5 cm (16 3/4 x 29 3/4 in.) Francis Welch Fund. MFA: 47.235
18. Portrait of a Man. Frans Hals (Dutch, 1581/85-1666). Oil on canvas. 85.8 x 66.9 cm (33 3/4 x 26 3/8 in.) Gift of Mrs. Antonie Lilienfield in Memory of Dr. Leon Lilienfield. MFA: 66.1054
19. Vase of Flowers in a Niche. Jan van Huysum (Dutch, 1682-1749). Oil on panel. 88.9 x 70.0 cm (35 x 27 1/2 in.) Bequest of Stanton Blake. MFA: 89.503
20. Portrait of a Young Married Couple. Jacob Jordaens (Flemish, 1593-1678). Oil on panel. 124.5 x 92.4 cm. Robert Dawson Evans Collection. MFA: 17.3232
21. Same as above. Detail: wife’s hands
22. Bacchus Discovering Ariadne. Jacob Jordaens (Flemish, 1593-1678). Oil on canvas. 121.0 x 127.2 cm (47 5/8 x 50 1/8 in.) M. Theresa B. Hopkins Fund. MFA: 54.134
23. Wedding Night of Tobias and Sarah, 1611. Pieter Lastman (Dutch, 1583-1633). Oil on panel. 41.2 x 57.9 cm (16 1/4 x 22 3/4 in.) Juliana Cheney Edwards Collection. MFA: 62.985
24. Same as above. Detail: Archangel Raphael wrestling with Asmodeus
25. Moses and the Israelites after the Miracle of Water from the Rock, 1527. Lucas van Leyden (Dutch, 1494-1533). Glue tempora on linen. 182.5 x 237.0 cm (71 5/8 x 93 1/2 in.) William K. Richardson Fund. MFA: 54.1432
26. Usurer with a Tearful Woman, 1654. Gabriel Metsu (Dutch, 1629-1667). Oil on canvas. 74.0 x 67.2 cm (29 1/8 x 26 1/2 in.) Stanley Bartlett Bequest. MFA: 89.501
27. Same as above. Detail: hand and scale
28. Portrait of a Man and a Woman in an Interior. Eglon van der Neer (Dutch, 1634-1703). Oil on panel. 73.9 x 67.6 cm (29 1/8 x 26 5/8 in.) Seth Sweetser Fund. MFA: 41.935
29. Peasants Merrymaking. Adrian van Ostade (Dutch, 1610-1685). Oil on panel. 47.4 x 63.0 cm (18 5/8 x 24 3/4 in.) Seth K. Sweetser Fund. MFA: 45.735
30. Rest on the Flight into Egypt. Cornelius van Poelenburgh (Dutch, about 1586-1667). Oil on panel. 24.6 x 31.7 cm (9 5/8 x 12 1/2 in.) Anonymous Gift. MFA: 51.2776
31. Portrait of a Woman Wearing a Gold Chain, 1634. Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (Dutch, 1606-1669). Oil on panel. 69.5 x 53.0 cm (27 3/8 x 20 7/8 in.) Gift of Mrs. Frederick L. Ames in the name of Frederick L. Ames. MFA: 93.1474
32. Portrait of a Man Wearing a Black Hat, 1634. Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (Dutch, 1606-1669). Oil on panel. 70.0 x 53.0 cm (27 1/2 x 20 7/8 in.) Gift of Mrs. Frederick L. Ames in the name of Frederick L. Ames. MFA: 93.1475
33. Artist in His Studio. Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (Dutch, 1606-1669). Oil on panel. 24.8 x 31.7 cm (9 3/4 x 12 1/2 in.) Zoe Oliver Sherman Collection. Given in Memory of Lillie Oliver Poor. MFA: 38.1838
34. Mevr. Johannes Elison. Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (Dutch, 1606-1669). Oil on canvas. 175.1 x 124.3 cm (68 7/8 x 48 7/8 in.) William K. Richardson Fund. MFA: 56.511
35. Reverend Johannes Elison. Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (Dutch, 1606-1669). Oil on canvas. 174.1 x 124.5 cm (68 1/2 x 49 in.) William K. Richardson Fund. MFA: 56.510
36. Mulay Ahmad. Peter Paul Rubens (Flemish, 1577-1640). Oil on panel. 99.7 x 71.5 cm (39 1/4 x 28 1/8 in.) M. Theresa B. Hopkins Fund. MFA: 40.2
37. The Head of Cyrus Brought to Queen Tomyris. Peter Paul Rubens (Flemish, 1577-1640). Oil on canvas. 205.0 x 361.0 cm (80 3/4 x 142 1/8 in.) Juliana Cheney Edwards Collection. MFA: 41.40
38. Same as above. Detail: ladies-in-waiting
39. Same as above. Detail: courtiers
40. Hercules as Heroic Virture Overcoming Discord. Peter Paul Rubens (Flemish, 1577-1640). Oil on panel. 63.7 x 48.6 cm (25 1/8 x 19 1/8 in.) Ernest Wadsworth Longfellow Fund. MFA: 47.1543
41. Haarlem seen from the Dunes. Jacob Isaacksz van Ruisdael (Dutch, 1628/29-1682). Oil on canvas. 44.4 x 43.4 cm (17 1/2 x 17 1/8 in.) Ernest Wadsworth Longfellow Fund. MFA: 39.794
42. Same as above. Detail: road
43. Rough Sea. Jacob Isaacksz van Ruisdael (Dutch, 1628/29-1682). Oil on canvas. 107.1 x 125.8 cm (42 1/8 x 49 1/2 in.) William Francis Warden Fund. MFA: 57.4
44. Same as above. Detail: ship
45. Church of Saint Odulphus Assendelft. Pieter Jansz Saenredam (Dutch, 1597-1665). Oil on panel. 40.5 x 36.5 cm (16 x 14 3/8 in.) Juliana Cheney Edwards Collection. MFA: 48.321
46. Rocky Landscape with Animals. Roelandt Savery (Flemish, 1576-1639). Oil on canvas. 61.5 x 103.7 cm (24 1/4 x 40 7/8 in.) Francis Welch Fund. MFA: 67.769
47. Twelfth Night Feast, 1662. Jan Havicksz Steen (Dutch, 1625/26-1679). Oil on canvas. 131.0 x 164.5 cm (51 5/8 x 64 3/4 in.) 1951 Purchase Fund. MFA: 54.102
48. Portrait of a Woman. Gerard ter Borch (Dutch, 1617-1681). Oil on canvas. 46.5 x 38.1 cm (18 1/4 x 15 in.) M. Theresa B. Hopkins Fund. MFA: 47.372
49. Man on Horseback. Gerard ter Borch (Dutch, 1617-1681). Oil on panel. 54.8 x 41.1 cm (21 5/8 x 16 1/2 in.) Juliana Cheney Edwards Collection. MFA: 61.660
50. Boy Singing, 1627. Hendrick ter Brugghen (Dutch, 1588-1629). Oil on canvas. 85.2 x 73.6 cm (33 1/2 x 29 in.) Ernest Wadsworth Longfellow Fund. MFA: 58.975
51. Woman in a Window, Holding a Dead Fowl. Dominicus van Tol (Dutch, about 1635-1676), Oil on panel. 41.5 x 30.3 cm (16 3/8 x 11 7/8 in.) Bequest of Mrs. Harriet Bradbury. MFA: 30.503
52. Martyrdom of Saint Hippolytus with a Bishop and Saints Catherine, Bavo, and Elizabeth of Hungary, fourth quarter, 15th century. Flemish Anonymous. Tempera and oil on panel. Design - Left wing 87.6 x 59.7 cm (34 1/2 x 23 1/2 in.); Center: 87.6 x 133.7 cm (34 1/2 x 52 5/8 in.); Right wing: 87.6 x 59.7 cm (34 1/2 x 23 1/2 in.) Walter M. Cabot Fund. MFA: 63.660
53. Saint Luke Painting the Virgin and Child. Rogier van der Weyden (Flemish, about 1400-1464). Oil and tempera on panel. Panel: 137.5 x 110.8 cm (54 1/8 x 43 5/8 in.) Image: 135.0 x 108.2 cm (53 1/8 x 42 5/8 in.) Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lee Higginson. MFA: 93.153
54. Same as above. Detail: Virgin and Child
55. Same as above. Detail: St. Luke
56. Same as above. Detail: hand and painting
57. Same as above. Detail: city in background
58. Same as above. Detail: sculpted figures on bench, lower left
59. Interior of the Nieuwe Kerk, Amsterdam, 1677. Emanuel de Witte (Dutch, 1617-1692). Oil on canvas. 127.5 x 116.9 cm (50 1/4 x 46 in.) M. Theresa B. Hopkins Fund. MFA: 49.7
60. Kitchen Interior. Emanuel de Witte (Dutch, 1617-1692). Oil on canvas, mounted on panel. 48.5 x 41.5 cm (19 1/8 x 16 3/8 in.) Seth K. Sweetser Fund. MFA: 47.1314
Slide Set 3
Catalonian Chapel Frescoes
10 slides
All slides are from Christ in Majesty with symbols of the Four Evangelists; the Apostles with scenes from the Story of Cain and Abel; and scenes from the Life of Christ, from the Church of Santa Maria del Mur, Catalonia, ca. 1150. Spanish painting of the Byzantine School. Fresco secco transferred to plaster and wood. H (max.): 645 cm (154 in.) W (max.): 382 cm (150 3/8 in.) D (max.): 282 cm (111 in.) Maria Antoinette Evans Fund. MFA: 21.1285
1. Apse - Christ in Majesty
2. Pantocrator
3. Evangelist symbol - Angel
4. Evangelist symbol - Lion
5. Evangelist symbol - Eagle
6. Evangelist symbol - Ox
7. Apostles
8. Dancing figure
9. Center window
10. Nativity
Slide Set 4
Gothic and Renaissance Painting
40 slides
1. Triptych:
The Crucifixion and Christ Blessing with Saints Nicholas and Gregory.
Duccio di Buoninsegne (Italy, active 1278-died 1319). Tempera on panel. Center
61.0 x 39.5 cm. (24 x
15 ½ in.), left wing: 45.0 x 19.0 cm. (17 ¾ x 7 ½ in.), right wing 45.0 x 19.0
cm. (17 ¾ x 7 ½ in.). Grant Walker and Charles Potter Kling Fund.
MFA: 45.880
2. Same as above. Detail: doors closed
3. Same as above. Detail: left wing, St. Nicholas
4. Same as above. Detail: right wing, St. Gregory
5. The Crucifixion. Bernardo Daddi (Italy, active 1320-1348). Florentine School. Tempera on panel. Overall: 40.2 x 32.1 cm. (15 7/8 x 12 5/8 in.). Design: 36.7 x 28.2 cm. (14 ½ x 11 1/8 in.). Helen Collamore Fund. MFA: 23.211
6. Male Saint Holding a Book. Simone Martini (Italy, 1315-died 1344). Tempera on panel. Panel: 21.2 x 22.3 cm. (8 3/8 x 8 ¾ in.). Design: 18.5 x 19.6 cm. (7 ¼ x 7 ¾ in.). Charles Potter Kling Fund. MFA: 51.2397
7. Virgin
and Child. Lippo Memmi (Filippo di Memmo) (Italy, active 1317-1347).
Tempera on panel. Panel: 75.4 x 55.5 cm. (29 ¾ x 21 7/8 in.). Design: 65.6 x
46.8 cm. (25 7/8 x 18 3/8 in.). Charles Potter Kling Fund.
MFA: 36.114
8. Virgin and Child. Ambrogio Lorenzetti (Italy, active 1319-1347). Tempera on panel. Design: 75.5 x 45.3 cm. (29 ¾ x 17 7/8 in.). Charles Potter Kling Fund. MFA: 39.536
9. Virgin
and Child. Ugolino di Nerio (called Ugolino da Siena) (Italy, active
1317-1327). Tempera on panel. Panel: 91.5 x 61.5 cm. (36 x 24 ¼ in.). Design:
81.5 x 52.2 cm. (32 1/8 x 20 ½ in.). Gift of Mrs. W. Scott Fitz.
MFA: 16.65
10. Virgin and Child with pedella scenes of Saint Nicholas, the Crucifixion, and Christ with the Woman of Samaria. Niccolò di Tommaso (Italy, active ca. 1343-1376). Tempera on panel. Panel: 97.9 x 57.0 cm. (38 ½ x 22 3/8 in.). Principal design: 76.8 x 40.6 cm. (30 x 16 in.). Predella design: 11.4 x 43.8 cm. (4 ½ x 17 ¼ in.) Gift of Dr. Eliot Hubbard. MFA: 37.409
11. Same as above. Detail: panel, left side
12. Virgin and Child Enthroned with Saints John the Baptist and Augustine and Four Angels. Niccolò di Buonaccorso (Italy, active 1372- died 1388). Tempera on panel. 43.8 x 31.3 cm. (17 ¼ x 12 3/8 in.). Gift of Mrs. Thomas O. Richardson. MFA: 20.1860
13. The Archangel Michael. "Peregrinus" (presumably Pellegrino di Giovanni di Antonio) (Italy, active 1428). Tempera on panel. 100.0 x 37.2 cm. (39 3/8 x 14 5/8 in.). Charles Potter Kling Fund. MFA: 68.22
14. Virgin and Child. Barnaba da Modena (Italy, active 1361-1383). Tempera on panel,. Panel: 100.3 x 62.8 cm. (39 ½ x 24 ¾ in.). Design: 88.6 x 59.7 cm. (34 x7/8 23 ½ in.). Gift of Mrs. W. Scott Fitz. MFA: 15.951
15. The Mystical Marriage of St. Catherine. "Barna da Siena" (Italy, active mid-14th C.) Tempera on panel. Panel: 138.9 x 111.0 cm. (54 5/8 x 43 ¾ in.). Design: 134.8 x 107.1 cm. (53 1/8 x 42 1/8 in.). Sarah Wyman Whitman Fund. MFA: 15.1145
16. Same as above. Detail: center, Christ child with Virgin and St. Anne
17. Same as above. Detail: hands and ring
18. Virgin and Child with Angels, Saints Peter, Paul, and George, and a Donor. Fra Angelico (Guido di Piero, later Fra Giovanni da Fiesole) (Italy, 1395/1400-1455). Tempera on panel. Panel: 29.7 x 29.1 cm. (11 ¾ x 11 ½ in.). Design: 25.2 x 24.8 cm. (9 7/8 x 9 ¾ in.). Gift of Mrs. W. Scott Fitz. MFA: 14.416
19. The Crucifixion (from the Church of Santa Lucia, Fabriano). Master of the Urbino Coronation (Italy, active ca. 1350-1375). Fresco transferred to canvas. 338 x 276 cm. (133 x 108 ½ in.). Augustus Hemenway Fund. MFA: 40.91
20. Virgin
and Child with Saints and the Crucifixion with the Virgin and Christ Enthroned.
Artist/maker unknown (Italy, second quarter, 14th C.) Tempera on panel.
Overall: 57.1 x 34 cm.
(22 ½ x 13 3/8 in.). Principal designs: 31.2 x 13.0 cm. each (12 ¼ x 5 1/8
in.). Zoë Oliver Sherman Collection. Gift of Zoë Oliver Sherman in memory of
Henry H. Sherman. MFA: 38.1840
21. Christ as the Man of Sorrows. Artist/maker unknown (Italy, 14th C.) Tempera on panel. 26.7 x 17.2 cm. (10 ½ x 6 ¾ in.). Gift of Edward Jackson Holmes. MFA: 28.887
22. The Crucifixion with the Virgin and Saint John. Follower of Simone Martini (Italy). Tempera on panel. Panel: 21.9 x 15.2 cm. (8 5/8 x 6 in.). Design: 18.0 x 11.5 cm. (7 1/8 x 4 ½ in.). Gift of Mrs. W. Scott Fitz. MFA: 16.117
23. The Virgin of Humility. Giovanni di Paolo di Grazia (Italy, active ca. 1420-died 1482). Tempera on panel. Panel: 62.0 x 48.8 cm. (24 3/8 x 19 ¼ in.). Design: 55.5 x 42.2 cm. (21 7/8 x 16 5/8 in.). Maria Antoinette Evans Fund. MFA: 30.772
24. Same as above. Detail: top left castle
25. Virgin and Child with Angels. Sano di Pietro (Italy, 1406-1481). Tempera on panel. Panel: 65.8 x 47.4 cm. (25 7/8 x 18 5/8 in.). Design: 57.2 x 38.5 cm. (22 ½ x 15 ½ in.) Bequest of Caroline Isabella Wilby. MFA: 97.229
26. Virgin
and Child. Sano di Pietro (Italy, 1406-1481). Tempera on panel. Panel
37.6 x 25.0 cm.
(14 ¾ x 9 7/8 in.). Design: 34.0 x 22.0 cm. (13 3/8 x 8 5/8 in.). Gift of Mrs.
Josiah Bradlee. MFA: 07.78
27. The Virgin and the Dead Christ (sculpted wooden relief), with the Ascension and Saints Jerome, Gregory, Mary Magdalen, Christopher, Benedict, Andrew, George and Scholastica. Bartolomeo Vivarini (Italy, active 1450-1491). Tempera on panel (and oil). Overall: 263.0 x 198.0 cm. (103 ½ x 78 in.). Central panel lower register: 95.3 x 43.2 cm. (37 ½ x 17 in.). Side panels, lower register 95.3 x 30.5 cm. (37 ½ x 12 in.), each panel. Central panel, upper register: 59.4 x 42.9 cm. (23 3/8 x 16 7/8 in.). Side panels upper register: 48.3 x 30.5 cm. (19 x 12 in.), each panel. Gift of Quincy Adams Shaw. MFA: 01.4
28. Portrait
of a Doge. Gentile Bellini (Italy, active 1460-died 1507). Tempera on
panel. 53.5 x
42.5 cm. (21 x 16 ¾ in.). Anna Mitchell Richards Fund. MFA: 36.934
29. The Virgin with the Dead Christ and Saints Mary Magdalen and John. Carlo Crivelli (Italy, active 1457-died 1495). Tempera on panel. 88.5 x 52.6 cm. (34 7/8 x 20 ¾ in.). James Fund and Anonymous Gift. MFA: 02.4
30. Same as above. Detail: mother and son
31. Same as above. Detail: St. John
32. The Expulsion from Paradise. Benvenuto di Giovanni (Italy, 1436-about 1518). Tempera on panel. 25.8 x 34.5 cm. (10 1/8 x 13 5/8 in.) Charles Potter Kling Fund. MFA: 56.512
33. Virgin and Child with the Young Saint John the Baptist. Botticelli (Alessandro Filipepi) (Italy, 1444/45-1510) Tempera on panel. 123.8 x 84.4 cm. (48 ¾ x 33 ¼ in.). Sarah Greene Timmines Fund. MFA: 95.1372
34. Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple. Bartolomeo Corradini (later Fra Carnevale; previously styled Master of the Barberini Panels) (Italy, active 1445- died 1484). Oil and tempera on panel. 146.5 x 96.5 cm. (57 5/8 x 38 in.). Charles Potter Kling Fund. MFA: 37.108
35. Same as above. Detail: main figure group
36. Portrait of a Man. Andrea Solario (Italy, about 1460-1524). Oil on panel. 47.9 x 38.3 cm. (18 7/8 x 15 1/8 in.). Picture Fund. MFA: 11.1450
37. Virgin and Child. Boccaccio Boccaccino (Italy, active 1493-died 1524/25). Oil and tempera on panel. 81.3 x 62.3 cm. (32 x 24 ½ in.). Given in memory of Governor Alvan T. Fuller by the Fuller Foundation. MFA: 61.957
38. The Meeting of Solomon and the Queen of Sheba and Cherub Holding Cornucopias of Cherries (recto and verso of a salvo). Artist/maker unknown (Italy, 15th C.). Oil on panel. 61.0 x 61.0 cm. (24 x 24 in.). Gift of Mrs. W. Scott Fitz. MFA: 17.198
39. Same as above. Detail: central figures
40. Same as above. Reverse: cupid with emblems of prosperity
Slide Set 5
Chinese Sculpture from the Han to the Sung Dynasties
30(*) or 106 slides
*1. Drum stand: In the shape of two birds and two tigers, 4th-3rd century. B.C. Late Western Chou Dynasty (1045-771 B.C.) Painted wood. H: 64 cm W: 63.5 cm. John Ware Willard Fund. MFA: 49.494
2. Same as above. Detail: tiger
3. Human figure: Side view, ca. 3rd century B.C. Late Eastern Chou Dynasty (771-256 B.C.) Wood with remnants of cloth clinging to it. H: 50.0 cm. Charles Bain Hoyt Fund. MFA: 50.1956
4. Same as above. View: front view
5. Towered pavilion. Han Dynasty (206 B.C.-220 A.D.) Pottery. H: 99.0 cm W: 45.7 cm. Charles Bain Hoyt Fund. MFA: 50.1844
6. Frieze of the celestial procession. Han Dynasty (206 B.C.-220 A.D.) Marble; high relief. H: 87.6 cm L: 268.0 cm. James Fund, Seth K. Sweetser Fund, and Chinese and Japanese Special Fund. MFA: 34.228
7. Same as above. Detail: chariot
8. Same as above. Detail: right side
*9. Doorway of a tomb. Shantung Province; Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220 A.D.) Hard gray sedimentary rock. H: 182.0 cm W: 168.0 cm. Francis Bartlett Fund. MFA: 40.69
10. Same as above. Detail: center area
*11. Same as above. Detail: ram’s head on lintel stone
*12. Mortuary relief. Han Dynasty (206 B.C.-220 A.D.). Limestone. H: 135.0 cm W: 164.0 cm. Smithsonian Institution MFA/Chinese expedition 1923-24. MFA: 36.175
13. Same as above. Detail: bottom left, hunting scene
14. Column. Han Dynasty (206 B.C.-220 A.D.). Hollow tile of gray clay with stamped design. H: 121.5 cm W: 18.0 cm. Bequest of Charles Bain Hoyt. MFA: 50.1800
15. Same as above. Detail: center of column
16. Pillar. Han Dynasty (206 B.C.-220 A.D.). Hollow tile with stamped design. H: 114.0 cm W: 18.0 cm. Bequest of Charles Bain Hoyt. MFA: 50.1801
17. Same as above. Detail: capital
18. One face of a hollow tile: Stamped with a decorative design of horses, geese, and trees. Han Dynasty (206 B.C.-220 A.D.). Soft clay painted in red and white. H: 54.0 cm W: 165.0 cm. Gift of Yamanaka and Company, NY. MFA: 39.731
19. Same as above. Detail: last stamped design
20. Cover of a mortuary slab, ca. 522. Honan Province [Lo-yang, from the tomb of Lady Yuan (wife of General Feng-yung)]; Northern Wei Dynasty (386-535 A.D.) H: 149.8 cm. Anne Lewis Renton Fund. MFA: 33.680b
21. Same as above. Detail: center of cover
22. Mortuary tablet with an inscription. Honan Province [Lo-yang, from the tomb of Lady Yuan (wife of General Feng-yung)]; Northern Wei Dynasty (386-535 A.D.) Limestone. H (base): 74.3 cm W (base): 73.4 cm. Anne Lewis Renton Fund. MFA: 33.680
23. Same as above. Detail: tablet side
*24. Asparas flying and playing guitar. Hopei Province [from the cave temples of Hsaing Tang-shan]; Northern Ch’i Dynasty (550-577 A.D.) Limestone; high relief. H: 70.0 cm W: 76.0 cm. Helen S. Coolidge Fund. MFA: 39.532
*25. Asparas flying, surrounded by floating draperies, 7th century. Shansi Province [T’ien Lung-shan, from the ceiling of the cave temples]; Northern Ch’i Dynasty (550-577 A.D.) Sandstone with traces of polychrome; low relief. H: 40.8 cm W: 41.5 cm. Archibald Cary Coolidge Fund. MFA: 39.533
26. Asparas flying, surrounded by floating draperies, 7th century. Shansi Province [T’ien Lung-shan, from the ceiling of the cave temples]; Northern Ch’i Dynasty (550-577 A.D.) Sandstone; low relief. H: 38.5 cm W: 40.5 cm. Archibald Cary Coolidge Fund. MFA: 39.534
*27. Seated bodhisattva, ca. 530. Eastern Wei Dynasty. Limestone. H: 196.5 cm. Gift of Denman Waldo Ross in Memory of Okakura Kakuzo. MFA: 13.2804
28. Same as above. View: left side
*29. Same as above. Detail: head
30. Same as above. Detail: center of figure
*31. Prince Siddhartha Seated, early 6th century. China, Northern Wei Dynasty (386-535 A.D.) H: 60.6 cm D: 44.0 cm. George Nixon Black Fund and Contribution. MFA: 36.414
*32 Bodhisattva, 6th century. Shansi Province [from the cave temples at Yun-kang]; Northern Wei Dynasty (386-535 A.D.) Limestone, traces of color. H: 52.5 cm W: 18.0 cm. Bequest of Charles Bain Hoyt. MFA: 50.1758
*33 Bodhisattva, 6th century. Shansi Province [from the cave temples at Yun-kang]; Northern Wei Dynasty (386-535 A.D.) Limestone, traces of color. H: 49.6 cm W: 18.0 cm. Bequest of Charles Bain Hoyt. MFA: 50.1759
*34. Seated Buddha, ca. 476. Northern Wei Dynasty (386-535 A.D.). Limestone. H: 73 cm. Chinese and Japanese Special Fund. MFA: 07.750
*35. Dedicatory stele, ca. 554. Western Wei Dynasty (535-550 A.D.) Limestone. H: 211.8 cm W: 81.9 cm. Given in memory of Denman Waldo Ross by Hervey E. Wetzel. MFA: 19.125
36. Same as above. Detail: 5th panel from bottom
37. Same as above. Detail: 4th panel from bottom
38. Same as above. Detail: 2nd and 3rd panels from bottom
39. Same as above. Detail: 3rd panel, right of center
40. Same as above. Detail: center back
41. Dedicatory stele: Front view, ca. 529. Northern Wei Dynasty (386-535 A.D.). Limestone. H: 191.0 cm W: 67.0 cm. Given in memory of Denman Waldo Ross by Hervey E. Wetzel. MFA: 23.120
42. Same as above. View: Three-quarter
view of left side
43. Same as above. Detail: top left side, three dragons
44. Same as above. Detail: two top rows and back
*45. Offering shrine, early 6th century. Northern Wei Dynasty (386-535). Limestone with engraved pictorial scenes. H: 138 cm W: 200 cm D: 97 cm. Anna Mitchell Richards and Martha Silsbee Funds. MFA: 37.340
46. Same as above. Detail: left side
47. Same as above. Detail: inside right corner
48. Same as above. Detail: guard to left of entrance
49. Same as above. Detail: guard to right of entrance
50. Same as above. Detail: right side
51. Same as above. Detail: right side, upper left corner, chariot
*52. Same as above. Detail: right side, upper left corner, figures
53. Same as above. Detail: back, couple on left
54. Same as above. Detail: back, couple in middle
55. Same as above. Detail: back, couple on right
56. Guanyin: Front view, ca. 580. Northern Zhou or Sui Dynasty. Limestone with traces of paint and gold. H: 249 cm. Francis Bartlett Fund. MFA: 15.254
*57. Same as above. View: Right side,
from front
58. Same as above. View: Left side,
from back
59. Same as above. View: Back
60. Same as above. Detail: center back
*61. Same as above. Detail: head and chest
62. Same as above. Detail: raised left hand
63. Same as above. Detail: center front
64. Same as above. Detail: lowered right hand
65. Same as above. Detail: base, right lion
66. Same as above. Detail: base, back left lion
*67. Votive stele: Maitreya and attendants, ca. 560. Northern Ch’i Dynasty (550-577 A.D.) White marble, originally polychromed. H: 56.5 cm W: 30.0 cm. Bequest of Charles Bain Hoyt. MFA: 50.1074
68. Lion, ca. 680. Honan Province [from the so-called Wan-fo-tung cave at Lung-men]; Tang Dynasty (618-907 A.D.) Limestone. H: 113.3 cm. Rebecca Richardson Joslin Fund. MFA: 40.70
69. Virudhaka, the Guardian King of the South, 7th century. Honan Province [from the caves at Lung-men]; Tang Dynasty (618-907 A.D.) Limestone. H: 174.0 cm. Otis Norcross Fund by exchange, James Fund, Moses Kimball Fund, Chinese and Japanese Special Fund, Gift of Mrs. W. Scott Fitz and General Funds. MFA: 36.138
70 A slab from a funerary couch, 6th century. Northern Ch’i Dynasty (550-577 A.D.) Limestone. H: 47.0 cm L: 112.0 cm. Gift of Denman Waldo Ross and G. M. Lane. MFA: 12.588
71. Same as above. Detail: right side
*72. Same as above. Detail: back
*73. Same as above. Detail: back center
74. Guanyin. Shensi Province; Sui Dynasty (581-618 A.D.) Limestone. H: 94.0 cm. Chinese and Japanese Special Fund. MFA: 20.716
75. Guanyin. Shensi Province; Sui Dynasty (581-618 A.D.) Marble with stone base. H: 81.2 cm. Gift by subscription. MFA: 10.289
*76. Altarpiece with Amitabha and attendants, dated 593 A.D. Sui Dynasty (581-618 A.D.) Bronze. H: 76.5 cm. Gift of Mrs. W. Scott Fitz. MFA: 22.407; Gift of Edward Jackson Holmes in Memory of his Mother, Mrs. W. Scott Fitz. MFA: 47.1407-12
*77. Seated Bodhisattva, 2nd quarter of the 8th century. Tang Dynasty (618-907). Marble, originally polychromed and gilt. H: 77.5 cm. Chinese and Japanese Special Fund. MFA: 12.63
78. Seated Buddha, ca. 7th-8th century. Shensi Province; Tang Dynasty (618-907 A.D.) Stone. H: 44.5 cm. Gift by subscription. MFA: 10.280
79. Door of a tomb: An attendant lady bearing a bowl of flowers, ca. 7th-8th century. Tang Dynasty (618-907 A.D.) Limestone. H: 94.0 cm W: 56.0 cm. Anna Mitchell Richards Fund. MFA: 37.250
*80. Door of a tomb: An attendant lady bearing a box of incense. Tang Dynasty (618-907 A.D.) Limestone. H: 94.0 cm W: 56.0 cm. Anna Mitchell Richards Fund. MFA: 37.249
*81. Eleven-headed Guanyin, early 8th century. Shensi Province; Tang Dynasty (618-907 A.D.) Limestone. H: 178.0 cm. Special Chinese and Japanese Fund. MFA: 06.1905
*82. Four divine guardians, early 8th century. Shaanxi province (from a pagoda of the Xiangjisi, Xian); Tang Dynasty (618-907). Limestone. Guardians 1 and 3 - 42 x 19 cm; 2 and 4 - 40 x 19 cm. Gift by Subscription. MFA: 10.301-2; Chinese and Japanese Special Fund. MFA: 20.720-1
83. Same as above. Detail: figure to far right
84. Buddhist shrine, ca. 700. Tang Dynasty (618-907 A.D.) Limestone. H: 108.0 cm W: 78.0 cm. Purchased from Martha Ann Edwards Fund. MFA: 22.380
85. Same as above. Detail: right side
86. Top of a dedicatory stele, ca. 556-81. Northern Chou Dynasty (317-581 A.D.) Limestone. H: 35.5 cm W: 25.4 cm. Purchased from Special Chinese and Japanese Fund. MFA: 20.722
87. Votive stele. Sui Dynasty (581-618 A.D.) Sandy limestone. H: 43.1 cm W: 22.9 cm. Purchased by Yamanaka and Company from the income of the Otis Norcross Fund. MFA: 10.274
88. Arched lintel with Sakyamuni and attendants, ca. 9th-10th century. Tang Dynasty (618-907 A.D.) Limestone. H: 105.4 cm W: 136.0 cm. Residuary Fund and Contributions. MFA: 18.621
89. Same as above. Detail: feet in lower left corner
90. Same as above. Detail: face with halo on left
91. Same as above. Detail: gnarled face on right
*92. Sarcophagus for the ashes of a Buddhist priest: Oblique view from right, ca. 7th-8th century. Tang Dynasty (618-907 A.D.) H: 49.9 cm W: 36.5 cm L: 69.2 cm. Chinese and Japanese Special Fund. MFA: 16.287
93. Same as above. Detail: end
94. Same as above. Detail: back
95. Same as above. Detail: right side bottom, first inset - musician
96. Same as above. Detail: right side of bottom, last inset - angel
97. Same as above. Detail: right side center - angel
*98. Same as above. Detail: second figure
99. Doorway of a tomb, ca. 700. Honan Province [reportedly excavated near Lo-yang]; Tang Dynasty (618-907 A.D.) Limestone. H: 170.0 cm W: 91.4 cm. William Sturgis Bigelow Collection by exchange. MFA: 37.467
*100. Same as above. Detail: lintel, right side - ducks
101. Guanyin (Bohisattva of Compassion), 12th century. Jin Dynasty. Lacquered wood with painting and gilding. H: 141.0 cm W: 88.0 cm. Hervey Edward Wetzel Fund. MFA: 20.590
102. Same as above. Detail: view from right side
103. Same as above. Detail: head and torso
104. Same as above. Detail: head of Guanyin
*105. The guardian king, Virupaksa, ca. 11th-12th century. Sung Dynasty (960-1279 A.D.) Dry lacquer. H: 58.4 cm W: 25.4 cm. Bequest of Charles Bain Hoyt. MFA: 50.1073
*106. Head of a lohan, ca. 11th-12th century. Sung Dynasty (960-1279 A.D.) Dry lacquer. H: 35.5 cm. Bequest of Charles Bain Hoyt. MFA: 50.937
Slide Set 7
Chinese Ceramics
20(*) or 40 slides
1. Jar with Bird Head-shaped Cover. Late Chou dynasty. Gray clay, unglazed. h: 0.296 m.; w: 0.173 m. Bequest of Charles Bain Hoyt. MFA: 50.1860
2. Model of a Goat-yard and Stable. Han dynasty. Soft earthenware with leaf green & thin brown glaze pottery. h: 0.205 m.; w: 0.190 m. Purchased from the Helen and Alice Colburn Fund. MFA: 27.308
3. Model of a Tiered Censer. Han dynasty. Buff & red clay, pale greenish glaze. h: 0.390 m.; d: 0.229 m. Bequest of Charles Bain Hoyt. MFA: 50.1839
4. Large Jar. Han dynasty. Burnished hard gray, unglazed clay pottery with painted decoration. h: 0.402 m.; d: 0.255 m. Bequest of Charles Bain Hoyt. MFA: 50.1808
5. Figures of Dancing Women. Six dynasties. Gray clay, traces of white & red pigments. h: 0.393 m.; d: 0.404 m. Bequest of Charles Bain Hoyt. MFA: 50.1833-4
*6. Jug. T'ang dynasty. Grayish & burning red clays, olive & dark brown glazes. h: 0.185 m.; d: 0.154 m. Bequest of Charles Bain Hoyt. MFA: 50.1931
7. Jar. T'ang dynasty. White clay, pale green glaze running down from shoulder over white slip, iridescent. h: 0.278 cm.; d: 0.190 c. Bequest of Charles Bain Hoyt. MFA: 50.881
*8. Jar. T'ang dynasty. Pinkish white clay, green, blue & white glazes arrange din chevron pattern. h: 0.282 m.; d: 0.259 m. Bequest of Charles Bain Hoyt. MFA: 50.879
9. Large Tray on Three Feet. T'ang dynasty. Buff clay, amber glaze, green on the feet. h: 0.095 m.; w: 0.399 m. Bequest of Charles Bain Hoyt. MFA: 50.880
10. Candlestick. T'ang dynasty. White clay, white glaze with greenish tint, crackled. h: 0.273 m.; d: 0.246 m. Bequest of Charles Bain Hoyt. MFA: 50.1957
*11. Ceremonial Bowl and Stand. Sung dynasty, 11th/12th c. Ju ware, celadon, gray clay, burning brown, olive green glaze. h(bowl): 0.091 m.; d(stand): 0.170 m.; h(stand): 0.125 m.; d(stand): 0.191 m. Bequest of Charles Bain Hoyt. MFA: 50.939
12. Bowl (the character "Jen," [forbearance] in iron-brown on inside). Sung dynasty, 12th/13th c. Tz'u-chou type. Gray clay, burning reddish, transparent glaze over white slip. h: 0.049 m.; d: 0.151 m. Bequest of Charles Bain Hoyt. MFA: 50.2209
13. Tea Bowl. Sung dynasty. Chien ware, "cil drop" black glaze on dark brown clay pottery. h: 0.044m.; d: 0.091 m. Bequest of Frank B. Bemis. MFA: 35.771
*14. Bowl. Sung dynasty. Chun ware, gray clay. h: 0.088 m.; d: 0.151 m. Charles Bain Hoyt Fund. MFA: 58.394
*15. Ewer with Basin. Sung dynasty, 12th/13th c. Ying-ch'ing type. White clay burning reddish, transparent pale greenish glaze. h(ewer): 0.212 m.; w: 0.155 m.; h(basin): 0.124 m.; d: 0.172 m. Bequest of Charles Bain Hoyt. MFA: 50.1270-1
*16. Bottle. Sung dynasty, 11th/12th c. Lung-ch'uan celadon. h: 0.290 m. Clara Bertram Kimball Fund by exchange. MFA: 37.293
*17. Jar. Sung dynasty, 11th/12th c. Tz'u-chou ware. Light gray clay, transparent glaze. h: 0.211 m.; d: 0.193 m. Bequest of Charles Bain Hoyt. MFA: 50.1793
*18. Kundika Bottle. Sung dynasty, 11th/12th c. Ju ware, celadon. Gray clay, olive green glaze. h: 0.218 m.; d: 0.068 m. Bequest of Charles Bain Hoyt. MFA: 50.942
*19. Pillow. Sung dynasty. Tz'u-chou ware, transparent glaze pottery. h: 0.152 m.; l: 0.322 m.; w: 0.170 m. Gift of Charles Sumner Bird in memory of Francis William Bird. MFA: 44.619
20. Dish. Sung dynasty. Buff & reddish clay, transparent yellow-white glaze. h: 0.022 m.; d: 0.183 m. Bequest of Charles Bain Hoyt. MFA: 50.2251
*21. Vase. Sung dynasty, 12th/13th c. Lung-ch'uan yao, porcelaneous, translucent celadon glaze pottery. Edward S. Morse Memorial Fund. MFA: 35.734
*22. Vase. Sung dynasty, 11th-12th c. Tz'u-chou ware. Buff clay, transparent glaze. h: 0.391 m.; d: 0.196 m. Bequest of Charles Bain Hoyt. MFA: 50.1058
23. Vase with Cover. 10th c. Yueh ware. Gray clay, greenish-gray glaze. h: 0.380 m.; d: 0.177 m. Bequest of Charles Bain Hoyt. MFA: 50.1048
*24. Tall Vase. Sung dynasty (960-1279). Tz'u-chou ware, porcelaneous, brown on white slip covered with clear, crackled glaze, pottery. h: 0.460 m. Bequest of Charles Bain Hoyt. MFA: 50.2004
25. Bottle. Sung dynasty, 12th/13th c. Tz'u-chou ware. Gray clay, scrolls cut through deep brown glaze. h: 0.258 m.; d: 0.148 m. Bequest of Charles Bain Hoyt. MFA: 50.2115
*26. Dice Bowl. Ming dynasty, Hsuan-te period (1426-1435). White-pink clay, transparent clear glaze. h: 0.118 m.; d: 0.310 m. Keith McLeod Fund. MFA: 63.1083
*27. Bowl with Flaring Mouth Rim. Wing dynasty, Wan Li period (1573-1619). White clay, clear transparent glaze. h: 0.059 m.; d: 0.127 m. Gift of Paul and Helen Bernat. MFA: 60.1313
28. Tankard. Ming dynasty, Hsuan-te period (1426-35). Underglaze blue decoration, white fine clay, transparent glaze, porcelain. Keith McLeod Fund. MFA: 63.1084
*29. Vase. Yuan or early Ming dynasty. Blue underglaze, porcelain. h: 0.381 m. Clara Bertram Kimball Fund. MFA: 37.292
*30. Beaker. Ming dynasty, Wan Li period. Five-color ware, porcelain. h: 0.308 m. Purchased by Mrs. George O. Rogers. MFA: 01.5745
31. Vase. Fukien Province. Ming dynasty, 17th c. Te-hua. White fine clay, cream white glaze, porcelain. h: 0.315 m.; d: 0.144 m. Charles Bain Hoyt Fund. MFA: 60.221
*32. Bowl. Ch'ing dynasty, Tao Kuang period. Ching-te-chen. Enamel on glaze, porcelain. h: 0.0615 m.; d: 0.149 m. Anonymous gift in memory of Mr. and Mrs. George T. Foran. MFA: 46.828
33. Cup. Ch'ing dynasty, Yung-cheng period (1723-35). White clay, transparent glaze, porcelain. h: 0.052 m.; d: 0.092 m. Gift of Paul and Helen Bernat. MFA: 59.24
*34. Water Jar. Ch'ing dynasty, K'ang Hsi (1662-1722). Clay incised & filled in with deeper glaze, "peach bloom,:" muave & green porcelain. h: 0.090 m.; d: 0.125 m. Bequest of Frank B. Bemis. MFA: 35.677
*35. Teapot and Cover. Ch'ing dynasty. Te-hua. White glaze on white clay porcelain. h: 0.093 m.; w: 0.136 m. Gift of Charles Bain Hoyt. MFA: 46.1381
36. Huo and Cover. Ch'ing dynasty, Ch'ien-Lung period (1736-95). Blue & white underglaze, porcelain. h: 0.214 m. Gift of Mrs. John Gardner Coolidge Collection. MFA: 46.799
*37. Wine Pot and Cover. Ch'ing dynasty, K'ang-hsi period (1662-1722). White clay, porcelain. h: 0.223 m.; w: 0.234 m. Bequest of Maxim Karolik. MFA: 64.482
38. Lotus Petal Ornament. Ch'ing dynasty. Chen Ming Yuan. I Hsing Ware. Buff clay, stained porcelain. h: 0.047 m.; d: 0.100 m. Edward S. Memorial Fund. MFA: 41.261
39. Dish. Ch'ing dynasty. Fine, hard, white clay; "teadust" porcelain. h: 0.065 m.; d: 0.193 m. Gift of Charles Bain Hoyt. MFA: 49.140
40. Vase. Ch'ing dynasty, Ch'ien Lung period. "Famille Rose." Porcelain. h: 0.218 m. William Sturgis Bigelow Collection. MFA: 26.659
Slide Set 8
Ukiyo-e: Japanese Woodblock Prints
32 slides
1. "At a Temple Gate" from the series "Ueno Hanami no Tei." Hishikawa Moronobu (Japanese, 1618?-1694). 27.8 x 42.4 cm. William S. and John T. Spaulding Collection. MFA: 21.5811
2. A Youth Embracing a Standing Beauty, ca. 1673-80. Attributed to Hishikawa Moronobu (Japanese, 1618?-1694). 27.8 x 42.4 cm. Denman Waldo Ross Collection. MFA: 06.1034
3. The Yujo Takao V or VI Seated Behind a Brazier, Conversing with a Man Who Holds a Cup, a Girl at Their Right, ca. 1700. Torii Kiyonobu (Japanese, 1664-1729). 25.7 x 37.1 cm. William Sturgis Bigelow Collection. MFA: 11.13180
4. The Play, "Kanadehon Chushingure," at the Ichimura Theatre in 1749. Okumura Masanobu (Japanese, 1686-1764). 28.4 x 42.6 cm. William Sturgis Bigelow Collection. MFA: 11.19627
5. "Parody of Yang Kwei-fei and Hsuan Tsung" from the series "Ageya Juni Dan." Okumura Masanobu (Japanese, 1686-1764). 28.4 x 42.6 cm. Gift of Mrs. Jared K. Morse. MFA: 53.2920
6. A Beauty Combing Her Hair, ca. 1713-4. Norishige Kwaigetsudo ("Dohan") (Japanese, active ca. 1700-1716). 61.6 x 31.5 cm. William S. and John T. Spaulding Collection. MFA: 21.6645
7. Actors as Lovers Playing a Flute Together in a Boat, ca. 1725-35. Torii Kiyotomo (Japanese, active ca. 1725-1740). 32.2 x 15.7 cm. William Sturgis Bigelow Collection. MFA: 11.3274
8. Actors as a Yujo and a Samurai Outside the Yoshiwara, ca. 1725. Okumura Toshinobu (Japanese, active ca. 1717-1749). 30.2 x 30.9 cm. William Sturgis Bigelow Collection. Gift of William Sturgis Bigelow. MFA: 11.13225
9. A Beauty Holding a Pole and Riding a Carp (perhaps a parody of Kinko). Suzuki Harunobu (Japanese, 1725-1770). 67.2 x 11.9 cm. Denman Waldo Ross Collection. MFA: 06.970
10. A Komuso, Yujo, and Maid with a Mirror. Suzuki Harunobu (Japanese, 1725-1770). John Ware Willard Fund. MFA: 45.833
11. "Descending Geese" from the series "Zashiki Hakkei." Suzuki Harunobu (Japanese, 1725-1770). William S. and John T. Spaulding Collection. MFA: 21.4485
12. Girls Picking a Blossoming Plum Branch. Suzuki Harunobu (Japanese, 1725-1770). William S. and John T. Spaulding Collection. MFA: 21.4617
13. A Young Man Dressed as a Woman, a Man Carrying a Lantern. Japanese Anonymous. 52.0 x 20.6 cm. William S. and John T. Spaulding Collection. MFA: 21.4531
14. Actors in the Play, "Oatsurai-zome Soga no Hinagata," at the Nakamura Theatre in 1774. Katsukawa Shunsho (Japanese, 1726-1792). William S. and John T. Spaulding Collection. MFA: 21.7134-6
15. The Actor, Nakamura Nakazo, as "Tametomo." Katsukawa Shunsho (Japanese, 1726-1792). Fan print. William S. and John T. Spaulding Collection. MFA: 21.4296
16. A Girl Holding an Umbrella, Leaping from Kiyomizu Temple, a Young Man Watching Below, ca. 1767. Tanaka Masanobu (Japanese, active 1735-1771). 67.7 x 11.6 cm. Denman Waldo Ross Collection. Gift of Denman Waldo Ross. MFA: 06.966
17. "The Eighth Month, a Party in Shinagawa" from the series "Minami Juni Ko." Torii Kiyonaga (Japanese, 1752-1815). William S. and John T. Spaulding Collection. MFA: 21.7334
18. The Actor, Otani Hiroji I, as a Vinegar Vendor. Torii Kiyomasu II (Japanese, 1752-1815). 30.0 x 13.5 cm. William Sturgis Bigelow Collection. MFA: 11.13243
19. A Young Woman Looking Up at a Young Man Through His Haori. Kitagawa Utamaro (Japanese, 1753-1806). Gift of John C. Phillips. MFA: 21.6610
20. "The Yujo Yosooi of Matsuba-ya" from the series "Toji Yukun Sho-Utsushi." Kitagawa Utamaro (Japanese, 1753-1806). William S. and John T. Spaulding Collection. MFA: 21.6534
21. "The Courtesan, Hanaogi, Holding a Cat" from the series "Seiro Rokkasen." Kitagawa Utamaro (Japanese, 1753-1806). William S. and John T. Spaulding Collection. MFA: 21.6581
22. Three Women in a Boat, One Standing. Chobunsai Eishi (Japanese, 1765-1839). 38.7 x 25.6 cm. William Sturgis Bigelow Collection. MFA: 11.14055
23. A Woman Representing Benten Seated before a Biwa from the book Fukujin Yatsushi Takara Awase. Chobunsai Eishi (Japanese, 1765-1839). 36.6 x 26.1 cm. William S. and John T. Spaulding. MFA: 21.4925
24. Wrestlers, 2 pages from the book Hokusai Manga, vol. III. Katsushika Hokusai (Japanese, 1760-1849). MFA: Asiatic Library Number 72737
25. Same as above. Detail: wrestlers
26. Seven Gods of Good Fortune in a Lion Dance. Katsushika Hokusai (Japanese, 1760-1849). William S. and John T. Spaulding Collection. MFA: 21.7884
27. The Yujo Koshikibu of Takoya Painting on a Long Paper Held by a Young Girl. Isoda Koryusai (Japanese, active ca. 1764-1788). 37.6 x 25.3 cm. William Sturgis Bigelow Collection. MFA: 11.14578
28. "The Actor, Sakata Hangoro III" from the series "Yakusha Butai no Sugata-e," 1794. Utagawa Toyokuni (Japanese, 1769-1825). William S. and John T. Spaulding Collection. MFA: 21.6850
29. The Actor, Nakamura Noshio II, as "Sakuramaru" in the Play, "Suzawara Denju Tenari Kagami," at Miyako Theatre in 1796. Utagawa Kunimasa (Japanese, 1773-1810). William S. and John T. Spaulding Collection. MFA: 21.7008
30. The Courtesan of Usaka. Eishosai Choki (Japanese, active 1789-1808). William S. and John T. Spaulding Collection. MFA: 21.4769
31. The Actor, Bando Zenji, as "Onisadobo," a Priest, along with the Actor, Yodogoro, in the Episode, "Yoshitsune Senbon-zakura." Toshusai Sharaku (Japanese, active 1794-1795). William Sturgis Bigelow Collection. MFA: 11.14676
32. "A Surimono" from the series "Ganji Monogatari." Shinsai (Japanese, active ca. 1801-1817). 21 x 18.7 cm. William Sturgis Bigelow Collection. MFA: 11.20034
Slide Set 9
European Decorative Arts
from the Forsyth Wickes Collection
25 slides
The credit line for all of the following is: Bequest
of Forsyth Wickes. Forsyth Wickes Collection.
1. Two Dancing Bacchantes and a Putto, 1800. Claude Michel, called Clodion (French, 1738-1814). Terracotta. H : 45 cm (17 11/16 in.) Diam. (base): 17 cm (6 11/16 in.) MFA: 65.2212
2. Shepherd and Shepherdess ("Le
Berger Galant"), ca. 1750. Vincennes factory (French). Glazed
soft-paste porcelain. H: 22.3 cm (8 3/4 in.) W: 21.4 cm (8 7/16 in.) D: 20.0 cm
(7 7/8 in.)
MFA: 65.1872
3. Cup and saucer, ca. 1750.
Vincennes factory (French). Soft-paste porcelain decorated in purple enamel and
gold. Cup - H: 7.1 cm (2 13/16 in.) W: 9.0 cm (31/2 in.) D: 7.4 cm (2 15/16
in.);
Saucer - H: 3.8 cm (1 1/2 in.) Diam: 14.2 cm (5 5/8 in.) MFA: 65.1878a-b
4. Water pitcher, 1751/3.
Vincennes factory (French). Soft-paste porcelain decorated in polychrome
enamels and gold. H: 24.7 cm (9 3/4 in.) W: 19.3 cm (7 9/16 in.) D: 15.4 cm (6
1/6 in.)
MFA: 65.1871
5. Tureen and stand, 1756.
Vincennes/Sèvres factory (French). Model by Jean-Claude Duplessis (French,
1725-1802); decorators: Dodin and Pierre. Soft-paste porcelain. Tureen with
cover - H: 28.8 cm (11 5/16 in.) W: 33.8 cm (13 1/4 in.) D: 27.0 cm (10 5/8
in.); Stand - H: 6.1 cm (2 3/8 in.)
W: 45.3 cm (17 7/8 in.) D: 36.7 cm (14 7/8 in.) MFA: 65.1885a-c
6. Flower vase, 1758. Sèvres factory (French). Soft-paste porcelain decorated in polychrome enamels and gold. H (with stand): 21.7 cm (8 9/16 in.) W: 29.0 cm (11 7/16 in.) D: 17.4 cm (6 13/16 in.) MFA: 65.1819a-b
7. Pair of bulb pots, 1760. Sèvres Factory (French); decorated by Charles Nicholas Dodin (French, 1754-1802). Soft-paste porcelain decorated in royal blue, apple green, apricot and turquoise enamels, and gold. 65.1787a-b - H: 15.3 cm (6 in.) W: 9.3 cm (3 11/16 in.) D: 9.3 cm (3 11/16 in.); 65.1788a-b - H: 15.3 cm (6 in.) W: 9.4 cm (3 11/16 in.) D: 9.4 cm (3 11/16 in.) MFA: 65.1787a-b-8a-b
8. Pair of pot-pourris in the form of snail shells, 1763-68. Sèvres factory (French). Soft-paste porcelain decorated in polychrome enamels; gilt bronze mounts. Both pieces - H: 13.1 cm (5 1/8 in.) W: 16.3 cm (6 7/16 in.) Diam.: 12.8 cm (5 1/16 in.) MFA: 65.1859a-b-60a-b
9. Pair of pomade pots, 1764.
Sèvres factory (French). Soft-paste porcelain decorated in polychrome enamels
and gold. Both pieces - H: 10.7 cm (4 1/4 in.) Diam.: 8.4 cm (3 5/16 in.)
MFA: 65.1861a-b-62a-b
10. Figure group of Pygmalion and Galatea
on a Pedestal, 1770/3. Sèvres factory (French). Hard-paste biscuit
porcelain; pedestal - hard paste porcelain decorated in enamel and gold. Figure
group - H: 35.6 cm (14 in.) W: 27.1 cm (10 11/16 in.) Diam.: 21.8 cm (8 9/16
in.); Pedestal - H: 9.7 cm
(3 13/16 in.) MFA: 65.1812-3
11. Punch bowl, 1779. Sèvres factory (French). Soft-paste porcelain decorated in polychrome enamels and gold. H: 13.8 cm (5 7/16 in.) Diam.: 34.2 cm (13 1/2 in.) MFA: 65.1864
12. One of a set of four plates: Interior of a Glazing and Gilding workshop at a Sèvres Factory, 1823/8. Sèvres factory (French). Hard-paste porcelain decorated in polychrome enamels and gold. Range - H: 3.1 cm (1 3/16 in.) - 3.2 cm ( 1 1/4 in.) Diam.: 23.4 cm (9 3.16 in.) - 23.9 cm (9 7/16 in.) MFA: 65.1909
13. One of four tobacco jars, 1730/40. Chantilly factory (French). Tin-glazed soft-paste porcelain; silver-gilt mounts; lead tamper. H (with cover): 16.7 cm (6 9/16 in.) Diam.: 9.3 cm (3 11/16 in.) MFA: 65.1936a-b
14. Jug and basin, 1730/40. Chantilly factory (French). Tin-glazed soft-paste porcelain decorated in polychrome enamels. Jug - H: 13.2 cm (5 3/16 in.) W: 11.3 cm (4 7/16 in.) D: 9.0 cm (3 9/16 in.); Basin - H: 5-9 cm (2 5/16 in.) Diam.: 18.1 cm (7 1/8 in.) MFA: 65.1933-4
15. Figure of a magot, ca. 1740. Chantilly factory (French). Tin-glazed soft-paste porcelain; gilt metal mounts; lead weight. H: 25.5 cm (10 1/16 in.) W: 22.6 cm (8 7/8 in.) D: 12.3 cm (4 13/16 in.) MFA: 65.1987a-c
16. Bust of Louis XV, 1745. Chantilly factory (French). Tin-glazed soft-paste porcelain. H: 31.9 cm (12 9/16 in.) W (base): 19.4 cm (7 5/8 in.) D: 14.4 cm (5 11/16 in.) MFA: 65.2014
17. Covered jar, 1750/56. Mennecy factory (French). Soft-paste porcelain; silver mounts. H: 18.0 cm (7 1/16 in.) W: 13.3 cm (5 1/4 in.) D: 12.1 cm (4 3/4 in.) MFA: 65.1990a-b
18. Covered
sugar basin, ca. 1755. Mennecy factory (French). Soft-paste porcelain
decorated in polychrome enamels. H: 12.1 cm (4 3/4 in.) W: 13.3 cm (5 1/4 in.)
D: 11.6 cm (4 9/16 in.)
MFA: 65.1991a-b
19. Ewer and basin, ca. 1765-70. Mennecy factory (French). Soft-paste porcelain decorated in polychrome enamels and gold; gilt-metal mounts. Ewer - H: 23.4 cm (9 3/16 in.) W: 14.5 cm (5 11/16 in.) D: 12.3 cm (4 13/16 in.); Basin - H: 6.4 cm (2 1/2 in.) W: 29.0 cm (11 7/16 in.) D: 24.4 cm (9 5/8 in.) MFA: 65.1989a-b
20. Teapot, 1720/5. Austrian [Vienna]; Du Paquier period (1718-1744). Hard-paste porcelain decorated in iron-red enamel; silver cover and chain. H: 14.3 cm (5 5/8 in.) H (without cover): 12.8 cm (5 1/16 in.) W: 21.0 cm (8 1/4 in.) D: 12.5 cm (4 15/16 in.) MFA: 65.2031a-b
21. Punch bowl, ca. 1779. Chelsea factory (English); William Duesbury and Co. Soft-paste porcelain decorated in polychrome enamels and gold. H: 11.6 cm (4 9/16 in.) Diam.: 26.96 cm (10 5/8 in.) MFA: 65.2176
22. Mounted covered vase, porcelain ca. 1700-22; mounts - France, ca. 1750. China, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), late Kangxi period (1662-1722). Porcelain - Jingdezhen monochrome blue ware; porcelain with turquoise enamel-glaze over molded decorations; mounts - gilt-bronze. H: 51.9 (20 7/16 in.) W: 38.5 cm (15 1/8 in.) D: 26.5 cm (10 7/16 in.) MFA: 65.2262a-b
23. Writing desk, ca. 1750. French [Paris]. European red, black, and gold lacquer on beech; interior veneered with tulipwood on oak; fruitwood drawer linings; modern green leather writing surface; gilt-bronze mounts. H: 83.3 cm (32 13/16 in.) W: 82.2 cm (32 3/8 in.) D: 44.3 cm (17 7/16 in.) MFA: 65.2506
24. Secretary and jewel cabinet on stand, ca. 1760. Attributed to Bernard II Vanrisamburgh (French [Paris], after 1696-ca. 1765). Tulipwood, amaranth and endcut kingwood veneers on oak, deal, and walnut; gilt-bronze mounts. H: 98.8 cm (38 7/8 in.) W: 42.5 cm (16 3/4 in.) D: 30.2 cm (11 7/8 in.) MFA: 65.2504
25. Mantel clock, ca. 1780. Probably François Ageron (France [Paris], active 1741?-died after 1783). Gilt bronze; white marble; Sèvres soft-paste porcelain column; enameled metal dial; steel; miniature on ivory(?). H: 34.8 cm (13 11/16 in.) W: 25.7 cm (10 1/8 in.) D: 15.7 cm (6 3/16). MFA: 65.2236
Slide Set 11
Masterpieces from the Textile Collection I
20(**), 40(* and **), or 60 slides
**1. Mantle with bird impersonators. Paracas Culture; Peru [South Coast]; Early Intermediate Period, Phase 1B (50-100 A.D.) Camelid fiber; plain weave with stem-stitch embroidery. 1.01 x 2.44 m. Gift of Denman Waldo Ross. MFA: 16.34a
**2. Same as above. Detail: midsection - embroidered figures
*3. Same as above. Detail: border - corner
4. Same as above. Detail: border - upper left
*5. Same as above. Detail: border, middle left - incomplete figure
6. Same as above. Detail: lower left corner - pink hat figure
*7. Same as above. Detail: bottom middle - figure with brown hat
**8. Same as above. Detail: face of figure with brown hat
**9. Cover for a chair back or cushion with coat of arms, late 16 or 17th century. Peru; Colonial period. Interlocked and dovetailed tapestry, woven, silk and cotton with touches of linen. 0.456 x 0.43 m. Charles Potter Kling Fund. MFA: 60.794
*10. Same as above. Detail: midsection
*11. Same as above. Detail: midsection - sword being raised
12. Same as above. Detail: border - bottom left
13. Same as above. Detail: border - middle left
*14. Same as above. Detail: border - middle left
**15. Same as above. Detail: border - upper left corner
**16. Carpet, late 16th-early 17th century. Northern India [Mughal]. Knotted wool pile (senna knot); cotton warp and weft. 2.43 x 1.54 m. Gift of Mrs. Frederick L. Ames in the Name of Frederick L. Ames. MFA: 93.1480
**17. Same as above. Detail: scene at top
18. Same as above. Detail: two men
19. Same as above. Detail: person holding flower
*20. Same as above. Detail: midsection - carriage being pulled
*21. Same as above. Detail: bottom - animals in pursuit
22. Same as above. Detail: elephant
**23. Same as above. Detail: animal
*24. Same as above. Detail: border - face
25. Same as above. Detail: border - face
*26. Same as above. Detail: border - bird and flowers
**27. Bedspread, ca. 1700-50. India [Gujerat]; manufactured for European export. Cotton embroidered with silk. 11 x 8 ft. (3.38 x 2.61 m). Gift of Mrs. Frank M. Clark. MFA: 57.168
*28. Same as above. Detail: foreground - bottom of tree
*29. Same as above. Detail: upper right corner
**30. Same as above. Detail: flower
31. Same as above. Detail: flower
* 32. Ornament for the neck of a tunic, probably 5th century A.D. Egypt. Tapestry-woven, silk, wool, and gold yarns. 0.569 x 0.158 m. Charles Potter Kling Fund. MFA: 46.401
*33. Same as above. Detail: bottom half
**34. Same as above. Detail: figures to left
35. Same as above. Detail: figures to right
**36. Same as above. Detail: midsection
**37. Narcissus, late 15th or early 16th century. French or the Franco-Flemish territories. Tapestry weaving: wool warp; weft of wool and silk yarns. 111 x 122 1/2 in. (2.82 x 3.11 m). Charles Potter Kling Fund. MFA: 68.114
**38. Same as above. Detail: center - man at fountain
39. Same as above. Detail: sculptural relief of head on fountain
*40. Same as above. Detail: pheasant looking in fountain
41. Same as above. Detail: upper right - bird
**42. Same as above. Detail: upper right corner - kiwi
43. Same as above. Detail: top middle - bird with wings open
44. Same as above. Detail: middle right - weasel
*45. Same as above. Detail: bottom right - rabbit looking back
*46. Same as above. Detail: middle right - rabbit in hole
*47. Same as above. Detail: right side - branch
48. Same as above. Detail: flowers
**49. Hunting carpet, 1530-40. Persia. Silk; knotted pile, withdiscontinuous supplementary metallic wefts. 4.80 x 2.55 m. Gift of John Goelet, Centennial Purchase Fund, and restricted funds. MFA: 66.293
*50. Same as above. Detail: hunt scene
51. Same as above. Detail: phoenix
52. Same as above. Detail: dragons
**53. Same as above. Detail: hunter killing stag
54. Same as above. Detail: lion hunter
**55. Same as above. Detail: close-up of lion hunter
*56. Same as above. Detail: horse of the hunter with knife
57. Same as above. Detail: corner of border
**58. Same as above. Detail: border - three figures
59. Same as above. Detail: border - figure drinking wine
*60. Same as above. Detail: border - bird
Slide Set 12
Masterpieces from the Textile Collection II
20(**), 40(* and **), or 60 slides
**1. Mantle. Paracas Culture; Peru [South Coast]; Early Horizon Period (1400-400 B.C.) Alpaca wool yarns embroidered on plain-weave wool ground. 2.37 x 1.38 m. William A. Paine Fund. MFA: 31.501
2. Same as above. Detail: upper left corner
*3. Same as above. Detail: embroidered figure
*4. Collar. Peru [South Coast, probably Paracas Peninsula]; Early Horizon Period (1400-400 B.C.) - Early Intermediate Period (400 B.C. - 500 A.D.) Alpaca wool yarns embroidered on plain-weave wool ground. Without fringe: 0.46 x 0.60 m. Mary Woodman Fund. MFA: 31.496
5. Same as above. Detail: midsection
**6. Checkerboard tunic with stepped yoke. Inca Culture; Peru; Late Horizon Period (1476-1534 A.D.) Camelid fiber; interlocked tapestry. 0.845 x 0.78 m. William Francis Warden Fund. MFA: 47.1097
7. Shirt. Peru [Central Coast]; Late Intermediate Period (900-1476 A.D.) - Late Horizon Period (1476-1532 A.D.) Painted cotton. Plain-weave. 0.83 x 0.81 m. William Francis Warden Fund. MFA: 47.1095
**8. Cover, 1675-1750. Peru; Colonial period. Tapestry-weave; cotton warp, wool and silk weft yarns. 0.238 x 0.209 m. Denman Waldo Ross Collection. MFA: 11.1264
9. Same as above. Detail: right side, border - midsection
10. Same as above. Detail: right side, central portion - animal
*11. Same as above. Detail: right side, border - bird
*12. Same as above. Detail: bottom right, border - dog
**13. Cover, 18th century. Peru; Colonial period. Tapestry-weave; cotton warp and wool weft yarns. 2.42 x 2.10 m. Denman Waldo Ross Collection. MFA: 04.1619
14. Same as above. Detail: right central portion, bottom - figures to right
*15. Same as above. Detail: central portion, bottom - figures to left
**16. Lining for the interior of a tent ceiling, 1525-50. Persia [Safavid]. Cut and voided silk velvet with supplementary pattern weft of metallic wires. Diam.: 0.98 m (38 ½ in.) Gift of Mrs. Walter Scott Fitz. MFA: 28.13
17. Same as above. Detail: lower left corner
*18. Same as above. Detail: upper right corner
*19. Same as above. Detail: midsection, right
20. Same as above. Detail: upper left corner
**21. Captives and Warriors, late 16th century. Persia [Safavid]. Compound-woven silk yarns. 1.12 x 0.79 m. Denman Waldo Ross Collection. MFA: 04.1622
*22. Same as above. Detail: close-up
**23. Fragment of a robe, 15th century. Turkey. Compound-woven silk, silver and gilt yarns. 1.29 x 0.55 m. Gift of Denman Waldo Ross. MFA: 08.387
**24. Panel for clothing or furnishing, 1500-1600. Turkey or Italy. Cut and voided silk velvet with supplementary pattern wefts of silk and metallic yarns. 1.58 x 0.64 m. Denman Waldo Ross Collection. MFA: 97.467
*25. Part of a curtain or hanging, 1650-1700. India [Mughal]. Embroidered, silk and gilt yarns on cotton. 1.93 x 0.95 m. Gift of John Goelet. MFA: 66.861
*26. Same as above. Detail: flower
27. Shawl: Detail of end border, 17th century. India [Kashmir]. Twill tapestry-woven goat wool yarns. Overall: 2.77 x 1.26 m; H (cones): approx. 13 cm. Anonymous gift. MFA: 45.540
**28. Ornament for tunic: Horseman, early 6th century. Eastern Mediterranean, probably Egyptian, Graeco-Roman period. Tapestry-woven silk and linen yarns. 0.098 x 0.098 m. Income 1931 Purchase Fund. MFA: 35.87
**29. Tapestry: Pan and Dionysos, 4th-5th century A.D. Eastern Mediterranean. Wool yarns. 37.5 x 41.0 cm. Charles Potter Kling Fund. MFA: 53.18
*30. Same as above. Detail: faces
31. Band, probably 4th century. Eastern Mediterranean [probably Egypt]; late Hellenistic period. Tapestry-woven; linen and wool yarns. Max: 0.90 x 0.12 m. Charles Potter Kling Fund. MFA: 66.378
32. Same as above. Detail: bird in center
**33. Band, probably 4th century. Eastern Mediterranean [probably Egypt]; late Hellenistic period. Tapestry-woven; linen and wool yarns. Max: 0.91 x 0.15 m. Charles Potter Kling Fund. MFA: 66.377
34. Same as above. Detail: central image - face
*35. Same as above. Detail: birds to left
**36. Fragment: Man in a Portal, 4th-6th century. Eastern Mediterranean. Tapestry; woven wool and linen yarns. 1.31 x 0.97 m. Charles Potter Kling Fund. MFA: 49.313
*37. Same as above. Detail: face
38. Same as above. Detail: close-up of bottom showing fabric
**39. Fragment of a hanging: Ostiarius Drawing A Curtain, probably 5th century. Eastern Mediterranean [probably Egypt]. Tapestry-woven; linen and wool yarns. 1.88 x 9.35 cm. Charles Potter Kling Fund. MFA: 57.180
40. Same as above. Detail: Ostiarius pulling back curtain from column
**41. Scenes from the Life of the Virgin (part of an orphrey for a cope, one of two), second half of 14th century. Italy [Florence]. Embroidered; silk, silver and gilt yarns on linen and cotton. 1.09 x 3.35 m. Francis Bartlett Fund and Special Textile Fund. MFA: 58.329
*42. Same as above. Detail: third panel
43. Same as above. Detail: bottom panel
*44. Same as above. Detail: second panel
45. Same as above. Detail: top panel
**46. Cover, late 17th century. Probably Italian. Cut and uncut velvet, silk yarns and gilt wires. 0.64 x 1.30 m. Anonymous gift. MFA: 65.597
*47. Same as above. Detail: archway
**48. Table cover, 1550-1650. Spain. Darned filet with bobbin lace inserts, linen yarns. 1.32 x 1.49 m. Mary L. Smith Fund. MFA: 60.1461
49. Same as above. Detail: top middle - horse
*50. Same as above. Detail: bottom left - serpent
51. Same as above. Detail: top left - goat
**52. "The Volunteer Furniture," 1783. Thomas Harpur (Irish [Leixlip]). Copperplate, linen and cotton on woodblocks, hand-painted in polychrome on white. 1.05 x 7.67 m. Gift of Mrs. Jason Westerfield. MFA: 58.1177
*53. Same as above. Detail: bottom right - scene
*54. Same as above. Detail: middle - line of soldiers
**55. Long cover, early 17th century. England. Linen; embroidered with silk and metallic threads. 72 1/2 x 30 in. The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection. MFA: 43.253
*56. Same as above. Detail: pattern
**57. Adam and Eve, The Temptation, 1600-50. England. Needlepoint lace; linen yarns and seed pearls. 0.79 x 0.54 m. Gift of Miss Elizabeth H. Jones. MFA: 59.639
58. Jacob Wrestling with the Angel, 1600-50. England. Needlepoint lace; linen yarns and seed pearls. 0.08 x 0.06 m. Gift of Miss Elizabeth H. Jones. MFA: 59.640
**59. Casket: View - closed, ca. 1670. England. Embroidery, stumpwork. H: 0.36 m (14 in.) W: 0.25 m (10 in.) L: 0.32 m (12 5/8 in.) Gift of Mrs. Elizabeth Learned Peabody. MFA: 59.1033
60. Same as above. View - open
Slide Set 13
Han Tomb Tiles
12 slides
1. Model of Han Tomb #61, near Lo-yang. Brown brick and dark grey hollow tile. Scale: 1 ½ in. = 1 ft. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
2. Lintel and pediment of a tomb, 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D. Western Han Dynasty (206 B.C.-9 A.D.) Grey earthenware; five hollow tiles painted in ink and colors on a whitewashed ground. H: 73.8 cm W: 240.7 cm. Denman Waldo Ross Collection. MFA: 25.10-13; Gift of C.T. Loo. MFA: 25.190
3. Same as above. Detail: pediment, top right edge
4. Same as above. Detail: pediment, triangular tile, left side
5. Same as above. Detail: pediment, triangular tile, left side - close-up of two figures
6. Same as above. Detail: pediment, modeled ram's head
7. Same as above. Detail: pediment, triangular tile, right side
8. Same as above. Detail: lintel, right-hand tile
9. Same as above. Detail: pediment and lintel, reverse, right side
10. Same as above. Detail: lintel, reverse - two figures
11. Same as above. Detail: lintel, reverse, right side - two figures
12. Same as above. Detail: pediment and lintel, reverse, left side
Slide Set 14
Medieval Sculpture, Metalwork and Ivory, 11th-15th
Centuries
20(**), 40(* and **) or 60 slides
Unless otherwise noted, all makers and artists are Anonymous.
**1. Trumpeting Angel, ca. 1130. French [Southern France]; maybe Atelier of Moissac. Marble. H: 20 in. W: 6 in. Diam.: 4 5/8 in. John H. and Ernestine A. Payne Fund. MFA: 1970.268
**2. Madonna and Child, ca. 1200. French [Ile de France]. Oak polychromed with gilt. H: 61 in. D: 15 1/2 in. Warren Collection. MFA: 59.701
**3. Gargoyle with foreclaws on small dragon, ca. 14th century. French [from Château de Tieux near Miradoux]. Limestone. H (figure only): 47 in. H (whole piece): 6 ft. 9 in. Gift of Mrs. John Gardner Coolidge. MFA: 46.529
4. Same as above. Detail: head of gargoyle
*5. Capital: Oblique view from right, 13th century. French. Limestone; Romanesque style. H: 10 3/4 in. W: 8 3/4 in. Diam.: 8 5/8 in. Gift of J. Templeman Coolidge. MFA: 19.68
6. Madonna and Child, 12th century. Italian [Lombardy]. Polychromed stone. H: 29 in. Maria Antoinette Evans Fund. MFA: 57.583
7. Console (marmouset). 14th century. French [Northern France (?)]. Marble or alabaster. H: 3 3/8 in. W: 5 in. Diam.: 5 in. Charles Amos Cummings Fund. MFA: 47.1448
*8. The Annunciation, ca. 1450. Flemish. Alabaster. H: 8 in. L: 7 3/4 in. H. E. Bolles Fund. MFA: 50.3229
9. Same as above. Detail: angel
*10. Education of the Virgin, 14th century. French [Northern France]. Marble. H: 10 in. W: 10 in. Gift of a Class of the Museum of Fine Arts. MFA: 58.1191
*11. St. John, 14th century. Italian [Tuscany]. Polychromed poplar. H: 68 in. Diam.: 12 1/2 in. Centennial Purchase Fund. MFA: 67.767
**12. Virgin and Child on the Crescent Moon, ca. 1440-50. German [Lower Austria]. Polychromed and gilt poplar. H: 70 in. W: 19 3/4 in. Diam.: 8 1/2 in. Purchased from the Unrestricted Funds of the Museum. MFA: 65.1354
*13. Same as above. Detail: Virgin's face
14. Same as above. Detail: child's head
15. Same as above. Detail: golden apple in hand of Virgin
**16. Crucified Christ, late 11th century. German [Salzburg]. Carved and polychromed wood. H (approx.): 71 in. W (approx.): 61 in. 1951 Purchase Fund. MFA: 51.1405
**17. Pièta, late 14th century. German [Upper Rhine, from the Chapel of Glottertal, Black Forest]. Polychromed wood. H: 35 in. Bequest of Dr. Siegfried J. Thannhauser in Memory of his wife, Franziska Reiner Thannhauser. MFA: 63.590
**18. The Holy Trinity, first half of 15th century. English [Nottingham (?)]. Polychromed alabaster. H: 37 3/4 in. Decorative Arts Special Funds. MFA: 27.852
*19. Same as above. Detail: head
20. Same as above. Detail: human souls
21. Same as above. Detail: Christ
22. One of two caryatids: Oblique view from right, ca. 1270. English [from Lincoln Cathedral]. Oak. H: 54 in. D: 12 in. W: 9 1/2 in. Otis Norcross Fund. MFA: 62.670
*23. Same as above. View: oblique from left
24. Castle chessman, ca. 1200. English. Boxwood; Romanesque style. H: 2 1/2 in. W: 1 1/2 in. Helen and Alice Colburn Fund. MFA: 54.931
**25. Pendant with standing couple, mid 15th century. German [Vienna]. Ronde-bosse enamel on gold, gold wire, and semi-precious stones. H: 2 1/8 in. W: 1 5/8 in. 1948 Purchase Fund. MFA: 48.262
**26. Plaque with a saint, late 11th - early 12th century (?). French [Southwestern France, Conques (?)]. Cloisonné enamel and gilding on copper. H: 2 1/2 in. W: 1 13/16 in. William Francis Warden Fund. MFA: 49.471
**27. Relief of Baptism of Christ, ca. 1250. French [Limoges]. Champlevé enamel and gilding on copper. H: 14 9/16 in. W (base): 8 1/4 in. D: 1 1/16 in. Francis Bartlett Fund. MFA: 50.858
*28. Same as above. Detail: figures of water and fish
**29. Plaque: Three Worthies in the Fiery Furnace, third quarter of the 12th century. Flemish [Meuse, Maastricht (?)]. Champlevé enamel and gilding on copper. H: 8 3/16 in. D: 8 15/16 in. William Francis Warden Fund. MFA: 51.7
30. Same as above. Detail: angel
*31. Eucharistic dove, first half of 13th century. French [Limoges]. Champlevé enamel and gilding on copper. H: 6 15/16 in. W: 8 in. D: 3 5/16. William Francis Warden Fund. MFA: 49.1075
*32. Same as above. Detail: head
33. Circular hinged case, third quarter of the 13th century. French [Limoges ,or Limoges workshop in Paris]. Champlevé enamel and gilding on copper. D: 11/16 in. Diam.: 2 7/16 in. William Francis Warden Fund. MFA: 49.470
34. Plaque: Fabulous Birds and Beasts, ca. 1300. French [Limoges, or Limoges workshop in England]. Copper with champlevé quatrefoils of alternating blue and red. H: 6 1/16 in. W: 4 in. William E. Nickerson Fund. MFA: 48.1320
**35. Quatrefoil plaque: Christ's Descent into Limbo, late 14th century. German [Upper Rhineland (?)]. Basse-taille enamel and gilding on silver. H: 3 5/16 in. W: 3 3/16 in. 1948 Purchase Fund. MFA: 48.259
*36. Oval plaque: Saint Edmund and Angels, late 14th century. English (?). Basse-taille enamel and gilding on silver; elliptical with circular hole. H: 2 7/16 in. W: 2 in. Theodora Wilbour in Memory of Charlotte Beebe Wilbour. MFA: 63.1249
**37. Reliquary triptych with Crucifixion, Coronation of the Virgin, Saint Peter and Saint Paul, and the Annunciation, early 14th century. French [Paris] or English. Basse-taille and champlevé enamel and gilding on silver. H: 69 mm (2 11/16 in.) W(closed): 32 mm (1 1/4 in.) W(open): 62 mm (2 7/16 in.) Theodora Wilbour Fund in Memory of Charlottte Beebe Wilbour. MFA: 58.354
*38. Container with Saint John the Baptist and Noli Me Tangere, second or third quarter of 14th century. French [Paris (?)]. Crystal or cast glass with gilded silver mounts, basse-taille enamel and gilding on silver. H: 1 13/16 in. Diam.(base): 1 7/16 in. Harriet Otis Cruft Fund. MFA: 53.2374
*39. Same as above. Detail: bottom rondel - Christ and the Magdalen; cover - St. John the Baptist
40. Roundel (one of a set of four), third quarter of 13th century. French [Limoges]. Champlevé enamel and gilding on copper. Diam.: 1 9/16 in. John H. and Ernestine A. Payne Fund. MFA: 57.595
**41. Seated Virgin Nursing Child, ca. 1250. French [Ile de France]. Ivory. H: 5 1/4 in. Gift of Mrs. Albert Hale. MFA: 64.1588
**42. Oliphant: probably a "tenure horn" symbolizing legal transfer of land, late 11th century. Italian [Salerno]. L: 26 ¾ in. Maria Antoinette Evans Fund. MFA: 57.581
**43. Same as above. Detail: 5th frieze - "kynokephalos" (dog-headed giant)
*44. Same as above. Detail: 3rd frieze - birds drinking at fountain
45. Same as above. Detail: 2nd frieze - winged centaur
*46. Knightly saddle, ca. 1450. Italian [Tyrol]. Ivory, bone, and staghorn, carved and partly covered, lined with birch bark. H: 14 in. L: 18 in. Diam.: 12 in. Centennial Purchase Fund. MFA: 69.944
**47. Casket, late 14th century. French [Northern France]. Ivory with engraved silver mounts. H: 2 7/16 in. W: 4 3/8 in. Diam.: 3 3/8 in. Theodora Wilbour Fund in Memory of Charlotte Beebe Wilbour. MFA: 64.1467
48. Same as above. View: top of casket
**49. Lion (from the base of a casket), late 14th century. English. H: 2 3/8 in. L: 3 1/4 in. Gift of Herbert Bier, in Memory of Dr. Georg Swarzenski. MFA: 58.825
**50. Finial from a shrine (ecclesiastical ornament), late 13th century. French [Mosan (Namur)]. Gilded copper with inlays of niello on silver. H: 65 mm (2 9/16 in.) W: 79 mm (3 1/8 in.) William Francis Warden Fund. MFA: 49.465
51. Nut-cracker, 12th century. French [Northern France]. Bronze; scissors type. L: 6 in. William Francis Warden Fund. MFA: 49.479
52. Candleholder in the shape of a monk, late 15th century. French. Silver. H: 3 3/8 in. Otis Norcross Fund. MFA: 68.55
*53. Pricket candlestick, 13th century. Flemish. Bronze. H: 3 in. W: 4 1/16 in. William Francis Warden Fund. MFA: 49.464
*54. Aquamanile in form of a human bust, early 13th century. German [Northern Germany, Magdeburg (?)]. Engraved bronze. H: 9 1/2 in. W: 6 3/4 in. Diam.: 7 1/8 in. Gift of Mrs. Bernard Pincus. MFA: 65.465
*55. Aquamanile: Samson and the Lion - View from left, ca. 1240. German [Hildesheim or Lorraine]. Bronze. H: 13 1/2 in. L: 14 1/2 in. Benjamin Shelton Fund. MFA: 40.233
56. Same as above. Detail: heads viewed from the front
**57. Aquamanile: Horse and Rider, ca. 1300. German [Northern Germany (?)]. Bronze. H: 13 1/2 in. W: 14 1/2 in. Diam.: 4 1/4 in. Made a Centennial Gift of Marie Louise Garbaty. MFA: 69.1097
*58. Eucharistic spoon, late 14th century. English. Silver, tortoise shell and silver-gilt mountings. L: 8 1/4 in. Theodora Wilbour Fund in Memory of Charlotte Beebe Wilbour. MFA: 65.102
59. Same as above. Detail: dragon on handle
*60. Chalice, ca. 1300. English; Mark: IeH device beneath. Silver-gilt. H: 5 7/16 in. Theodora Wilbour Fund in Memory of Charlotte Beebe Wilbour. MFA: 56.101
Slide Set 15
Italian Ivory Oliphant
10 slides
1. Oliphant: probably a "tenure horn" symbolizing legal transfer of land, late 11th century. Italian Anonymous [Salerno]. L: 26 ¾ in. Maria Antoinette Evans Fund. MFA: 57.581
2. Same as above. View - Alternate
overall view
3. Same as above. Detail: 1st frieze (top) - unicorn & lion
4. Same as above. Detail: 2nd frieze - eagle with its prey
5. Same as above. Detail: 2nd frieze - winged centaur
6. Same as above. Detail: 3rd frieze - two beasts in combat
7. Same as above. Detail: 3rd frieze - birds attacking dog
8. Same as above. Detail: 3rd frieze - Hercules with the hind
9. Same as above. Detail: 3rd frieze - birds drinking at fountain
10. Same as above. Detail: 5th frieze - "kynokephalos" (dog-headed giant)
Slide Set 16
St. Luke PAinting the Virgin: Close Up
10 slides
1. Saint Luke Painting the Virgin and Child. Rogier van der Weyden (Flemish, ca. 1400-1464). Oil and tempera on panel. Panel - 137.5 x 110.8 cm (54 1/8 x 43 5/8 in.); Image - 135.0 x 108.2 cm (53 1/8 x 42 5/8 in.) Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lee Higginson. MFA: 93.153
2. Same as above. Detail: St. Luke
3. Same as above. Detail: St. Luke’s head
4. Same as above. Detail: St. Luke’s hands and drawing
5. Same as above. Detail: couple in middle background
6. Same as above. Detail: Virgin and child
7. Same as above. Detail: Virgin’s face
8. Same as above. Detail: Christ child
9. Same as above. Detail: hem of Virgin’s dress
10. Same as above. Detail: scene in left background
Slide Set 17
Objects from the Tomb of Djehuty-nekht
30 slides
Unless otherwise noted, all objects are from the Tomb of Djehuty-nekht. Egypt [El Bersheh]; Middle Kingdom, Dynasty XI (1991-1786 B.C.)
1. Procession of offering bearers: Side A. Painted wood. L: 66.5 cm. Harvard University - MFA Expedition. MFA: 21.326
2. Same as above. View: Side B
3. Same as above. Detail: priest at head of procession
4. Same as above. Detail: priest at head of procession
5. Same as above. Detail: mirror in case held by priest
6. Same as above. Detail: head of second figure
7. Same as above. Detail: face of second figure
8. Same as above. Detail: arm of second figure
9. Same as above. Detail: duck held by second figure
10. Same as above. Detail: third figure
11. Model of boat with figures. Painted wood. L: 86 cm. Harvard University - MFA Expedition. MFA: 21.406
12. Same as above. Detail: figures
13. Model of boat with figures. Painted wood. L: 91.5 cm. Gift of Mrs. Mary C. Wheelwright. MFA: 19.162
14. Model of boat with figures. Painted wood. L: 60.0 cm. Harvard University - MFA Expedition. MFA: 21.415
15. Model of beer-making scene. Painted wood. L: 39.5 cm. Harvard University - MFA Expedition. MFA: 21.807
16. Outer coffin of Prince Djehuty-nekht: Offering scene. Painted cedar wood. H: 115 cm L: 263 cm. Harvard University - MFA Expedition. MFA: 20.1822
17. Same as above. Detail: Djehuty-nekht
18. Same as above. Detail: attendant
19. Same as above. Detail: offering bearers holding birds and vessels
20. Same as above. Detail: false door
21. Same as above. Detail: offerings
22. Same as above. Detail: geese with intertwined necks
23. Same as above. Detail: offering table with cuts of meat and jars on stand
24. Same as above. Detail: painted hieroglyphic text
25. Ornamental frieze from coffin. Detail: bed ornamented with lion head, headrests, box of razors, knives. Painted wood. H: 15 cm L: 262 cm. Harvard University - MFA Expedition. MFA: 20.1823
26. Same as above. Detail: staves, daggers and arrows
27. Same as above. Detail: mirrors, palettes, bracelet and kilt
28. Same as above. Detail: vases in chest, white linen bags labeled "Royal Provisions," flail, food offerings on stands, coil of rope
29. Same as above. Detail: bull's hide shield and quivers, set of carpenter's tools
30. Lid of coffin. Detail: painted hieroglyphic inscription. Painted wood. H: 115 cm L: 263 cm. Harvard University - MFA Expedition. MFA: 20.1826
Slide Set 18
Monet in the 20th Century:
Selections from the MFA, Boston
5 slides
This set of 5 slides
accompanies the exhibition Monet in the 20th Century at the Museum
of Fine Arts, Boston from September 20 to December 27, 1998.
The numbers in
brackets correspond to the exhibition catalogue entry numbers in the book, Monet
in the 20th Century, by Paul Hayes Tucker with George T. M. Shackelford and
MaryAnne Stevens, with essays By Romy Golan, John House and Michael Leja. The
number in parentheses after the date is based on a cataloging system designed
by Daniel Wildenstein. The titles and owners of these works change
periodically, the Wildenstein number is permanent.
All works are by Claude Monet (French, 1840-1926).
1. Charing Cross Bridge, temps couvert; Charing Cross Bridge, Overcast Weather, 1900 (W.1526). Oil on canvas. 23 7/8 x 36 in. Given by Janet Hubbard Stevens in Memory of her mother, Janet Watson Hubbard. MFA: 1978.465 [cat # 9]
2. Le Bassin aux Nymphéas; The Water-Lily Pond, 1900 (W.1630). Oil on canvas. 35 1/8 x 36 1/2 in. Given in Memory of Governor Alvan T. Fuller by the Fuller Foundation. MFA: 61.959 [cat # 3]
3. Nymphéas; Water Lilies, 1905 (W.1671). Oil on canvas. 35 1/4 x 39 1/2 in. Gift of Edward Jackson Holmes. MFA: 39.804 [cat # 28]
4. Nymphéas; Water Lilies, 1907 (W.1697). Oil on canvas. 35 1/8 x 36 3/4 in. Bequest of Alexander Cochrane. MFA: 19.170 [cat # 33]
5. Le Grand Canal; The Grand Canal, 1908 (W.1738). Oil on canvas. 29 x 36 3/8 in. Bequest of Alexander Cochrane. MFA: 19.171 [cat # 51]
Slide Set 19
Ancient Near Eastern Art
20 (**), 40 (* and **), or 60 slides
*1. Seated figure: Woman; View: Three-quarter, 6000-5500 B.C. (earliest work in the Museum.) Anatolia; Neolithic. Terracotta. H: 2 cm W: 2.3 cm. Gift of Brig. General (Retired) and Mrs. Eric H.F. Svensson. MFA: 64.2052
**2. Same as above. View - Front
**3. Ovoid jar. Persia [Iran, Tall-I-Bakun]; Prehistoric. Soft clay, grayish white. H: 32.7 cm Diam.: 32.1 cm. University of Chicago-Museum of Fine Arts Persepolis Expedition of 1937. MFA: 45.959
**4. Female bust, 1900-1700 B.C. Mesopotamia [southern Iraq or southwestern Iran]. Terracotta. Mary S. and Edward J. Holmes Fund. MFA: 1972.870
*5. Female head on base, 1900-1700 B.C. Mesopotamia [Southern Iraq or Southwestern Iran]. Terracotta. Mary S. and Edward J. Holmes Fund. MFA: 1972.871
**6. Stone vessel: Portions of four bulls in high relief, ca. 3300-3200 B.C. Sumer. Limestone or gypsum (?). H: 16 cm Diam.: 22 cm. William Francis Warden Fund. MFA: 63.1258
**7. Alabaster stela fragment: Relief figure of a warrior carrying a battle axe, ca. 2200 B.C. (This is thought to be part of the Stela Set up by Naramsin, son of Sargon the Great, to celebrate a victory over the peoples east of Mesopotamia. This fragment and two others now in the Iraq Museum, Baghdad, are said to have been found in Nasiriyya, in Southern Iraq. This is the only example of Akkadian relief sculpture in the United States.) Mesopotamia, Akkadian. H: 33.5 cm W: 11 cm. Gift of the Guide Foundation through Dr. Edmundo Lassalle and Mrs. Hillary Barrett-Brown. MFA: 66.893
8. Same as above. Detail: warriors’ head
9. Stamp seal: Deeply sunk relief of bull amongst plants, ca. 4000 B.C. Anatolia [North Syrian]. Steatite. H (approx.): 4.2 cm W (approx.): 2.7 cm. Samuel Putnam Avery Fund. MFA: 46.52
*10. Three seal amulets, towards 3000 B.C. Sumer. Fox - red siliceous stone, probably carnelian; L: 2.6 cm; Bull (right) - carnelian (?); L: 2.3 cm; Bull (left) - white siliceous stone; L: 2 cm. Helen and Alice Colburn Fund. MFA: 64.523-5
*11. Three seals. Left: Serpentine cylinder seal: boat pushing through the reeds. Akkadia; Early Period, 2400-2300 B.C. Intaglio. L: 1.4 cm; Top right: In the form of a bean perforated the short way. Akkadia; Early Period, 2400-2300 B.C. Limestone. L: 2 cm; Lower right: Head of a bearded bull man. Akkadian, Early Dynasty Period III. L: 1.8 cm. Archibald Cary Coolidge Fund. MFA: 34.196, 34.1454-5
**12. Statuette of a male warrior, ca. 2900 B.C. North Syria [Tell Jedeideh]. Bronze. H: 17.8 cm W: 5 cm. The Marriner Memorial Syrian Expedition. MFA: 49.118
13. Same as above. Detail: upper torso and head
*14. Statuette of a female, ca. 2900 B.C. North Syria [Tell Jedeideh]. Bronze. H: 19 cm W: 5.4 cm. The Marriner Memorial Syrian Expedition. MFA: 49.119
*15. Same as above. View - Back
**16. Head of Gudea, Governor of Lagash, ca. 2130 (?). Sumer [Tello]. Diorite. H: 23 cm. Francis Bartlett Fund. MFA: 26.289
**17. Pottery jar from Warka. Mesopotamia; Larsa Period, ca. 2100 B.C. Painted and white-filled incised decoration. H: 14.4 cm. Seth K. Sweetser Fund. MFA: 64.1469
*18. Same as above. Detail: incised bird
*19. Four-wheeled cart drawn by two oxen accompanied by two warriors, ca. 2100 B.C. (?). Anatolia. Copper. L (cart with oxen): 18.3 cm H (cart at front rail): 8 cm H (warrior on left): 10.5 cm H (warrior on right): 9 cm. Egyptian Curator’s Fund. MFA: 62.678-80
**20. Clay tablet: List of offerings recovered by the temple official, Lu-Ninshubur, including quantities of wines, beer, flour, rice, barley, and other commodities, ca. 2000 B.C. Neo-Sumer [Umma (?)]. L: 13.1 cm. Harriet Otis Cruft Fund. MFA: 27.39)
21. Clay tablet of Warad-Sin of Larsa, ca. 1834 B.C. Babylonian. Limestone. H: 14.5 cm W: 7.9 cm D: 3.4 cm. Helen and Alice Colburn Fund. MFA: 41.814
22. Two frit rosettes, 13th century B.C. Mitannia [Syria, Tell Fakhariyah]. Left: Diam.: 6 cm; Right: Diam.: 7 cm. The Marriner Memorial Syrian Expedition. MFA: 49.102, 49.105
**23. Tyszkiewicz seal. Hittite. Hematite. H: 5.8 cm. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 98.706
*24. Horse’s collar, 8th-7th centuries B.C. Anatolia [Lake Van region]; Urartian. Denman Waldo Ross Collection. MFA: 1976.5
*25. King Warad-Sin, ca. 2000 B.C. Sumer; Dynasty III of Ur. Copper. H: 26 cm. Otis Norcross Fund. MFA: 37.1151
**26. Bronze belt with repousée design, 8th-7th centuries B.C. Anatolia [Lake Van region]; Urartian. Egyptian Curator’s Fund. MFA: 1972.398
*27. Section of a bronze belt, mid-8th century B.C. Anatolia [East Anatolia]; Urartian. W: 15.5 cm. Morris and Louise Rosenthal Fund. MFA: 1976.1
**28. Ritual vessel: In form of steatopygous female, 9th century B.C. Iran. H: 43.5 cm. Frederick Brown Fund. MFA: 62.582
29. Same as above. View - Profile from right
30. Pot in shape of a bird, early 1st Millennium B.C. Persia [said to be from Daylaman in Northwest Iran]. H (head-foot): 15 cm W: 14 cm. Horace and Florence Mayer Fund. MFA: 59.723
*31. Bull, ca. 1000 B.C. Persia [Northwest Iran, Amlash]. Red ware with spots of black paint. L: 25.5 cm. Frederick Brown Fund. MFA: 61.381
**32. Spouted jug, ca. 1000 B.C. Persia. Grey ware. H: 14 cm. Gift of Jane Doolittle, (kindness of Mr. Charles Wilkenson). MFA: 61.175
**33. Relief: Winged genius worshipping. Assyria [from Palace of Kalhu (modern Nimrud, Iraq)]; Ashur-Nasir-Pal II (888-859 B.C.). Alabaster. H: 230 cm W: 131.6 cm. Everett Fund. MFA: 81.56
34. Same as above. Detail: upper half of genius
35. Same as above. Detail: forward leg and cuneiform
*36. Relief: Winged genius pollinating the sacred tree. Assyria [from Palace of Kalhu (modern Nimrud, Iraq)]; Ashur-Nasir-Pal II (888-859 B.C.) Alabaster. H: 221.7 cm W: 176.3 cm. Charles Amos Cummings Fund. MFA: 35.731
37. Same as above. Detail: cuneiform
**38. Stela with a seated woman or goddess, 9th-8th century B.C. Neo-Hittite [Southeastern Turkey, Marash]. H: 46 cm W (greatest): 28 cm. Gift of Horace L. Mayer and Helen and Alice Colburn Fund. MFA: 60.1156
39. Ointment or libation bowl, ca. 9th century B.C. Syria. Steatite. L: 9.2 cm H: 2.8 cm. Gift of Robert E. Hecht, Jr. MFA: 63.276
*40. Lid from stone box, 9th-8th century B.C. Syria. Diam. (lid): 9.6 cm. John H. and Ernestine A. Payne Fund. MFA: 61.1075
41. Relief fragment, 705-681 B.C. Assyria [Ninevah (modern Kuyunjik), from southwestern palace of Sennacherib]. Alabaster. H: 44.5 cm W: 45.4 cm. Anna Mitchell Richards Fund. MFA: 33.684
42. Relief fragment 705-681 B.C. Assyria [Ninevah (modern Kuyunjik), from palace of Sennacherib]. Alabaster. H: 28.7 cm W: 29.4 cm. Anna Mitchell Richards Fund. MFA: 33.683
**43. Relief fragment: Relief of a battle scene, with unknown mountainside, 705-681 B.C. Assyrian [Nineveh (modern Kuyunjik)]. L: 84.5 cm W: 64 cm. Charles Amos Cummings Fund. MFA: 60.134
44. Same as above. Detail: two overlapping soldiers
*45. Relief fragment: Procession of women and children marching through palm grove in Southern Mesopotamia, 705-681 B.C. Assyria [Nineveh (modern Kuyunjik)]. Limestone. L: 85 cm W: 66 cm. Charles Amos Cummings Fund. MFA: 60.133
46. Same as above. Detail: two women, one giving water to a young child
**47. Deep "Phoenician" bowl: Upper - Procession of chariots and warriors; Lower - Hunting scene, 7th century B.C. Silver plated with gold. Diam. (top): 13.1 cm. Gift of Miss Mary Thacher in Memory of her sister, Miss Martha Thacher. MFA: 27.170
48. Same as above. Detail: three warriors with shields, marching
*49. Same as above. Detail: foot soldier flinging spear at lion, directed by bird flying above
50. Same as above. Detail: idyllic scene with bird and mountain goat
**51. Head of the demon Pazuzu, 7th-6th century B.C. Babylonia. Blue chalcedony (translucent). H: 460 cm. Helen and Alice Colburn Fund. MFA: 64.522
*52. Pin. Babylonia [Luristan]. Bronze, greenish patina. L: 24.9 cm. Maria Antoinette Evans Fund. MFA: 30.608
53. Honey bear licking his paw. Babylonia [Luristan (?)]. Stone, mottled grey and black. H: 5.4 cm. Maria Antoinette Evans Fund. MFA: 30.636
54. Hawk on base. Babylonia [Luristan]. Stone. H: 4.5 cm. Maria Antoinette Evans Fund. MFA: 30.637
**55. Phrygian red-ware pot, ca. 700 B.C. Anatolian [Gordion]. Movable rings are copied from metal prototypes. H: 11 cm Diam. (largest): 9.4 cm. Gift of Mrs. C.C. Vermeule, Jr. MFA: 60.1182
**56. Lion from street of procession at Babylon. Babylonia; Nebuchadnezzar II (604-561 B.C.) Brick glazed with turquoise, cream and yellow. L: 229.0 cm. Maria Antoinette Evans Fund. MFA: 31.898
*57. Same as above. Detail: lion head
58. Median courtier conducting chief envoy and a tribute bearer, 5th century B.C. Persia, Achaeminid [Iran, Persepolis, from Northwest Stairway of Apadana of Darius, procession of subject-nations]. Limestone. H: 45.5 cm W: 77.7 cm. Maria Antoinette Evans Fund. MFA: 39.586
*59. Head of a Persian guardsman, 5th century B.C. Persia, Achaeminid. H: 53 cm W: 46.5 cm. Archibald Cary Coolidge Fund. MFA: 40.170
*60. Persian servant. Persia, Achaeminid [Persepolis, Palace of Xerxes, southern flight of Western Stairway]. H: 69.2 cm W: 32.1 cm. Charles Amos Cummings Fund. MFA: 31.372
Slide Set 20
Mesopotamian Seals, 3500-1600 B.C.
25 slides
1. Stamp seal, 3500-3200 B.C. Possibly from northwest Persia [Uruk]; stylistically reminiscent of Mesopotamian seals from the Protoliterate period. Red and white stone. 7 cm. Seth K. Sweetser Fund. MFA: 62.468
2. Stamp seal: Number of highly conventionalized horned animals. Uruk; Protoliterate period (3500-3200 B.C.) Black limestone with a white limestone vein; fragment of larger seal. H: 4.5 cm W: 5.8 cm. Seth K. Sweetser Fund. MFA: 36.177
3. Stamp seal: Three quadrupeds, one of which is horned, 3200 B.C. Uruk. Aragonite. Diam.: 4.6 cm. Seth K. Sweetser Fund. MFA: 36.178
4. Stamp seal: Seal with domed back, four quadrupeds, 3200-3000 B.C. Uruk. Yellowish limestone. H: 3.1 cm W: 3.3 cm. Seth K. Sweetser Fund. MFA: 36.179
5. Stamp seal: Seal with domed back, twisted snake with another below, 3100 B.C. Uruk. Yellowish limestone. Diam.: 4.2 cm. Seth K. Sweetser Fund. MFA: 36.180
6. Cylinder seal: Deer and byre in early technique, 3200-3000 B.C. Sumer [Jemdet Nasr]. Marble, intaglio. L: 3.1 cm. Harriet Otis Cruft Fund. MFA: 34.192
7. Cylinder seal: Guilloche pattern. Sumer [Jemdet Nasr]. Lapis lazuli, intaglio. L: 3.8 cm. Harriet Otis Cruft Fund. MFA: 34.191
8. Cylinder seal: An eagle with outspread wings holds two reclining long-horned animals by their rumps, ca. 2300 B.C. Archaic and Sumer; Early Dynastic Period. 0.19 x 0.11 mm. Archibald Cary Coolidge Fund. MFA: 34.1449
9. Cylinder seal: Two lions, one devouring a bull and one a long-haired animal, 2400 B.C. Early Dynastic Period III. Brownish limestone. L: 3.4 cm. Archibald Cary Coolidge Fund. MFA: 34.1444
10. Cylinder seal: Double register: Upper - rams in thicket; Lower - banqueting scene, 3300 B.C. Sumer. Marble, intaglio. L: 3.4 cm. Harriet Otis Cruft Fund. MFA: 34.194
11. Cylinder seal: Two lions devouring two short-horned animals, 2300 B.C. Akkadia. White limestone. L: 2.7 cm. Archibald Cary Coolidge Fund. MFA: 34.1445
12. Cylinder seal: Double register: Upper - eagle with outspread wings holds two animals; Lower - three worn human figures, group of unrecognizable designs, and five walking human figures dressed in robes, 2500 B.C. Sumer. Petrified shell. L: 2.7 cm. Seth K. Sweetser Fund. MFA: 36.208
13. Cylinder seal: Heroes attacking man-headed bull and rearing lion, or panther, 2300 B.C. Akkadia. Lapis lazuli. L: 2.3 cm. Francis Bartlett Donation (1912). MFA: 27.647
14. Serpentine cylinder: Two heroes fighting a man-headed bull and an ordinary bull; Third group: man-headed bull stabbing another. Transition to Akkadian period. Stone and yellowish patches, intaglio. L: 4.1 cm. Pierce Fund Purchased of E. P. Warren, 1895. MFA: 98.696
15. Cylinder seal: Hero in combat with a lion and Enkidu with a bull, their bodies crossed with those of the animals, 2500 B.C. Sumer-Akkadian. Green jasper, intaglio. L: 2.8 cm. Harriet Otis Cruft Fund. MFA: 34.200
16. Cylinder seal: Hunting scene in mountains, 2600 B.C. Sumer-Akkadian. Diorite, intaglio. L: 3.6 cm. Harriet Otis Cruft Fund. MFA: 34.199
17. Cylinder seal: Sun-god, Shamash rises over hills, the sword of justice in his hand and rays extending from his shoulders; attendant opens gates of morning; worshipper follows attendant, 2500 B.C. Sumer-Akkadian. Hornblende. L: 3.3 cm. Harriet Otis Cruft Fund. MFA: 34.201
18. Cylinder seal: Hero grappling with buffalo, two lions attacking rearing bulls. Babylonia; Hammurabi period, 2500 B.C. Green stone, intaglio. L: 2.7 cm. Otis Norcross Fund. MFA: 34.177
19. Cylinder seal: Hero and Bullman struggling with bulls and a lion, 3300 B.C. Sumer. Diorite, intaglio. L: 2.5 cm. Harriet Otis Cruft Fund. MFA: 34.195
20. Serpentine cylinder: Triangular cross-hatched figure in one bent, an eagle with outspread wings in the other, 2200 B.C. Sumer. L: 2.7 cm. Archibald Cary Coolidge Fund. MFA: 34.1450
21. Cylinder seal: Mother goddess introducing the owner of the seal, a female scribe, to the seated Ishtar. Sumer-Akkadian; Ur III. Haematite, intaglio. L: 2.7 cm. Harriet Otis Cruft Fund. MFA: 34.202
22. Cylinder seal: Ritual Introduction: God with horned crown seated is leading a worshipper by hand; inscription in 3 panels. Babylonia; Hammurabi Period (1792-1750 B.C.) Haematite. L: 2.7 cm. Seth K. Sweetser Fund. MFA: 36.194
23. Cylinder seal: Cuneiform inscription. Babylonia; First Dynasty. Chalcedony. L: 3. Pierce Fund. MFA: 98.697
24. Cylinder seal: Enthroned bearded divinity holding a flower, approached by two worshippers, one carrying a goat and one in a gesture of adoration. Babylonia; First Dynasty. Haematite. L: 2.7 cm. Anonymous Gift, 1893. MFA: 93.1483
25. Cylinder seal: Four standing figures. Babylonia; First Dynasty. Brownish chalcedony, intaglio. L: 3.2 cm. Francis Bartlett Donation. MFA: 27.648
Slide Set 21
The Impressionist Generation
20 (**), 60 (* and **), or 80 slides
**1. The Inlet at Berck (Pas-de-Calais). Louis Eugène Boudin (French, 1824-1898). Oil on canvas. 54.5 x 75.0 cm (21 1/2 x 29 1/2 in.) Bequest of Mrs. Stephen S. FitzGerald. MFA: 64.1905
2. Same as above. Detail: beach house
*3. Port of Le Havre. Louis Eugène Boudin (French, 1824-1898). Oil on canvas. 39.8 x 54.2 cm (15 5/8 x 21 3/8 in.) Bequest of Elizabeth Howard Bartol. MFA: Res.27.90
*4. Fashionable Figures on the Beach. Louis Eugène Boudin (French, 1824-1898). Oil on panel. 35.5 x 57.5 cm (14 x 22 5/8 in.) Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Wilson. MFA: 1974.565
*5. Venice, Santa Maria della Salute from San Giorgio. Louis Eugène Boudin (French, 1824-1898). Oil on canvas. 46.3 x 65.4 cm (18 1/4 x 25 3/4 in.) Julian Cheney Edwards Collection. MFA: 25.111
**6. Harbor Scene. Louis Eugène Boudin (French, 1824-1898). Oil on panel. 23.3 x 32.4 cm (9 1/8 x 12 3/4 in.) Gift of Mrs. Henry Bliss. MFA: 67.906
**7. Street Singer. Edouard Manet (French, 1832-1883). Oil on canvas. 171.3 x 105.8 cm (67 3/8 x 41 5/8 in.) Bequest of Sarah Choate Sears in Memory of her husband, Joshua Montgomery Sears. MFA: 66.304
*8. Same as above. Detail: face
9. Same as above. Detail: cherries
10. Same as above. Detail: hem of dress
*11. Victorine Meurend. Edouard Manet (French, 1832-1883). Oil on canvas. 42.9 x 43.7 cm (16 7/8 x 17 1/4 in.) Gift of Richard C. Paine in Memory of his father, Robert Treat Paine II. MFA: 46.846
*12. Basket of Fruit. Edouard Manet (French, 1832-1883). Oil on canvas. 37.7 x 44.4 cm (14 7/8 x 17 1/2 in.) Bequest of John T. Spaulding. MFA: 48.576
*13. René Maizeroy. Edouard Manet (French, 1832-1883). Pastel on canvas. 56.2 x 35.0 cm (22 1/8 x 13 3/4 in.) Presented in memory of Robert Jordan by his wife. MFA: 37.621
**14. Execution of Emperor Maximilian. Edouard Manet (French, 1832-1883). Oil on canvas. 196.0 x 259.8 cm (77 1/8 x 102 1/4 in.) Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gair Macomber. MFA: 30.444
**15. Music Lesson. Edouard Manet (French, 1832-1883). Oil on canvas. 141.1 x 173.1 cm (55 1/2 x 68 1/8 in.) Anonymous Centennial Gift in memory of Charles Deering. MFA: 69.1123
16. Same as above. Detail: woman’s face
*17. Same as above. Detail: man’s head
*18. Same as above. Detail: man’s right hand strumming guitar
*19. Same as above. Detail: man’s left hand on neck of guitar
20. Same as above. Detail: man’s right foot on rug
**21. Pontoise, the Road to Gisors in Winter. Jacob Abraham Camille Pissarro (French, 1830-1903). Oil on canvas. 59.8 x 73.8 cm (23 1/2 x 29 in.) Bequest of John T. Spaulding. MFA: 48.587
22. Same as above. Detail: left side
*23. Sunlight on the Road, Pontoise. Jacob Abraham Camille Pissarro (French, 1830-1903). Oil on canvas. 52.3 x 81.5 cm (20 5/8 x 32 1/8 in.) Juliana Cheney Edwards Collection. MFA: 25.114
*24. Turkey Girl. Jacob Abraham Camille Pissarro (French, 1830-1903). Gouache on millboard. 81.0 x 65.5 cm (31 7/8 x 25 3/4 in.) Juliana Cheney Edwards Collection. MFA: 39.673
*25. Poultry Market at Gisors. Jacob Abraham Camille Pissarro (French, 1830-1903). Gouache and black chalk on paper mounted on canvas. 82.2 x 82.2 cm (32 3/8 x 32 3/8 in.) Bequest of John T. Spaulding. MFA: 48.588
*26. View from the Artist’s Window, Eragny. Jacob Abraham Camille Pissarro (French, 1830-1903). Oil on canvas. 54.5 x 65.0 cm (21 1/2 x 25 5/8 in.) Juliana Cheney Edwards Collection. MFA: 25.115
**27. Two Peasant Women in a Meadow. Jacob Abraham Camille Pissarro (French, 1830-1903). Oil on canvas. 93.0 x 73.2 cm (36 5/8 x 28 7/8 in.) Deposited by the Trustees of the White Fund, Lawrence, Massachusetts. MFA: 1333.12
28. Same as above. Detail: cows and trees
*29. Morning Sunlight on the Snow, Eragny-sur-Epte. Jacob Abraham Camille Pissarro (French, 1830-1903). Oil on canvas. 82.3 x 61.5 cm (32 3/8 x 24 1/4 in.) John Pickering Lyman Collection. MFA: 19.1321
**30. Edmondo and Thérèse Morbilli. Hilaire Germain Edgar Degas (French, 1834-1917). Oil on canvas. 116.5 x 88.3 cm (45 7/8 x 34 3/4 in.) Gift of Robert Treat Paine, II. MFA: 31.33
31. Same as above. Detail: head of woman
32. Same as above. Detail: head of man
33. Race Horses at Longchamp. Hilaire Germain Edgar Degas (French, 1834-1917). Oil on canvas. 34.1 x 41.8 cm (13 3/8 x 16 1/2 in.) S. A. Denio Collection. MFA: 03.1034
**34. Degas’ Father Listening to Lorenzo Pagans Playing the Guitar. Hilaire Germain Edgar Degas (French, 1834-1917). Oil on canvas. 81.6 x 65.2 cm (32 1/8 x 25 5/8 in.) Bequest of John T. Spaulding. MFA: 48.533
*35. Carriage at the Races. Hilaire Germain Edgar Degas (French, 1834-1917). Oil on canvas. 36.5 x 55.9 cm (14 3/8 x 22 in.) 1931 Purchase Fund. MFA: 26.790
36. Same as above. Detail: gentleman in carriage
*37. Same as above. Detail: woman and child in carriage
38. Same as above. Detail: background
*39. Portrait of a Man. Hilaire Germain Edgar Degas (French, 1834-1917). Oil on canvas. 55.4 x 45.5 cm (21 3/4 x 17 7/8 in.) Bequest of John T. Spaulding. MFA: 48.532
*40. Dancer. Hilaire Germain Edgar Degas (French, 1834-1917). Pastel on paper mounted on cardboard. 77.0 x 45.0 cm (30 1/4 x 17 3/4 in.) Tompkins Collection. MFA: 35.27
**41. Visit to a Museum [La Visite au Musée]. Hilaire Germain Edgar Degas (French, 1834-1917). Oil on canvas. 91.8 x 68.0 cm (36 1/8 x 26 3/4 in.) Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John McAndrew. MFA: 69.49
42. Same as above. Detail: face of standing woman
43. Same as above. Detail: seated woman
*44. Landscape. Hilaire Germain Edgar Degas (French, 1834-1917). Pastel over monotype on paper. Sheet: 26.7 x 35.6 cm (10 1/2 x 14 in.); Plate: 25.4 x 34.0 cm (10 x 13 3/8 in.) Denman Waldo Ross Collection. MFA: 09.295
**45. Dancers in Rose. Hilaire Germain Edgar Degas (French, 1834-1917). Pastel on paper. 84.1 x 58.1 cm (33 1/8 x 22 7/8 in.) Seth K. Sweetser Fund. MFA: 20.164
*46. Plate of Peaches. 1862. Ignace Henri Jean Théodore Fantin-Latour (French, 1836-1904). Oil on canvas. 18.1 x 32.0 cm (7 1/8 x 12 5/8 in.) M. Theresa B. Hopkins Fund. MFA: 60.792
*47. Flowers and Fruit on a Table. Ignace Henri Jean Théodore Fantin-Latour (French, 1836-1904). Oil on canvas. 60.0 x 73.3 cm (23 5/8 x 28 7/8 in.) Bequest of John T. Spaulding. MFA: 48.540
**48. Early Snow at Louveciennes. Alfred Sisley (French, 1839-1899). Oil on canvas. 54.8 x 73.8 cm (21 5/8 x 29 in.) Bequest of John T. Spaulding. MFA: 48.600
49. Same as above. Detail: houses
*50. Waterworks at Marly. Alfred Sisley (French, 1839-1899). Oil on canvas. 46.5 x 61.8 cm (18 1/4 x 24 3/8 in.) Gift of Olive Simes. MFA: 45.662
51. Same as above. Detail: background
*52. Grapes and Walnuts on a Table. Alfred Sisley (French, 1839-1899). Oil on canvas. 38.0 x 55.4 cm (15 x 21 3/4 in.) Bequest of John T. Spaulding. MFA: 48.601
*53. Rue de la Bavolle, Honfleur. Oscar Claude Monet (French, 1840-1926). Oil on canvas. 55.9 x 61.0 cm (22 x 24 in.) Bequest of John T. Spaulding. MFA: 48.580
**54. La Japonaise (Camille Monet in Japanese Costume), 1876. Oscar Claude Monet (French, 1840-1926). Oil on canvas. 231.6 x 142.3 cm (91 1/4 x 56 in.) 1951 Purchase Fund. MFA: 56.147
55. Same as above. Detail: woman’s head
*56. Same as above. Detail: samurai on kimono
**57. Fisherman’s Cottage on the Cliffs at Varengeville, 1882. Oscar Claude Monet (French, 1840-1926). Oil on canvas. 60.5 x 81.5 cm (23 7/8 x 32 1/8 in.) Bequest of Anna Perkins Rogers. MFA: 21.1331
*58. Antibes Seen from the Plateau Notre-Dame, 1888. Oscar Claude Monet (French, 1840-1926). Oil on canvas. 65.7 x 81.3 cm (25 7/8 x 32 in.) Juliana Cheney Edwards Collection. MFA: 39.672
**59. Grainstack (Sunset), 1891. Oscar Claude Monet (French, 1840-1926). Oil on canvas. 73.3 x 92.6 cm (28 7/8 x 36 1/2 in.) Juliana Cheney Edwards Collection. MFA: 25.112
*60. Charing Cross Bridge, Overcast Day, 1900. Oscar Claude Monet (French, 1840-1926). Oil on canvas. 60.6 x 91.5 cm (23 7/8 x 36 in.) Given by Janet Hubbard Stevens in Memory of her mother, Janet Watson Hubbard. MFA: 1978.465
**61. Water Lilies (I), 1905. Oscar Claude Monet (French, 1840-1926). Oil on canvas. 89.5 x 100.3 cm (35 1/4 x 39 1/2 in.) Gift of Edward Jackson Holmes. MFA: 39.804
*62. Water Lilies (II), 1907. Oscar Claude Monet (French, 1840-1926). Oil on canvas. 89.3 x 93.4 cm (35 1/8 x 36 3/4 in.) Bequest of Alexander Cochrane. MFA: 19.170
*63. White Flowers in a Bowl. Berthe Morisot (French, 1841-1895). Oil on canvas. 46.0 x 55.0 cm (18 1/8 x 21 5/8 in.) Bequest of John T. Spaulding. MFA: 48.581
*64. Fruit Displayed on a Stand. Gustave Caillebotte (French, 1848-1894). Oil on canvas. 76.5 x 100.5 cm (30 1/8 x 39 5/8 in.) Fanny P. Mason Fund in memory of Alice Thevin. MFA: 1979.196
*65. Woman with a Parasol and a Small Child on a Sunlit Hillside. Pierre Auguste Renoir (French, 1841-1919). Oil on canvas. 64.9 x 54.2 cm (18 1/2 x 22 1/8 in.) Bequest of John T. Spaulding. MFA: 48.593
*66. The Seine at Chatou. Pierre Auguste Renoir (French, 1841-1919). Oil on canvas. 73.5 x 92.5 cm (28 7/8 x 36 3/8 in.) Gift of Arthur Brewster Emmons. MFA: 19.771
67. Same as above. Detail: river bank
**68. Algerian Girl, 1881. Pierre Auguste Renoir (French, 1841-1919). Oil on canvas. 50.8 x 40.5 cm (20 x 16 in.) Julian Cheney Edwards Collection. MFA: 39.677
*69. Boating Couple, Pierre Auguste Renoir (French, 1841-1919). Pastel on paper. 45.0 x 58.5 cm (17 3/4 x 23 in.) Given in Memory of Governor Alvan T. Fuller by the Fuller Foundation. MFA: 61.393
**70. Children on the Seashore, Guernsey. Pierre Auguste Renoir (French, 1841-1919). Oil on canvas. 91.5 x 66.5 cm (36 x 26 1/8 in.) Bequest of John T. Spaulding. MFA: 48.594
71. Same as above. Detail
**72. Dance at Bougival, 1883. Pierre Auguste Renoir (French, 1841-1919). Oil on canvas. 181.8 x 98.1 cm (71 5/8 x 38 5/8 in.) Picture Fund. MFA: 37.375
73. Same as above. Detail: upper left
*74. Same as above. Detail: dancers’ faces
*75. Grand Canal Venice, 1881. Pierre Auguste Renoir (French, 1841-1919). Oil on canvas. 54.0 x 65.0 cm (21 1/4 x 25 5/8 in.) Bequest of Alexander Cochrane. MFA: 19.173
*76. Mixed Flowers in an Earthenware Pot. Pierre Auguste Renoir (French, 1841-1919). Oil on paperboard mounted on canvas. 64.9 x 54.2 cm (25 1/2 x 21 3/8 in.) Bequest of John T. Spaulding. MFA: 48.592
*77. Landscape on the Coast near Menton, 1883. Pierre Auguste Renoir (French, 1841-1919). Oil on canvas. 65.8 x 81.3 cm (25 7/8 x 32 in.) Bequest of John T. Spaulding. MFA: 48.596
**78. Gabrielle and Coco Playing Dominoes. Pierre Auguste Renoir (French, 1841-1919). Oil on canvas. 52.0 x 46.2 cm (20 1/2 x 18 1/8 in.) Given in Memory of Governor Alvan T. Fuller by the Fuller Foundation. MFA: 61.960
*79. Jacques Bergeret as a Child. Pierre Auguste Renoir (French, 1841-1919). Oil on canvas. 41.0 x 32.3 cm (16 1/8 x 12 5/8 in.) Bequest of John T. Spaulding. MFA: 48.595
*80. Girls Picking Flowers in a Meadow. Pierre Auguste Renoir (French, 1841-1919). Oil on canvas. 65.0 x 81.0 cm (25 5/8 x 31 7/8 in.) Juliana Cheney Edwards Collection. MFA: 39.675
Slide Set 22
The Post
Impressionist Generation
20 (**), 40 (*)
or 60 slides
**1. Weaver. Vincent van Gogh
(Dutch, worked in France, 1853-1890). Oil on canvas. 62.5 x 84.4 cm
(24 5/8 x 33 ¼ in.). Tompkins Collection. MFA: 58.356
**2. Postman Joseph Roulin. Vincent van Gogh (Dutch, worked in France, 1853-1890). Oil on canvas. 81.2 x 65.3 cm (32 x 25 ¾ in.). Gift of Robert Treat Paine, II. MFA: 35.1982
*3. Same as above. Detail: face
4. Same as above. Detail: nose and mouth
*5. Same as above. Detail: arm
**6. Ravine. Vincent van Gogh (Dutch, worked in France, 1853-1890). Oil on canvas. 73.0 x 91.7 cm (28 ¾ x 36 1/8 in.). Bequest of Keith McLeod. MFA: 52.1524
**7. Houses at Anvers. Vincent van
Gogh (Dutch, worked in France, 1853-1890). Oil on canvas. 75.5 x
61.8 cm (29 ¾ x 24 3/8 in.). Bequest of John T. Spaulding. MFA: 48.549
*8. Same as above. Detail: man on road
**9. Lullaby: Madame Augustine Roulin Rocking a Cradle (La Berceuse). Vincent van Gogh (Dutch, worked in France, 1853-1890). Oil on canvas. 92.7 x 72.8 cm (36 ½ x 28 5/8 in.). Bequest of John T. Spaulding. MFA: 48.548
**10. Madame Cézanne in a Red Armchair.
Paul Cézanne (France, 1839-1906). Oil on canvas. 72.5 x
56.0 cm (28 ½ x 22 in.). Bequest of Robert Treat Paine, II. MFA: 44.776
*11. Same as above. Detail: head
**12. Turn in the Road. Paul Cézanne
(France, 1839-1906). Oil on canvas. 60.5 x 73.5 cm (23 7/8 x
28 7/8 in.). Bequest of John T. Spaulding. MFA: 48.525
*13. Same as above. Detail: roofs
14. Same as above. Detail: white house
**15. Couples Relaxing by a Pond. Paul Cézanne (France, 1839-1906). Oil on canvas. 47.0 x 56.2 cm (18 ½ x 22 1/8 in.). Tompkins Collection. MFA: 48.244
*16. Fruit and Jug on a Table. Paul
Cézanne (France, 1839-1906). Oil on canvas. 32.3 x 40.8 cm (12 ¾ x
16 in.). Bequest of John T. Spaulding. MFA: 48.524
17. Self-Portrait with a Beret. Paul
Cézanne (France, 1839-1906). Oil on canvas. 64.0 x 53.5 cm (25 ¼ x
21 in.). Charles H. Bayley Picture and Painting Fund and partial gift of
Elizabeth Paine Metcalf. MFA: 1972.950
18. Nave Nave Fenua. Paul Gaugin (France, 1848-1903). Woodcut. Bequest of W.G. Russell Allen. MFA: 60.330
19. Nave Nave Fenua. Paul Gaugin (France, 1848-1903). Color woodcut printed by Louis Roy. Bequest of W.G. Russell Allen. MFA: 60.332
*20. L'Universe est Crée. Paul Gaugin (France, 1848-1903). Color woodcut printed by Louis Roy. Bequest of W.G. Russell Allen. MFA: 60.329
*21. Anti Te Pape. Paul Gaugin (France, 1848-1903). Woodcut printed in 1921 by Pola Gaugin. 8 ½ x 14 in. Bequest of W.G. Russell Allen. MFA: 60.364
22. Les Laveuses. Paul Gaugin (France, 1848-1903). Zincograph on yellow paper handcolored by Gaugin. 19 2/3 x 25 3/5 in. Bequest of W.G. Russell Allen. MFA: 60.310
**23. Entrance to the Village of Osny.
Paul Gaugin (France, 1848-1903). Oil on canvas. 60.0 x 72.6 cm
(23 5/8 x 28 5/8 in.). Bequest of John T. Spaulding. MFA: 48.545
24. Same as above. Detail: houses
**25. Flowers and Bowl of Fruit on a Table. Paul Gaugin (France, 1848-1903). Oil on canvas mounted on paperboard. 42.8 x 62.9 cm (16 7/8 x 24 ¾ in.). Bequest of John T. Spaulding. MFA: 48.546
26. Same as above. Detail: goblet
**27. Woman and a White Horse. Paul Gaugin (France, 1848-1903). Oil on canvas. 73.2 x 91.7 cm (28 7/8 x 36 1/8 in.). Bequest of John T. Spaulding. MFA: 48.547
28. Same as above. Detail: figures
**29. Where do We Come From? What are We? Where are we Going? (D'où venons-nous? Que sommes-nous? Où allons-nous?). Paul Gaugin (France, 1848-1903). Oil on canvas. 139.1 x 374.6 cm (54 ¾ x 147 ½ in.). Tompkins Collection. MFA: 36.270
*30. Same as above. Detail: woman on left
*31. Same as above. Detail: child eating orange
32. Same as above. Detail: blue idol
*33. Same as above. Detail: woman and bird in background
**34. Same as above. Detail: central figure, man picking apple
35. Same as above. Detail: figures in right foreground
36. Same as above. Detail: figures in background
**37. La Guerre et la Paix, 1901. Paul Gaugin (France, 1848-1903). Carved and polychromed tamanuja wood. Upper panel 17 ½ x 39 3/16 in. Lower Panel: 19 x 39 ¼ in. MFA: 63.2764-5
*38. Same as above. Detail: man picking apple, lower panel
39. Same as above. Detail: two figures, lower panel
40. Same as above. Detail: figure on left, lower panel
*41. Same as above. Detail: head, upper panel
*42. Soyez Amoureuses et Vous Serez Heureuses, 1889. Paul Gaugin (France, 1848-1903). Carved and polychromed linden wood. 47 x 38 in. Arthur Tracy Cabot Fund. MFA: 57.582
43. Same as above. Detail: woman's head
44. Same as above. Detail: old woman
45. Same as above. Detail: face in upper right corner
46. Same as above. Detail: cat
**47. At the Cafe La Mie. Henri
Raymond de Toulouse-Lautrec-Monfa (France, 1864-1901). Watercolor
and gouache on paper mounted on millboard mounted on panel. 53.0 x 67.8 cm (20
7/8 x 26 ¾ in.).
S. A. Denio Collection, and General Income. MFA: 40.748
*48. Same as above. Detail: woman's head
*49. Same as above. Detail: man
50. Same as above. Detail: bottle
**51. Carmin Gaudin in the Artist's Studio. Henri Raymond de Toulouse-Lautrec-Monfa (France, 1864-1901). Oil on canvas. 56.0 x 46.8 cm (22 x 18 3/8 in.). Bequest of John T. Spaulding. MFA: 48.605
52. Same as above. Detail: head
**53. Large Green Vase with Mixed Flowers. Odilon Redon (France, 1840-1916). Pastel on paper. 74.3 x 62.2 cm (29 ¼ x 24 ½ in.). Bequest of John T. Spaulding. MFA: 48.591
**54. Centaur. Odilon Redon (France, 1840-1916). Pastel on canvas. 73.0 x 60.2 cm (28 ¾ x 23 ¾ in.). Gift of Laurence K. Marshall. MFA: 64.2206
*55. Same as above. Detail: head
*56. Paris Boulevard at Night.
Pierre Bonnard (France, 1867-1947). Oil on paperboard. 45.0 x 58.2 cm
(17 ¾ x 22 7/8 in.). Bequest of John T. Spaulding. MFA: 48.520
*57. Roses in a Glass Vase. Edward Vuillard (France, 1868-1940). Oil on canvas. 37.2 x 47.0 cm (14 5/8 x 18 ½ in.). Bequest of Mrs. Edward Wheelwright by exchange, and Paintings Department Special Fund. MFA: 41.107
**58. Woman Sewing before a Garden Window. Edward Vuillard (France, 1868-1940). Oil on paper mounted on canvas mounted on panel. Design: 31.0 x 36.5 cm (12 ¼ x 14 3/8 in.). Bequest of John T. Spaulding. MFA: 48.612
*59. The Artist's Grandmother. Emile Bernard (France, 1868-1941). Oil on canvas. 60.0 x 50.4 cm (23 5/8 x 19 7/8 in.). Francis Welch Fund. MFA: 61.165
**60. View of the Seine at Herblay. Paul Signac (France, 1863-1935). Oil on canvas. 33.2 x 46.4 cm (13 1/8 x 18 ¼ in.). Gift of Julia Appleton Bird. MFA: 1980.367
Slide Set 23
Traditions of Naturalism in 19th Century French
Painting
40 slides
1. Forest at Fontainebleau. Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot (French, 1796-1875). Oil on canvas. 90.2 x 128.8 cm (35 ½ x 50 ¾ in.) Gift of Mrs. Samuel Dennis Warren. MFA: 90.199
2. Farm at Recouvrières, Niévre. Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot (French, 1796-1875). Oil on canvas. 47.5 x 70.3 cm (18 ¾ x 27 5/8 in.) The Henry C. and Martha B. Angell Collection. MFA: 19.82
3. Same as above. Detail: women, child, and horse
4. Twilight. Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot (French, 1796-1875). Oil on canvas. 50.3 x 37.0 cm (19 ¾ x 24 5/8 in.) Bequest of Mrs. Henry Lee Higginson, Sr., in Memory of her husband. MFA: 35.1163
5. Turn in the Road. Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot (French, 1796-1875). Oil on canvas. 62.5 x 48 cm (24 5/8 x 18 7/8 in.) Gift of Robert Jordan from the Collection of Eben D. Jordan. MFA: 24.214
6. Morning near Beauvais. Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot (French, 1796-1875). Oil on canvas. 36.0 x 41.5 cm (14 1/8 x 16 3/8 in.) Juliana Cheney Edwards Collection. MFA: 39.668
7. Old Beech Tree. Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot (French, 1796-1875). Oil on paper mounted on canvas. 55.8 x 46.0 cm (22 x 18 1/8 in.) The Henry C. and Martha B. Angell Collection. MFA: 19.80
8. Flowers. Narcisse-Virgile Diaz de la Peña (French, 1808-1876). Oil on canvas. 40.0 x 25.0 cm (15 ¾ x 9 7/8 in.) Bequest of Ellen F. Moseley through Margaret Le Moyne Wentworth and Helen Freeman Hull. MFA: 24.236
9. Clearing in the Forest. Narcisse-Virgile Diaz de la Peña (French, 1808-1876). Oil on panel. 18.4 x 23.5 cm (7 ¼ x 9 ¼ in.) Bequest of John T. Spaulding. MFA: 48.537
10. Turkish Cafe. Narcisse-Virgile Diaz de la Peña (French, 1808-1876). Oil on paperboard. 14.1 x 21.8 cm (5 ½ x 8 5/8 in.) Bequest of Thomas Gold Appleton. MFA: 84.278
11. Fields at Barbizon, 1867. Narcisse-Virgile Diaz de la Peña (French, 1808-1876). Oil on panel. 32.0 x 43.5 cm (12 5/8 x 17 1/8 in.) Robert Dawson Evans Collection. MFA: 17.3246
12. Bohemians Going to a Fête, Narcisse-Virgile Diaz de la Peña (French, 1808-1876). Oil on canvas. 101.0 x 81.3 cm (39 ¾ x 32 in.) Bequest of Susan Cornelia Warren. MFA: 03.600
13. Forest Interior. Narcisse-Virgile Diaz de la Peña (French, 1808-1876). Oil on canvas. 56.2 x 75.3 cm (22 1/8 x 29 5/8 in.) Gift of the Estate of Elizabeth Howes. MFA: 07.137
14. Horsemen. Honoré Victorin Daumier (French, 1808-1879). Oil on canvas. 60.4 x 85.3 cm (23 ¾ x 33 5/8 in.) Tompkins Collection. MFA: 41.726
15. Hound Pointing. Constant Troyon (French, 1810-1865). Oil on canvas. 163.8 x 130.5 cm (64 ½ x 51 3/8 in.) Gift of Mrs. Louis A. Frothingham. MFA: 24.345
16. Fox in a Trap. Constant Troyon (French, 1810-1865). Oil on canvas. 92.5 x 72.8 cm (36 3/8 x 25 5/8 in.) Gift of Julia C. Prendergast in Memory of her brother, James M. Prendergast. MFA: 21.8
17. On the Cliff. Constant Troyon (French, 1810-1865). Oil on paperboard. 25.7 x 39.2 cm (10 1/8 x 15 3/8 in.) Bequest of Mrs. Henry Lee Higginson. MFA: 35.1179
18. Cows and Cowherd. Constant Troyon (French, 1810-1865). Oil on panel. 50.4 x 68.2 cm (19 7/8 x 26 7/8 in.) Gift of Aimée and Rosamond Lamb. MFA: 64.131
19. Pool in the Forest. Pierre Etienne Théodore Rousseau (French, 1812-1867). Oil on canvas. 39.5 x 57.4 cm (15 ½ x 22 5/8 in.) Robert Dawson Evans Collection. MFA: 17.3241
20. Landscape with a Peasant Watering her Cows. Pierre Etienne Théodore Rousseau (French, 1812-1867). Oil on panel. 26.5 x 38.1 cm (10 3/8 x 15 in.) Bequest of Thomas Gold Appleton. MFA: 84.277
21. Cottage in a Clump of Trees. Pierre Etienne Théodore Rousseau (French, 1812-1867). Oil on paperboard. 20.6 x 27.6 cm (18 1/8 x 10 7/8 in.) Gift of Mrs. George H. Davenport. MFA: 43.1350
22. Sunset. François Louis Français (French, 1814-1897). Oil on canvas. 47.1 x 56.3 cm (18 ½ x 22 1/8 in.) Bequest of Ernest Wadsworth Longfellow. MFA: 37.598
23. Fishing on the Banks of the Seine. Emile Charles Lambinet (French, 1815-1877). Oil on canvas. 24.4 x 32.4 cm (9 5/8 x 12 ¾ in.) Bequest of Ernest Wadsworth Longfellow. MFA: 23.567
24. Village on the Sea. Emile Charles Lambinet (French, 1815-1877). Oil on panel. 29.4 x 46.0 cm (11 5/8 x 18 1/8 in.) Bequest of Ernest Wadsworth Longfellow. MFA: 37.600
25. Chateau - Gaillard at Sunset. Charles François Daubigny (French, 1817-1878). Oil on canvas. 38.1 x 68.5 cm (15 x 27 in.) Gift of Mrs. Josiah Bradlee. MFA: 18.18
26. Barge on a River. Charles François Daubigny (French, 1817-1878). Oil on panel. 21.5 x 41.0 cm (8 ½ x 16 1/8 in.) Gift of Mrs. George H. Davenport. MFA: 40.547
27. House of Mère Bazot, Valmandois. Charles François Daubigny (French, 1817-1878). Oil on panel. 31.5 x 59.4 cm (12 3/8 x 23 3/8 in.) The Henry C. and Martha B. Angell Collection. MFA: 19.90
28. Woman Washing Clothes at the Edge of a River. Charles François Daubigny (French, 1817-1878). Oil on canvas. 36.2 x 76.5 cm (14 ¼ x 30 1/8 in.) Gift of Louisa W. and Marian R. Case. MFA: 20.1864
29. Hollyhocks in a Copper Bowl. Jean Désiré Gustave Courbet (French, 1819-1877). Oil on canvas. 60.0 x 49.0 cm (23 5/8 x 19 ¼ in.) Bequest of John T. Spaulding. MFA: 48.530
30. Stream in the Forest. Jean Désiré Gustave Courbet (French, 1819-1877). Oil on canvas. 157.0 x 114.0 cm (61 ¾ x 44 7/8 in.) Gift of Mrs. Samuel Parkman Oliver. MFA: 55.982
31. Wooded Hillside in Winter. Jean Désiré Gustave Courbet (French, 1819-1877). Oil on canvas. 54.5 x 45.0 cm (21 ½ x 17 ¾ in.) Seth K. Sweetser Fund. MFA: 24.454
32. The Quarry [La Curée]. Jean Désiré Gustave Courbet (French, 1819-1877). Oil on canvas. 210.2 x 183.5 cm (82 ¾ x 72 ¼ in.) Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 18.620
33. Same as above. Detail: head
34. Same as above. Detail: dogs
35. North African Landscape. Eugène Fromentin (French, 1820-1876). Oil on paper mounted on canvas. 17.4 x 32.0 cm (6 7/8 x 12 5/8 in.) Gift of Maurice Goldberg. MFA: 1970.372
36. Khan in Algiers. Eugène Fromentin (French, 1820-1876). Oil on panel. 34.1 x 54.0 cm (13 3/8 x 21 ¼ in.) Bequest of James William Paige. MFA: 94.138
37. Evening at St.-Prive. Henry Joseph Harpignies (French, 1819-1916). 73.7 x 54.5 cm (29 x 21 ½ in.) Bequest of Ernest Wadsworth Longfellow. MFA: 23.486
38. Oasis. Jean Léon Gérôme (French, 1824-1904). Oil on canvas. 65.1 x 82.0 cm (25 5/8 x 32 in.) Deposited by the Trustees of the White Fund, Lawrence, Mass. MFA: 1324.12
39. Black Panther Stalking a Herd of Deer. Jean Léon Gérôme (French, 1824-1904). Oil on canvas. 52.3 x 74.0 cm (20 5/8 x 29 1/8 in.) Anonymous Gift. MFA: 30.232
40. Young Woman Watering Cattle. Julien Dupré (French, 1851-1910). Oil on canvas. 38.3 x 55.0 cm (15 1/8 x 21 5/8 in.) A. Shuman Collection. MFA: 19.17
Slide Set 24
British Paintings from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
40 slides
All artists are English, unless otherwise noted.
1. Haymaker and Sleeping Girl (Mushroom Girl). Thomas Gainsborough (English, 1727-1788). Oil on canvas. 227.3 x 149.9 cm (89 ½ x 59 in.) M. Theresa B. Hopkins Fund and Seth K. Sweetser Fund. MFA: 53.2553
2. John Eld of Seighford Hall, Stafford. Thomas Gainsborough (English, 1727-1788). Oil on canvas. 238.6 x 153 cm (94 x 60 ¼ in.) Special Painting Fund. MFA: 12.809
3. John Taylor. Thomas
Gainsborough (English, 1727-1788). Oil on canvas. 76.0 x 64.6 cm
(29 7/8 x
25 3/8 in.) Juliana Cheney Edwards Collection. MFA: 25.108
4. Mrs. Thomas Matthew. Thomas Gainsborough (English, 1727-1788). Oil on canvas. 77.0 x 64.7 cm (30 1/4 x 25 1/2 in.) Juliana Cheney Edwards Collection. MFA: 25.133
5. Captain Thomas Matthew. Thomas Gainsborough (English, 1727-1788). Oil on canvas. 77.5 x 64.5 cm (30 1/2 x 25 3/8 in.) Juliana Cheney Edwards Collection. MFA: 25.134
6. Sir William Butts, the Younger, second quarter of the 16th century. British Anonymous. Tempera and oil on panel. 74.7 x 60.2 cm (29 3/8 x 23 ¾ in.) Charles Edward French Fund. MFA: 35.1751
7. Anne, Lady de la Pole. George Romney (English, 1734-1802). Oil on canvas. 241.0 x 149.0 cm (94 7/8 x 58 5/8 in.) Given in Memory of Governor Alvan T. Fuller by the Fuller Foundation. MFA: 61.392
8. William Lock of Norbury. Sir Thomas Lawrence (English, 1769-1830). Oil on canvas. 76.3 x 63.7 cm (30 x 25 1/8 in.) Gift of Denman Ross as a Memorial to Charles G. Loring. MFA: 02.514
9. Portrait of a Man in a Blue Coat. Sir Thomas Lawrence (English, 1769-1830). Oil on canvas. 76.2 x 63.5 cm (30 x 25 in.) Bequest of George Nixon Black. MFA: 29.790
10. Sir Charles William Doyle. Margaret Carpenter (English, 1793-1872). Oil on canvas. 76.4 x 63.4 cm (30 1/8 x 25 in.) Purchased with a Gift from William de Krafft. MFA: 39.795
11. Mrs. Richard Hoare Holding her Son, Henry (unfinished variant of painting in the Wallace Collection, London). Sir Joshua Reynolds (English, 1723-1792). Oil on canvas. 76.0 x 63.5 cm (29 7/8 x 25 in.) Charles H. Bayley Picture and Painting Fund. MFA: 1982.138
12. Portrait of a British Naval Captain. Richard Wilson (English, 1713-1782). Oil on canvas. 127.0 x 101.6 cm (50 x 40 in.) Bequest of Henry Lee Shattuck in Memory of the Late Morris Gray. MFA: 1983.36
13. River Landscape with a Boy Fishing (On the Arno). Richard Wilson (English, 1713-1782). Oil on canvas. 102.0 x 127.6 cm (40 1/8 x 50 ¼ in.) Bequest of William K. Richardson. MFA: 51.449
14. Grotto by the Seaside in the Kingdom of Naples with Banditti, Sunset. Joseph Wright of Derby (English, 1734-1797). Oil on canvas. 122 x 174 cm (48 x 68 in.) Charles H. Bayley Picture and Painting Fund and other funds by exchange. MFA: 1990.95
15. Lion and Lioness, 1771. George Stubbs (English, 1724-1806). Oil on canvas. 103.0 x 127.6 cm (40 ½ x 30 ¼ in.) M. Theresa B. Hopkins Fund. MFA: 49.6
16. The Wreakers. George Morland (English, 1763-1804). Oil on canvas. 103.8 x 139.4 cm (40 7/8 x 54 7/8 in.) Bequest of William A. Coolidge Collection. MFA: 1993.41
17. Carters with a Load of Slate. George Morland (English, 1763-1804). Oil on canvas. 99.4 x 127.6 cm (39 1/8 x 50 ¼ in.) Gift of Miss Amelia Peabody. MFA: 40.589
18. Quaker Meeting, fourth quarter of 18th century or first quarter of 19th century. British Anonymous. Oil on canvas. 64.0 x 76.2 cm (25 ¼ x 30 in.) Bequest of Maxim Karolik. MFA: 64.456
19. The Use of Tears. Richard Parkes Bonington (English, 1802-1828). Oil on canvas. 40.2 x 32.3 cm (15 7/8 x 12 ¾ in.) Bequest of Josiah Bradlee. MFA: 03.740
20. Slave Ship (Slavers Throwing Overboard the Dead and Dying, Typhon Coming On). Joseph Mallord William Turner (English, 1775-1851). Oil on canvas. 90.8 x 122.6 cm (35 ¾ x 48 ¼ in.) Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 99.22
21. Fall of the Rhine at Schaffhausen. Joseph Mallord William Turner (English, 1775-1851). Oil on canvas. 148.5 x 239.8 cm (58 ½ x 94 3/8 in.) Bequest of Alice Marian Curtis, and Special Picture Fund. MFA: 13.2723
22. Seventh Plague of Egypt, 1823. John Martin (English, 1789-1854). Oil on canvas. 144.1 x 214 cm (56 ¾ x 84 ¼ in.) Francis Welch Fund. MFA: 60.1157
23. Stour Valley and Dedham Church. John Constable (English, 1776-1837). Oil on canvas. 55.5 x 77.8 cm (21 7/8 x 30 5/8 in.) Warren Collection. MFA: 48.266
24. Weymouth Bay from the Downs above Osmington Mills. John Constable (English, 1776-1837). Oil on canvas. 56.0 x 77.3 cm (22 x 30 3/8 in.) Bequest of Mr. and Mrs. William Caleb Loring. MFA: 30.731
25. Rabbit amid Ferns and Flowering Plants, 1855. William J. Webbe (English, active 1853-1878). Oil on canvas. 35.6 x 35.6 cm (14 x 14 in.) Gift of Mrs. Samuel Parkman Oliver. MFA: 1981.441
26. Promise of Spring (Opus CCCIII). Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema (Dutch, worked in England, 1836-1912). Oil on panel. 38.0 x 22.5 cm (35 x 8 7/8 in.) Bequest of Frances M. Baker. MFA: Res.39.94
27. Woman and Flowers (Opus LIX), 1868. Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema (Dutch, worked in England, 1836-1912). Oil on panel. 49.8 x 37.2 cm (19 5/8 x 14 5/8 in.) Gift of Edward Jackson Holmes. MFA: 41.117
28. Tibullus at Delia's House (Opus XXXVIII). Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema (Dutch, worked in England, 1836-1912). Oil on panel. 43.5 x 64.6 cm (17 1/8 x 25 3/8 in.) Robert Dawson Evans Collection. MFA: 17.3239
29. Hope, 1896. Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones and Studio (English, 1833-1898). Oil on canvas. 179.0 x 63.5 cm (70 ½ x 25 in.) Given in Memory of Mrs. George Marston Whitin by her four daughters, Mrs. Laurence Murray Keeler, Mrs. Sydney Russell Mason, Mrs. Elijah Kent Swift and Mrs. William Carey Crane. MFA: 40.778
30. Bocca Baciata [Lips That Have Been Kissed]. Gabriel Charles Dante Rossetti (1828-1882). Oil on panel. 32.2 x 27.1 cm (12 5/8 x 10 5/8 in.) Gift of James Lawrence. MFA: 1980.261
31. Painter's Honeymoon. Frederick Lord Leighton (1830-1896). Oil on canvas. 83.5 x 76.8 cm (32 7/8 x 30 ¼ in.) Charles H. Bayley Picture and Painting Fund. MFA: 1981.258
32. Dudley Williams. Sir Hubert von Herkomer (German, worked in Britain, 1849-1914). Oil on canvas. 76.5 x 63.4 cm (30 1/8 x 25 in.) Gift of Hetty B. Williams. MFA: 10.269
33. Les petites belges [Young Belgian Women]. Walter Richard Sickert (1860-1942). Oil on canvas. 51.0 x 41.1 cm (20 1/8 x 16 1/8 in.) Anonymous Gift. MFA: 38.774
34. Carolina. Walter Richard Sickert (1860-1942). Oil on canvas. 46.0 x 38.0 cm (18 1/8 x 15 in.) Anonymous Gift. MFA: 38.775
35. Les Vénetiennes [Venetian Women]. Walter Richard Sickert (1860-1942). Oil on canvas. 45.7 x 54.6 cm (18 x 21 ½ in.) Anonymous Gift. MFA: 38.776
36. Wonderful Month of May. Walter Richard Sickert (1860-1942). Oil on canvas. 58.0 x 65.0 cm (22 7/8 x 25 5/8 in.) Tompkins Collection. MFA: Res. 32.18
37. Lila Lancashire. John Lavery (1856-1941). Oil on canvas. 76.4 x 63.6 cm (30 1/8 x 25 in.) Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Southgate. MFA: 1983.373
38. High Spring Tide, Cork. Jack Butler Yeats (Irish, 1871-1957). Oil on canvas. 91.3 x 122.0 cm (36 x 48 in.) Gift of Henry L. Shattuck. MFA: 50.3414
39. Reclining Nude. William Thomson (Canadian, works in England, b. 1926). Oil on canvas. 66.0 x 81.3 cm (26 x 32 in.) Sophie M. Friedman Fund. MFA: 1981.27
40. Untitled, 1986. Robert Lowe (b. 1955). Acrylic on canvas. 64 x 68 in. Tompkins Collection. MFA: 1986.164
Slide Set 25
ENGLISH WORKS ON PAPER
60 slides
1. Queen Elizabeth. William Rogers (English, active 1589-1604). Engraving. 10 7/16 x 8 1/8 in. Horatio G. Curtis Fund. MFA: 45.771
2. Portrait of Jonathan Mayhew, 1767. Giovanni Battista Cipriano (Italian, worked in England, 1726-1785). Etching. Sheet: 11 1/2 x 8 3/8 in.; image: 9 9/16 x 7 1/8 in. Bequest of Mr. Abram Edmands Cutter. MFA: M16191
3. Man with a Turban, 1760. Thomas Frye (English, 1710-1762). Mezzotint. 18 7/8 x 14 1/8 in. Harvey D. Parker Collection. MFA: P3111
4. George, Prince of Wales, 1792. J.R. Smith (English, 1752-1812). Mezzotint colored by hand. 25 ½ x 18 ¾ in. Gift of M. Knoedler & Co., Inc. MFA: 54.778
5. Honourable Mrs. North, 1789. J.R. Smith (English, 1752-1812); after George Romney. Mezzotint. 19 ¾ x 13 ¾ in. Gift of M. Knoedler & Co., Inc. MFA: 54.779
6. "Billingsgate Market" plate 9 from The Microcosm of London; or London in miniature. A.W.N. Pugin (English, 1812-1852) and Thomas Rowlandson (English, 1757-1827). Etching. 26 x 32.5 cm. (10 1/8 x 12 3/4 in.). Bequest of W.G. Russell Allen. MFA: 61.495
7. "Christies' Auction Room" plate 6 from The Microcosm of London; or London in miniature. A.W.N. Pugin (English, 1812-1852) and Thomas Rowlandson (English, 1757-1827). Etching. 26 x 32.5 cm. (10 1/8 x 12 3/4 in.). Bequest of W.G. Russell Allen. MFA: 1980.630a
8 Mr. H. Angelo's Fencing Academy at the Opera House, Haymarket, 1789. Thomas Rowlandson (English, 1756-1827). Aquatint engraving in color. Sheet: 15 3/4 x 22 3/16 in.; image: 13 x 20 1/8 in. H. G. Curtis Fund. MFA:62.987
9. Marriage a la Mode, plate II. William Hogarth (English, 1697-1764). Etching and engraving. Sheet: 16 1/8 x 19 3/8 in.; plate: 15 ¼ x 18 3/16 in. Katherine E. Bullard Fund. MFA: 62.704
10. The Reward of Cruelty. William Hogarth (English, 1697-1764). Etching, 3rd state (of 4). Sheet: 23 ¾ x 17 ½ in.; plate: 15 ¼ x 12 5/8 in. Gift of Mrs. Richard E. Danielson. MFA: 1972.308
11. Classical Ruins with Flock of Sheep. John Baptist Jackson (English, 1701-1780). Color woodcut after Marco Rizzi. 16 ½ x 23 1/8 in. Gift of W.G. Russell Allen. MFA: 54.1063
12. "Fir" from Trees, 1789. John Robert Cozens (English, 1752-1799). Aquatint bound in marble paper with leather corners. 9 3/8 x 12 1/2 in. Bequest of W.G. Russell Allen. MFA: 63.770
13. Resting Man Under Large Tree by a Wooded Bank. Richard Cooper (English, ca. 1740-1814). Pen lithograph. 9 ½ x 13 in. Gift of W.G. Russell Allen. MFA: 23.1376
14. The Quadrangular Passion Flower. William Hopwood after Peter Charles Henderson (English, active 1799-1829). Aquatint and stipple engraving, printed in color and hand colored. Sheet: 24 1/4 x 19 in.; image: 18 1/8 x 14 3/8 in. Horatio Greenough Curtis Fund. MFA: 1970.21
15. Cockney - Sportsmen Shooting Flying, 1800. James Gillray (English, 1757-1815). Etching and aquatint, hand-colored. Sheet: 11 ¾ x 14 7/8 in.; plate: 10 x 14 in. Bequest of Charles Hitchcock Tyler. MFA: 33.985
16. Marriage of Cupid and Psyche, 1797. James Gillray (English, 1757-1815). Etching and aquatint handcolored. Sheet: 13 ¼ x 13 ¾ in.; image (oval): 10 ¼ x 12 ¼ in. Gift of Emily C. and Cornelius C. Vermeule in Memory of Miss Suzanne E. Chapmann. MFA:1990.619
17. "The Pheasant" from Figures of British Land Birds..to which are added a few foreign birds, 1800. Thomas Bewick (English, 1752-1828). Wood engraving. 9 1/2 x 5 9/16 in. Gift of the legatees under the will of Ellen T. Bullard in accordance with her request. MFA: 59.825
18. Landscape, Men in Boat on Lake, Hills Beyond. Joseph Mallord William Turner (English, 1775-1851). Watercolor and gouache on medium thick, wove handmade paper. 9 1/8 x 11 5/8 in. Bequest of Mrs. Alice A. Hay. MFA: 1987.292
19. Tintagel Castle, Cornwall, 1813-8. Joseph Mallord William Turner (English, 1775-1851). Watercolor. 6 1/8 x 9 5/16 in. Gift of the Legatees under the of H.T. Bullard. MFA: 59.796
20. Dover Castle from the Sea, 1822. Joseph Mallord William Turner (English, 1775-1851). Watercolor on paper. 15 7/8 x 23 9/16 in. Bequest of David P. Kimball in memory of his wife, Cinra Bertram Kimball. MFA: 23.513
21. The Temptation and Fall of Eve, 1808. William Blake (English, 1757-1827). Illustration for Milton's "Paradise Lost." Pen and watercolor. 49.7 x 38.7 cm. (19 5/8 x 15 1/4 in.) Gift by Subscription. MFA: 90.99
22. "Circle of the Lustful (Canto V)" illustration for Dante's Inferno, England, 1824-7. Line engraving. Plate: 281 x 356 mm (11 1/16 x 14 in.) Special Print Fund. MFA: M27823
23. Adam and Eve Driven Out of Paradise, 1827. John Martin (English, 1789-1854). Illustration to John Milton's "Paradise Lost." Mezzotint proof. Sheet: 13 15/16 x 20 5/16 in.; plate: 10 x 13 ¾ in. Gift of Samuel Glaser. MFA: 69.1326
24. Hotel de Cluny, Paris, 1839. After Thomas Shotter Boys (English, 1803-1874). Crayon lithograph printed in color. Sheet: 14 ¾ x 21 ½ in.; image: 10 ¾ x 14 in. Bequest of W.P.P. Longfellow. MFA: M25042
25. Interior of Lucca Cathedral. John Ruskin (English, 1819-1900). Watercolor over pencil. 20 x 13 15/16 in. Gift of Mrs. Frederick W. Hilles. MFA: 53.141
26. Cyclamen, 1873. John Ruskin (English, 1819-1900). Watercolor over gouache on gray paper. Sheet: 8 13/16 x 9 5/16 in. (215 x 240 mm). Bequest of Sara Norton. MFA: 23.3
27. Summer Morning. David Lucas (English, 1802-1881). After John Constable. Mezzotint, proof touched with pencil, by Constable. Sheet: 17 1/8 x 23 1/8 in.; plate: 6 7/8 x 9 15/16 in. Bequest of F. Bullard. MFA: M24005
28. An Old Hulk at Gosport, Hampshire. George Chambers (English, 1803-1840). Watercolor and white gouache. 9 13/16 x 14 1/4 in. (25 x 36 cm). Income of Margaret C. Wyman Fund. MFA: 47.1430
29. Landscape on the River Mordach, Looking Towards Barmouth. George Fripp (English, 1813-1896). Watercolor. 11 5/8 x 21 3/16 in. Gift of L. Aaron Lebowich. MFA: 53.65
30. Falls of the Tummel, 1850. James Duffield Harding (English, 1797-1863). Watercolor. 13 7/8 x 20 1/8 in. John Wheelock Elliot Fund. MFA: 63.1633
31. The Early Ploughman. Samuel Palmer (English, 1805-1881). Etching, touched proof. Sheet: 10 15/16 in.; plate: 7 x 10 in. Bequest of W.G. Russell Allen. MFA: 61.486
32. The Jewel Box, 1868. Arthur Boyd Houghton (English, 1836-1875). Watercolor. 6 15/16 x 4 11/16 in. Mary L. Smith Fund. MFA: 63.1630
33. Le Chant d'Amour, 1865. Edward Burne-Jones (English, 1833-1898). Gouache on paper mounted on panel. 22 x 30 3/4 in. Bequest of Martin Brimmer. MFA: 06.2432
34. Cinderella, 1863. Edward Burne-Jones (English, 1833-1898). Watercolor and gouache on paper mounted on canvas. 26 3/8 x 12 3/8 in. Anonymous Gift in Memory of Charlotte Beebe Wilburs, 1932. MFA: 32.409
35. Head of a Woman Asleep. Edward Burne-Jones (English, 1833-1898). Pencil on paper. 10 1/8 x 9 3/8 in. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Peter A Wick. MFA: 59.1009
36. Before the Battle. Gabriel Dante Rossetti (English, 1828-1882). Watercolor on paper, mounted on canvas. 42 x 28 cm. Picture Fund. MFA: 12.1164
37. "The Rose Garden" design for title page to Early Italian Poets, 1861. Gabriel Dante Rossetti (English, 1828-1882). Pen, pencil and black ink. 6 ½ x 5 3/8 in. Print Department Special Fund. MFA: 58.51
38. The Father's Leave-Taking, 1879. William Holman Hunt (English, 1827-1910). Etching on cream, smooth, laid paper. Sheet: 13 x 18 3/16 in. (330 x 475 mm). Platemark: 7 3/8 x 9 7/8 in. (190 x 251 mm). Gift of the Print and Drawing Club. MFA: 1993.878
39. Lady of Shallott. Proof for Moxon edition of Tennyson Poems, 1857. William Holman Hunt (English, 1827-1910). Wood engraving on India paper. Sheet: 8 ¾ x 6 3/16 in.; image: 3 11/16 x 3 1/4 in. John H. and Ernestine A. Payne Fund. MFA: 55.1349
40. Cloaked Figure on a Bier (Study for George Eliot's novel "Romola"). Frederick Lord Leighton (English, 1830-1896). Black and white chalk on blue paper. 11 1/4 x 17 1/4 in. Lee M. Friedman. MFA: 61.1383
41. "The Cave of Spleen" from The Rape of the Lock by Alexander Pope. Aubrey Beardsley (English, 1872-1898). Pen and India ink. 10 x 6 7/8 in. Gift of the Estate of William Sturgis Bigelow. MFA: 27.61
42. The Shepherd's Calendar: March. Walter Crane (English, 1845-1915). Pen and black ink. Sheet: 8 1/4 x 6 1/16 in. Hartley Collection. MFA: 55.1473
43. "White Tulips lift the banner red" from Flora's Feast: A Masque of Flowers. Walter Crane (English, 1845-1915). Pen lithograph proof and watercolor. 8 1/16 x 6 in. Gift of Mrs. John L. Gardner. MFA: 92.2574
44. The King's Guards Rescue the Miller's Son from Pretended Drowning. Walter Crane (English, 1845-1915). Watercolor on paper. 8 x 12 1/2 in. Gift of Mrs. John Gardner. MFA: 92.2578
45. "Teasing a Butterfly" from Fairyland: A Series of Pictures from the Elf World, New York, 1870. Richard Doyle (English, 1824-1883). Wood engraving. 4 1/8 x 5 1/8 in. Gift of Mrs. F.E. Donaldson, Jr. MFA: 55.512
46. Peacocks. Edward Detmold (English, 1883-1957). Large oblong plate; drypoint. Sheet: 16 1/4 x 20 13/16 in.; plate: 12 11/16 x 16 1/8 in. George Peabody Gardner Fund. MFA: 58.415
47. Old Mo. Walter Richard Sickert (English, 1860-1942). Etching and aquatint. Sheet: 12 7/8 x 9 3/8 in.; plate: 8 1/8 x 6 1/8 in. Gift of L. Aaron Lebowich. MFA: 50.3301
48. Wet Evening in Oxford Street, 1919. Christopher Richard Wayne Nevinson (English, 1889-1946). Lithograph on oriental paper. Image: 28 3/4 x 19 in. Lee M. Friedman Fund. MFA: 1986.11
49. Study of a Woman's Head. Frederick Sandys (English, 1832-1904). Pencil drawing on green paper. 20 x 16 1/4 in. Hartley Collection. MFA: 55.1472
50. A Lithograph in White Line. Charles Hazelwood Shannon (English, 1865-1937). Lithograph. 6 ¾ x 6 7/8 in. (172 x 174 mm). Frederick Brown Fund. MFA: 34.651
51. Portrait of the Artist in a Black Gown. Augustus Edwin John (English, 1879-1961). Etching and drypoint. Sheet: 13 13/16 x 9 11/16 in.; plate: 6 1/2 x 3 7/8 in. Lee N. Friedman Fund. MFA: 62.760
52. Combat, 1936. Stanley William Hayter (English, 1901-1988). Engraving and soft ground etching. Sheet: 21 ¾ x 27 7/8 in.; image: 16 13/16 x 19 7/16 in. Bequest of W. G. Russell Allen. MFA: 63.381
53. Wittgenstein the Soldier, 1964-65. Eduardo Paolozzi (English, b. 1924). Silkscreen print from the portfolio "As Is When." Sheet: 38 x 27 in.; image: 30 5/16 x 21 13/16 in. Lee M. Friedman Fund. MFA: 67.94
54. Lots of Pictures - Lots of Fun, 1971. Eduardo Paolozzi (English, b. 1924). Color screenprint on smooth white wove paper. Sheet: 30 x 22 in. (761 x 559 mm).; image: 25 5/8 x 20 1/2 in. (652 x 522 mm). Gift of Herbert and Mildred Lee. MFA: 1992.30
55. Architectural Study, 1965. Ben Nicholson (English, 1894-1982). Etching. Sheet: 17 x 14 7/8 in.; plate:12 ¾ x 11 in. Gift of Donald and Jeanne Stanton. MFA: 1991.1060
56. Lorenzo the Magnificent and Niccolo the Gear, 1967. Gillian Ayres (English, b. 1930). Silkscreen. 30 ½ x 22 5/8 in. Lee M. Friedman Fund. MFA: 69.1233
57. "The Princess in her Tower" two pages from Six Fairy Tales from Brothers Grimm, 1969-70. David Hockney (English, b. 1937). Etching, aquatint, and drypoint. Each page: 17 5/8 x 12 in. William A. Sargent Fund. MFA: 1971.66
58. Edward Lear, 1964. David Hockney (English, b. 1937). Drypoint, etching and aquatint. 19 1/2 x 15 7/8 in. IGAS Fund. MFA: 67.985
59. Found Objects. Patrick Caulfield (English, b. 1936). Silkscreen. 36 ½ x 28 in. Lee M. Friedman Fund. MFA: 1971.17
60. Reflector, 1973. Brendan Neiland (English, b. 1941). Photographic silkscreen with embossing. Sheet: 29 5/8 x 43 1/16 in. (752 x 1095 mm).Print Department Contribution Account. MFA: 1974.420
Slide Set 26
The Figure in 19th Century French Painting
45 slides
1. Napoleon in his Coronation Robes. Robert Jacques François Faust Lefèvre (French, 1755-1830). Oil on canvas. Design: 251.1 x 191.5 cm (98 7/8 x 75 3/8 in.) William Sturgis Bigelow Collection. MFA: 26.789
2. General Bonaparte Visiting the Plague-Stricken at Jaffa. Antoine Jean Gros, Baron and Studio (French, 1771-1835). Oil on canvas. 118.5 x 164.0 cm (46 3/4 x 64 1/2 in.) S. A. Denio Collection. MFA: 47.1059
3. Old Man Seated on a Trunk. Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot (French, 1796-1875). Oil on paper mounted on prestwood. 32.1 x 23.0 cm (12 5/8 x 9 in.) The Henry C. and Martha B. Angell Collection. MFA: 19.79
4. Portrait of a Man. Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot (French, 1796-1875). Oil on canvas. 34.0 x 23.7 cm (13 3/8 x 9 3/8 in.) Gift of Samuel Dennis Warren. MFA: 91.27
5. Woman with a Pink Shawl, about 1866-70. Jean -Baptiste Camille Corot (French, 1796-1875). Oil on canvas. 67.8 x 56.0 cm (26 3/4 x 22 in.) The Henry and Martha B. Angell Collection. MFA: 19.81
6. Young Woman Weaving a Wreath of Flowers. Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot (French, 1796-1875). Oil on canvas. 70.2 x 47.0 cm (27 5/8 x 18 1/2 in.) Bequest of David P. Kimball in memory of his wife, Clara Bertram Kimball. MFA: 23.511
7. Marquis de Pastoret.
Hippolyte Delaroche (French, 1797-1856). Oil on canvas.
155.3 x 122.6 cm
"(61 1/8 x 48 1/6 in.) Susan Cornelia Warren Fund and the
Picture Fund. MFA: 11.1449
8. The Entombment of Christ. Ferdinand Victor Eugène Delacroix (French, 1798-1863). Oil on canvas. 162.6 x 132.1 cm (64 x 52 in.) Gift by Contribution in Memory of Martin Brimmer. MFA: 96.21
9. Lion Hunt. Ferdinand Victor Eugène Delacroix (French, 1798-1863). Oil on canvas. 91.7 x 117.5 cm (36 1/8 x 46 1/4 in.) S. A. Denio Collection. MFA: 95.179
10. Same as above. Detail: mounted hunter
11. Harem in a Garden. Narcisse-Virgile Diaz de la Peña (French, 1808-1876). Oil on canvas. 36.7 x 28.2 cm (49 1/2 x 11 1/8 in.) Bequest of Harriet J. Bradbury. MFA: 30.501
12. Young Woman Resting in a Forest Clearing. Narcisse-Virgile Diaz de la Peña (French, 1808-1876). Oil on panel. 30.0 x 45.7 cm (11 3/4 x 18 in.) Gift of Edward Jackson Holmes. MFA: 41.116
13. Triumphant Advocate. Honoré Victorin Daumier (French, 1808-1879). Oil on canvas. 60.2 x 45.0 cm (23 3/4 x 17 3/4 in.) Bequest of John T. Spaulding. MFA: 48.531
14. Man on a Rope. Honoré
Victorin Daumier (French, 1808-1879). Oil on canvas.
110.5 x 72.3 cm
(43 1/2 x 28 1/2 in.) Tompkins Collection. MFA: 43.31
15. A Miser (study for "Timon of Athens"). Thomas Couture (French, 1815-1879). Oil on canvas. 81.2 x 65.3 cm (32 x 25 3/4 in.) Bequest of Ernest Wadsworth Longfellow. MFA: 23.570
16. Two Soldiers (study for "The Enrollment of the Volunteers of 1792"). Thomas Couture (French, 1815-1879). Oil on canvas. 81.8 x 65.5 cm (32 1/4 x 25 3/4 in.) Gift by contribution. MFA: 77.236
17. A Soldier (study for "The Enrollment of the Volunteers of 1792"). Thomas Couture (French, 1815-1879). Oil on paperboard. 45.9 x 36.5 cm (18 1/8 x 14 3/8 in.) Bequest of Ernest Wadsworth Longfellow. MFA: 23.462
18. A Widow. Thomas Couture (French, 1815-1879). Oil on canvas. 92.2 x 73.6 cm (36 1/4 x 29 in.) Bequest of Ernest Wadsworth Longfellow. MFA: 23.499
19. Head of a Young Woman. Thomas
Couture (French, 1815-1879). Oil on canvas. 50.0 x 43.1 cm
(19 5/8 x 17 in.) Gift by contribution. MFA: 80.484
20. Family Group. Thomas Couture (French, 1815-1879). Oil on canvas. 40.5 x 32.0 cm (16 x 12 5/8 in.) James Fund. MFA: 99.4
21. Officer. Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier (French, 1815-1891). Oil on panel. 10.6 x 8.4 cm (4 1/8 x 3 1/4 in.) Abbot Lawrence Fund. MFA: 03.623
22. Horseman (study for "Scout"). Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier (French, 1815-1891). Oil on panel. 15.7 x 11.5 cm (6 1/8 x 4 1/2 in.) Abbot Lawrence Fund. MFA: 03.624
23. Two Soldiers. Jean Louis
Ernest Meissonier (French, 1815-1891). Oil on panel.
18.3 x 12.5 cm
(7 1/4 x 4 7/8 in.) Gift of the Estate of Henry P. Kidder. Res.29.30
24. Standard Bearer. Eugène
Fromentin (French, 1820-1876). Oil on canvas. 59.0 x 89.3 cm (23
1/4 x
35 1/8 in.) Robert Dawson Evans Collection. MFA: 17.3254
25. Captives. Evariste Vital Luminais (French, 1822-1896). Oil on canvas. 56.0 x 46.3 cm (22 x 18 1/4 in.) Gift of Dorothy Jordan Robinson, from the Collection of Eben D. Jordan. MFA: 24.230
26. Homer: Epic Poetry (reduction of a mural in Boston Public Library). Pierre Cecile Puvis de Chavannes (French, 1824-1898). Oil on canvas. 124.5 x 63.2 cm (49 x 24 7/8 in.) Bequest of David P. Kimball in Memory of his wife Clara Bertram Kimball. MFA: 23.506
27. Moorish Bath. Jean Léon Gérôme (French, 1824-1904). Oil on canvas. 50.8 x 40.8 cm (20 x 16 in.) Gift of Robert Jordan from the Collection of Eben D. Jordan. MFA: 24.217
28. L’Eminence Grise. Jean Léon
Gérôme (French, 1824-1904). Oil on canvas. 68.5 x 101.0 cm
(27 x
39 3/4 in.) Bequest of Susan Cornelia Warren. MFA: 03.605
29. Same as above. Detail: his eminence
30. Same as above. Detail: a guard
31. Greek Slave. Jean Léon Gérôme
(French, 1824-1904). Oil on canvas. 54.0 x 37.0 cm (21
1/4 x
14 5/8 in.);design extends onto present tacking margins. Gift of George A.
Goddard. MFA: 87.410
32. Fraternal Love. William Adolphe Bouguereau (French, 1825-1905). Oil on canvas. 147.0 x 113.8 cm (57 7/8 x 44 3/4 in.) Gift of the estate of Thomas Wigglesworth. MFA: 08.186
33. Reading Lesson. Auguste
Toulmouche (French, 1829-1890). Oil on canvas. 36.5 x 27.5 cm
(14 3/8 x 10 7/8 in.) Gift of Francis A. Foster. MFA: 24.1
34. Woman with a Taper (study for "Religious Procession in Brittany"). Jules Breton (French, 1827-1906). Oil on canvas. 54.0 x 39.9 cm (21 1/4 x 15 3/4 in.) Gift of Edward Jackson Holmes. MFA: 41.115
35. Mary Sears. Joseph Florentin
Léon Bonnat (French, 1833-1922). Oil on canvas. 126.5 x 75.0 cm
(49 3/4 x 29 1/2 in.) Gift of Miss. Clara Endicott Sears.
MFA: 30.766
36. Woman of Paris: The Circus Lover. James Jacques Joseph Tissot (French, 1836-1902). Oil on canvas. 147.2 x 101.6 cm (58 x 40 in.) Juliana Cheney Edwards Collection. MFA: 58.45
37. Same as above. Detail: audience in right foreground
38. Same as above. Detail: clown and gentleman in front row
39. Same as above. Detail: trapeze artist (an aristocrat)
40. Wheatfield. Léon Augustin
Lhermitte (French, 1844-1925). Oil on canvas. 53.2 x 77.5 cm
(21 x
30 1/2 in.) Bequest of Julia C. Prendergast in Memory of her brother,
James Maurice Prendergast. MFA: 44.38
41. Friend of the Humble (Supper at Emmaus). Léon Augustin Lhermitte (French, 1844-1925). Oil on canvas. 155.5 x 223.0 cm (61 1/4 x 87 3/4 in.) Gift of J. Randolph Coolidge. MFA: 92.2657
42. French Soldiers in the Snow. Paul Louis Narcisse Grolleron (French, 1848-1901). Oil on panel. 24.0 x 33.0 cm (9 1/2 x 13 in.) Gift of the Estate of Francis A. Foster. MFA: 67.672
43. Children Feeding Geese.
Julien Dupré (French, 1851-1910). Oil on canvas. 81.5 x 65.0 cm
(32 1/8 x 25 5/8 in.) Gift of Louise W. and Marian R. Case.
MFA: 20.1865
44. Same as above. Detail: woman and children
45. Turkish Sentinel. Charles Bargue (French, ca.1825-1883). Oil on panel. 28.0 x 21.0 cm (11 x 8 1/4 in.) Bequest of Susan Cornelia Warren. MFA: 03.601
Slide Set 27
17th and 18th
century French Painting
60 slides
The slides are in alphabetical order by artist’s last name.
1. Halt at the Spring, 1765. François Boucher (French, 1703-1770). Oil on canvas. 208.5 x 290.0 cm (82 1/8 x 114 1/8 in.) Gift of the Heirs of Peter Parker. MFA: 71.2
2. Return from Market, 1767. François Boucher (French, 1703-1770). Oil on canvas. 209.4 x 290.6 cm (82 1/2 x 114 3/8 in.) Gift of the Heirs of Peter Parker. MFA: 71.3
3. Young Woman with Flowers in Her Hair. François Boucher (French, 1703-1770). Oil on canvas. 57 x 46 cm (22 3/8 x 18 1/8 in.) Bequest of Forsyth Wickes, Forsyth Wickes Collection. MFA: 65.2637
4. Shepherd Boy Playing Bagpipes, 1754. François Boucher (French, 1703-1770). Oil on canvas. 55.2 x 49.8 cm (21 3/4 x 19 5/8 in.) Given in Memory of Governor Alvan T. Fuller by the Fuller Foundation MFA: 61.958
5. Christ and the Woman of Samaria, about 1664. Sébastien Bourdon (French, 1616-1671). Oil on canvas. 144.5 x 199.2 cm (56 7/8 x 78 3/8 in.) Juliana Cheney Edwards Collection. MFA: 68.23
6. Rebecca and Eleazer, about 1664. Sébastien Bourdon (French, 1616-1671). Oil on canvas. 144.0 x 199.0 cm (56 3/4 x 78 3/8 in.) Juliana Cheney Edwards Collection. MFA: 68.24
7. Portrait of Two Boys (The Autichamp Brothers?). Attributed to Joseph Boze (French, 1744-1826). Oil on canvas. 72.4 x 58.4 cm (28 1/2 x 23 in.) Forsyth Wickes Collection. MFA: 65.2636
8. Valentin Valleron de Parrochel, 1647. Philippe de Champaigne (French, 1602-1674). Oil on canvas. 73.8 x 60.0 cm (29 x 23 5/8 in.) Denman Waldo Ross Collection. MFA: 06.119
9. Portrait of Reverend Prior Giovanni Antonio Philippini. Philippe de Champaigne (French, 1602-1674). Oil on canvas. 73.3 x 59.7 cm (28 7/8 x 23 1/2 in.) Bequest of William A. Coolidge. MFA: 1993.35
10. Kitchen Table, 1755. Jean Siméon Chardin (French, 1699-1779). Oil on canvas. 39.8 x 47.5 cm (15 5/8 x 18 3/4 in.) Gift of Mrs. Peter Chardon Brooks. MFA: 80.512
11. Still Life with Tea Pot, Grapes, Chestnuts, and a Pear, 1764. Jean Siméon Chardin (French, 1699-1779). Oil on canvas. 32 x 40 cm (12 5/8 x 15 3/4 in.) Gift of Martin Brimmer. MFA: 83.177
12. Fruit and a Silver-Gilt Goblet on a Ledge. Follower of Jean Siméon Chardin (French, 1699-1779). Oil on canvas. 33.0 x 43.0 cm (13 x 17 7/8 in.) Bequest of John T. Spaulding. MFA: 48.526
13. Portrait of a Woman in Turkish Costume (said to be Mlle de Romans), 1762. François Hubert Drouais (French, 1727-1775). Oil on canvas. 60.3 x 49.7 cm (23 3/4 x 19 9/16 in.) Forsyth Wickes Collection. MFA: 65.2640
14. Marie Antoinette as a Young Girl (after a lost engagement portrait). Copy after Joseph Ducreux (French, 1735-1802). Oil on canvas. 64.5 x 53.5 cm (25 3/8 x 21 in.)Gift of Julia Appleton Bird. MFA: 1981.722
15. Landscape with Saint Jerome and the Lion. Gaspard Dughet (called Gaspard Poussin) (French [worked in Rome], 1615-1675). Oil on canvas. 122.2 x 180.0 cm ( 48 1/8 x 70 in.) Seth K. Sweetser Fund. MFA: 52.393
16. Joseph-Marie Vien with a Palette. Joseph-Siffred Duplessis (French, 1752-1802). Oil grisaille on paper mounted on canvas. 31.4 x 24.6 cm (12 3/8 x 9 3/8 in.) Forsyth Wickes Collection. MFA: 65.2643
17. The Good Mother. Jean Honoré Fragonard (French, 1732-1806). Oil on canvas. 65.0 x 54.0 cm (25 5/8 x 21 1/4 in.) Bequest of Robert Treat Paine, 2nd. MFA: 44.777
18. Mother and Child. Jean -Honoré Fragonard (French, 1732-1806). Oil on canvas. 46.4 x 37.5 cm (18 1/4 x 14 3/4 in.) Forsyth Wickes Collection. MFA: 65.2644
19. Portrait of a Young Woman Wearing a Blue Ribbon at her Throat. Attributed to Jean-Martial Frédou (French, 1711-1795). Pastel on paper. 46.5 x 37.5 cm (18 1/4 x 14 3/4 in.) Bequest of Forsyth Wickes, Forsyth Wickes Collection. MFA: 65.2664
20. Portrait of a Man (Monsieur de Praroman). Jean-Martial Frédou (French, 1711-1795). Pastel on paper. 29.8 x 23.5 cm (11 3/4 x 9 1/4 in.) Forsyth Wickes Collection. MFA: 65.2658
21. Portrait of a Woman (said to be Madame de Praroman née d’Affry), 1638. French Anonymous. Pastel on paper. 57.2 x 48.3 cm (22 1/2 x 19 in.) Forsyth Wickes Collection. MFA: 65.2657
22. Portrait of a Woman Wearing a Pearl Necklace, 1638. French Anonymous. Oil on panel. 169.5 x 140.5 cm (66 3/4 x 55 1/4 in.) Bequest of Forsyth Wickes, Forsyth Wickes Collection. MFA: 65.2646
23. Flowers, Butterfly and Book, painted before 1850. French Anonymous. Oil on panel. 10 1/2 x 14 1/4 in. (26.6 x 36.2 cm). Gift of Mrs. Maxim Karolik for the M. and M. Karolik Collection of American Paintings, 1815-1865. MFA: 47.1252
24. Head of a Young Woman, 18th century. French Anonymous. Oil on canvas. 42 x 34.5 cm (16 1/2 x 13 5/8 in.) Forsyth Wickes Collection. MFA: 65.2651
25. Head of a Young Woman (Madame de Pompadour), 18th century. French Anonymous. Oil on panel. 25.4 x 22.55 cm (10 x 8 7/8 in.) Forsyth Wickes Collection. MFA: 65.2639
26. Apollo and the Muses on Mount Helicon, 1680. Claude Lorrain (Claude Gellée) (French [worked in Rome], 1600-1682). Oil on canvas. 99.7 x 136.5 cm (39 1/4 x 53 3/4 in.) Picture Fund. MFA: 12.1050
27. Mill on a River, 1631. Claude Lorrain (Claude Gellée) (French [worked in Rome], 1600-1682). Oil on canvas. 61.5 x 84.5 cm (24 1/4 x 33 1/4 in.) Seth K. Sweetser Fund. MFA: 44.72
28. Young Woman in a White Hat, about 1780. Jean Baptiste Greuze (French, 1725-1805). Oil on canvas. 46.8 x 46.5 cm (22 3/8 x 18 1/4 in. ) Gift of Jessie H. Wilkinson Fund, Grant Walker Fund, Seth K. Sweetser Fund, and Abbot Lawrence Fund. MFA: 1975.808
29. Portrait of a Man (said to be the Chevalier de Damery), about 1765. Jean Baptiste Greuze (French, 1725-1805). Oil on canvas. 65.1 x 55.1 cm (25 5/8 x 21 3/4 in.) Charles H. Bayley Picture and Painting Fund. MFA: 1982.140
30. Portrait of a Child. Follower of Jean Baptiste Greuze. Oil on canvas. 40.7 x 32.6 cm (16 x 12 7/8 in.) Gift of Edwin H. Abbot, Jr., in Memory of his mother, Martha T. Abbot. MFA: 49.1145
31. The Death of Seneca. Noël Hallé (French, 1711-1781). Oil on canvas. 153.7 x 122.0 cm (60 1/2 x 48 in.) Juliana Cheney Edwards Collection. MFA: 1978.123
32. Presumed Portrait of Mademoiselle Rosalie Duthé. Attributed to Claude-Jean-Baptiste Hoin (French, 1750-1817). Pastel on paper. 45.7 x 36.8 cm (18 x 14 1/2 in.) Forsyth Wickes Collection. MFA: 65.2660
33. Young Woman and a Servant with an Empty Birdcage. Nicolas Lancret (French, 1690-1745). Oil on canvas. 46.2 x 54.7 cm (18 1/8 x 21 1/2 in.) Martin Brimmer Fund, Ernest Wadsworth Longfellow Fund, and Mrs. Edward Wheelwright Fund. MFA: 40.478
34. Luncheon Party in a Park [Le Déjeuner de jambon], ca. 1735. Nicolas Lancret (French, 1690-1745). Oil on canvas. 55.7 x 46 cm (21 5/16 x 18 1/8 in.) Forsyth Wickes Collection. MFA: 65.2649
35. La Sérénade. Nicolas Lancret (French, 1690-1745). Oil on panel. 27 x 20 cm (10 5/8 x 7 7/8 in.) Forsyth Wickes Collection. MFA: 65.2648
36. François Armand de Gontaut, Duc de Biron, 1714. Nicolas de Largillierre (French, 1656-1746). Oil on canvas. 138.8 x 106.6 cm (54 5/8 x 42 in.) Juliana Cheney Edwards Collection. MFA: 1981.283
37. Portrait of a Woman in a Rose-Colored Gown [La Dame en Rose]. Maurice Quentin de La Tour (French, 1704-1788). Pastel on paper. 63.5 x 53.3 cm (25 x 21 in.) Forsyth Wickes Collection. MFA: 65.2661
38. The Entombment of Christ, about 1645. Mathieu Le Nain (French, about 1607-1677). Oil on canvas. 81.3 x 105.52 cm (32 x 41 3/8 in.) Gift of John Goelet in Memory of George Peabody Gardner. MFA: 1978.225
39. The Crucifixion with the Virgin, Saint John and Saint Mary Magdalene. Attributed to Mathieu Le Nain (French, about 1607-1677). Oil on canvas. 153.0 x 105.5 cm (60 1/4 x 41 3/4 in.) M.Theresa B. Hopkins Fund. MFA: 58.1197
40. Servant Girl Plucking a Chicken, late 18th century. Follower of Nicolas-Bernard Lépicié; French (?). Oil on canvas. 89 x 71 cm (35 x 28 in.) Forsyth Wickes Collection. MFA: 65.2650
41. Portrait of a Boy Holding a Portfolio [Le Jeune écolier], late 18th century. School of Nicholas-Bernard Lépicié (French, 1735-1784). Pastel on paper. 47.6 x 35.6 cm (18 3/4 x 14 in.) Forsyth Wickes Collection. MFA: 65.2663
42. Sacrifice to Diana, about 1642. Eustache Le Sueur (French, 1616-1655). Oil on canvas. 171.8 x 125.7 cm (67 5/8 x 49 1/2 in.) M. Theresa B. Hopkins Fund. MFA: 48.16
43. Bacchus and Ariadne, 1630-1. Eustache Le Sueur (French, 1616-1655). Oil on canvas. 175.3 x 125.7 cm (69 x 49 1/2 in.) Ernest Wadsworth Longfellow Fund, and Grant Walker Fund. MFA: 68.764
44. Still Life with a Dead Carp on a Box (copy after Sebastien Stoskopf). Nichon, Pierre (French, active 1626-1655). Oil on canvas. 49.2 x 59 cm (19 3/8 x 23 1/4 in.) Francis Welch Fund. MFA: 63.1628
45. Portrait of a Man (formerly identified as Francis Hastings, Earl of Huntington). Jean Baptiste Perronneau (French, 1715-1783). Oil on canvas. 60.3 x 50.2 cm (23 3/4 x 19 3/4 in.) Forsyth Wickes Collection. MFA: 65.2652
46. Portrait of a Woman with a Corsage of Blue Flowers. Jean Baptiste Perronneau (French, 1715-1783). Pastel on paper. 54.0 x 45.0 cm (16 3/4 x 20 1/2 in.) Forsyth Wickes Collection. MFA: 65.2665
47. Mars and Venus, about 1628. Nicolas Poussin (French [worked in Rome], 1594-1665). Oil on canvas. 154.9 x 213.5 cm (61 x 84 1/8 in.) Augustus Hemenway Fund and Arthur William Wheelwright Fund. MFA: 40.89
48. Discovery of Achilles on Skyros, about 1650. Nicolas Poussin (French [worked in Rome], 1594-1665). Oil on canvas. 97.5 x 131.0 cm (38 3/8 x 51 5/8 in.) Juliana Cheney Edwards Collection. MFA: 46.463
49. Portrait of a Magistrate. Style of Rigaud (Hyacinthe François Rigaud y Ros) (French, 1658-1743). Oil on canvas. Design: 64.0 x 55.6 cm (25 1/4 x 21 7/8 in.) Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William Tudor Gardiner. MFA: 50.188
50. L’Escalier des Lavandières, 1796. Hubert Robert (French, 1733-1808). Oil on paper mounted on canvas. 60.3 x 41.6 cm (23 5/8 x 16 1/2). Forsyth Wickes Collection. MFA: 65.2653
51. Mlle. Desmares. Jean Baptiste Santerre (French, 1658-1717). Oil on canvas. 86.8 x 62.6 cm (34 1/8 x 24 5/8 in.) Gift of Mrs. Albert J. Beveridge in Memory of Delia Spencer Field. MFA: 47.245
52. La Sultan Valida. Attributed to Jean-Frédéric Schall (French 1752-1825). Oil on copper. 17.7 x 15.2 cm (7 x 6 in.) Forsyth Wickes Collection. MFA: 65.2654
53. Brother Luce, the Hermit, with the Widow’s Daughter from the Tales of La Fontaine. Pierre Subleyras (French, 1699-1749). Oil on canvas. 29.7 x 22.4 cm (11 3/4 x 8 7/8 in.) Gift of Colnaghi USA, Ltd. MFA: 1983.592
54. Brother Philippe’s Geese from the Tales of La Fontaine. Pierre Subleyras (French, 1699-1749). Oil on canvas. 29.5 x 22.0 cm (11 5/8 x 8 5/8 in.) Gift of Colnaghi USA, Ltd. MFA: 1983.593
55. Rodogune Discovers the Nuptial Cup Poisoned by Cleopatra of Syria, 1791. Jean Joseph Taillasson (French, 1745-1809). Oil on canvas. 138.1 x 185.4 cm (54 3/8 x 73 in.) Charles H. Bayley Picture and Painting Fund. MFA: 1981.79
56. Landscape with Bathers, 1790. Pierre Henri de Valenciennes (French, 1750-1819). Oil on canvas. 54.0 x 81.5 cm (21 1/4 x 32 1/8 in.) Gift of John Goelet. MFA: 1980.658
57. Portrait of a Man with an Open Book. Jean Baptiste Van Loo (French, 1684-1745). Oil on canvas. 137.5 x 106.9 cm (54 1/8 x 42 1/8 in.) Gift of Miss Amelia Peabody. MFA: 37.1211
58. Portrait of a Young Woman, about 1797. Elisabeth Louise Vigée-Le Brun (French, 1755-1842). Oil on canvas. 82.2 x 70.5 cm (32 3/8 x 27 3/4 in.) Robert Dawson Evans Collection. MFA: 17.3256
59. View Through the Trees in the Park of Pierre Crozat (La Perspective), about 1715. Jean Antoine Watteau (French, 1684-1721). Oil on canvas. 46.7 x 55.3 cm (18 3/8 x 21 3/4 in.) Maria Antoinette Evans Fund. MFA: 23.573
60. Jean Jacques Caffieri, 1784. Adolf Ulrik Wertmuller (Swedish, 1751-1811). Oil on canvas. 129.0 x 96.0 cm (50 3/4 x 37 3/4 in.) Ernest Wadsworth Longfellow Fund. MFA: 63.1082
Slide Set 28
The Graphic Art of Albrecht Dürer: The Apocalypse
28 slides
All objects are by Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471-1528) and from the series "The Apocalypse," 1496-98. B.## indicates Bartsch classifications; M.## indicates Meder classifications.
1. The Virgin Mary Appearing to Saint John on Patmos (title page) {B.60; M.163}, 1511. Woodcut. 184 x 182 mm. Bequest of William P. Babcock. MFA: B95
2. Martyrdom of Saint John {B.61; M.164}, probably 1498. Woodcut. 392 x 272 mm. Bequest of Francis Bullard. MFA: M24883
3. Same as above. Detail: Saint John in the Cauldron
4. Same as above. Detail: the king
5. The Vision of the Seven Candlesticks {B.62; M.165}, probably late 1498. Woodcut. 392 x 281 mm. Gift of William P. Warren. MFA: M9406
6. Same as above. Detail: man praying
7. Saint John Before God and the Elders {B.63; M.166}, ca. 1496. Woodcut. 392 x 279 mm. Gift of William P. Warren. MFA: M9407
8. The Four Horsemen {B.6 4; M.167}, 1498. Woodcut, proof. 392 x 279 mm. Bequest of Francis Bullard. MFA: M24884
9. Same as above. Detail: the first three riders
10. Same as above. Detail: Death
11. The Opening of the Fifth and Sixth Seals {B.65; M.168}, probably 1497-8. Woodcut. 392 x 281 mm. Gift of William P. Warren. MFA: M9409
12. Same as above. Detail: upper section
13. The Four Angels Holding the Winds {B.66; M.169}, probably 1497-8. Woodcut. 392 x 283 mm. Bequest of Francis Bullard. MFA: M24886
14. The Seven Trumpets {B.68; M.170}, ca. 1496. Woodcut. 392 x 279 mm. Gift of William P. Warren. MFA: M9411
15. Same as above. Detail: trumpeter
16. The Four Avenging Angels {B.69; M.171}, upper section, probably 1496; lower section, 1497-8. Woodcut. 394 x 283 mm. Gift of William P. Warren. MFA: M9412
17. Saint John Devouring the Book {B.70; M.172}, probably 1498. Woodcut. 392 x 281 mm. Gift of William P. Warren. MFA: M9413
18. Same as above. Detail: Saint John
19. The Apocalyptic Woman {B.71; M.173}, probably 1497. Woodcut. 392 x 279 mm. Gift of William P. Warren. MFA: M9414
20. Saint Michael Fighting the Dragon {B.72; M.174}, probably 1497. Woodcut. 392 x 283 mm. Gift of William P. Warren. MFA: M9415
21. Same as above. Detail: Saint Michael
22. The Beast with Two Horns Like a Lamb {B.74; M.175}, probably 1496-7. Woodcut. 390 x 279 mm. Gift of William P. Warren. MFA: M9416
23. Same as above. Detail: beast's heads
24. Same as above. Detail: the Lord
25. The Adoration of the Lamb {B.67; M.176}, probably 1496. Woodcut. 392 x 281 mm. Gift of William P. Warren. MFA: M9417
26. The Babylonian Whore {B.73; M.177}, probably 1496-7. Woodcut. 392 x 281 mm. Bequest of Francis Bullard. MFA: M24889
27. Same as above. Detail: whore
28. The Angel with the Key to the Bottomless Pit {B.75; M.178}, probably 1496-7. Woodcut. 392 x 283 mm. Gift of William P. Warren. MFA: M9419
Slide Set 29
The Graphic Art of Albrecht Dürer: The Life of the
Virgin
25 slides
All objects are by Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471-1528); are from the series "The
Life of the Virgin,"
ca. 1500-11; and are from the Maria Antoinette Evans Fund, unless otherwise
noted. B.## indicates Bartsch classifications; M.## indicates Meder classifications.
1. Joachim's Offering Rejected by the High Priest {B.77; M.189}, probably 1504-5. Woodcut. 290 x 209 mm. MFA: MFA:30.1154
2. The Message of the Angel to Joachim {B.78; M.190}, probably 1504. Woodcut. 298 x 210 mm. MFA: 30.1155
3. Joachim and Anne Meeting at the Golden Gate {B.79; M.191}, 1504. Woodcut. 293 x 207 mm. MFA: 30.1156
4. Birth of the Virgin {B.80; M.192}, probably 1503-4. Woodcut. 295 x 210 mm. Centennial Gift of Landon T. Clay. MFA: 68.194
5. Same as above. Detail: woman drinking
6. Same as above. Detail: Virgin
7. The Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple {B.81; M.193}, probably 1503-4. Woodcut. 296 x 210 mm. MFA: MFA: 30.1158
8. Same as above. Detail: Virgin
9. The Betrothal of the Virgin {B.82; M.194}, ca. 1504. Woodcut. 295 x 207 mm. MFA: 30.1159
10. Same as above. Detail: woman next to Virgin
11. The Annunciation {B.83; M.195}, ca. 1503. Woodcut. 297 x 211 mm. MFA: 30.1160
12. The Visitation {B.84; M.196}, ca. 1504. Woodcut. 299 x 210 mm. MFA: 30.1161
13. Same as above. Detail: Mary and Elizabeth
14. The Nativity {B.85; M.197}, probably 1502-3. Woodcut. 296 x 208 mm. MFA: 30.1162
15. The Circumcision {B.86; M.198}, probably 1505. Woodcut. 292 x 210 mm. MFA: 30.1163
16. Same as above. Detail: Christ
17. The Adoration of the Magi {B.87; M.199}, 1503. Woodcut. 296 x 209 mm. MFA: 30.1164
18. The Presentation of Christ {B.88; M.200}, ca. 1505. Woodcut. 296 x 210 mm. MFA: 30.1165
19. The Flight into Egypt {B.89; M.201}, probably 1504. Woodcut. 295 x 209 mm. MFA: 30.1166
20. Same as above. Detail: Joseph
21. The Repose in Egypt {B.90; M.202}, ca. 1501-2. Woodcut. 298 x 209 mm. MFA: 30.1167
22. Same as above. Detail: cherubs
23. Christ Disputing with Doctors {B.91; M.203}, probably 1503-4. Woodcut. 295 x 208 mm. Purchased from the Maria Antoinette Evans Fund. MFA: 30.1168
24. Christ Taking Leave from His Mother {B.92; M.204}, probably 1503-4. Woodcut. 298 x 210 mm. Purchased from the Maria Antoinette Evans Fund. MFA: 30.1169
25. The Virgin and Child Surrounded by Saints and Angels {B.95; M.207}, probably 1500-1. Woodcut. 296 x 213 mm. MFA: 30.1170
Slide Set 30
The Graphic Art of Albrecht Dürer: The Small Woodcut
Passion
20 slides
All objects are by Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471-1528) and from the series "The Small Passion," 1509-11. B.## indicates Bartsch classifications; M.## indicates Meder classifications.
1. The Man of Sorrows Seated (title page) {B.16; M.125}, 1509-11. Woodcut. 85 x 81 mm. Centennial Gift of Landon T. Clay. MFA: 68.193
2. The Fall of Man {B.17; M.126}, 1510-1. Woodcut. 126 x 97 mm. Gift of Lydia Evans Tunnard in Memory of W. G. Russell Allen. MFA: 61.1354
3. The Expulsion from Paradise {B.18; M.127}, 1510. Woodcut. 126 x 97 mm. Harvey D. Parker Collection. MFA: P17
4. Christ Driving the Money Lenders from the Temple {B.23; M.131}, 1509-11. Woodcut. 126 x 97 mm. Harvey D. Parker Collection. MFA: P22
5. The Last Supper {B.24; M.133}, 1509-11. Woodcut. 126 x 99 mm. Harvey D. Parker Collection. MFA: P23
6. Christ Washing the Feet of the Disciples {B.25; M.134}, 1509-11. Woodcut. 126 x 99 mm. Harvey D. Parker Collection. MFA: P24
7. The Betrayal of Christ {B.27; M.136}, 1509-11. Woodcut. 126 x 97 mm. Harvey D. Parker Collection. MFA: P26
8. Christ Before Caiaphas {B.29; M.138}, 1509-11. Woodcut. 124 x 99 mm. Harvey D. Parker Collection. MFA: P28
9. The Mocking of Christ {B.30; M.139}, 1509-11. Woodcut. 126 x 97 mm. Harvey D. Parker Collection. MFA: P29
10. Christ Before Pilate for the First Time {B.31; M.140}, 1509-11. Woodcut. 126 x 97 mm. Harvey D. Parker Collection. MFA: P30
11. The Bearing of the Cross {B.37; M.146}, 1509. Woodcut. 126 x 99 mm. Harvey D. Parker Collection. MFA: P36
12. The Nailing to the Cross {B.39; M.148}, 1509-11. Woodcut. 126 x 99 mm. Harvey D. Parker Collection. MFA: P38
13. The Crucifixion {B.40; M.149}, 1509-11. Woodcut. 127 x 97 mm. Harvey D. Parker Collection. MFA: P39
14. The Harrowing of Hell {B.41; M.150}, 1509-11. Woodcut. 126 x 99 mm. Harvey D. Parker Collection. MFA: P40
15. The Descent from the Cross {B.42; M.151}, 1509-11. Woodcut. 126 x 97 mm. Harvey D. Parker Collection. MFA: P41
16. The Lamentation {B.43; M.152}, 1509-11. Woodcut. 126 x 99 mm. Harvey D. Parker Collection. MFA: P42
17. Noli Me Tangere (Christ Appearing to Mary Magdalen) {B.47; M.156}, 1509-11. Woodcut. 126 x 99 mm. Gift of William N. Bullard by sale of duplicates. MFA: 68.273
18. Christ in Emmaus {B.48; M.157}, 1509-11. Woodcut. 127 x 97 mm. Bequest of Francis Bullard. MFA: M24879
19. The Pentecost {B.51; M.160}, 1509-11. Woodcut. 126 x 97 mm. Harvey D. Parker Collection. MFA: P50
20. The Last Judgment {B.52; M.161}, 1509-11. Woodcut. 126 x 97 mm. Bequest of Francis Bullard. MFA: M24880
Slide Set 31
The Graphic Art of Albrecht Dürer: The Large Woodcut
Passion
25 slides
All objects are by Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471-1528) and are from the series "The Large Passion," first section 1497-9, additional prints made in 1510-1. B.## indicates Bartsch classification; M.## indicates Meder classification.
1. The Man of Sorrows, Mocked by a Soldier {B.4; M.113}, ca. 1511. Woodcut. 232 x 193 mm. Stephen Bullard Memorial Fund. MFA: 68.240
2. The Agony in the Garden {B.6; M.115}, ca. 1496-7. Woodcut. 392 x 277 mm. Stephen Bullard Memorial Fund. MFA: 68.242
3. Same as above. Detail: sleeping disciples
4. The Flagellation of Christ {B.8; M.117}, ca. 1497. Woodcut. 382 x 278 mm. Bequest of Francis Bullard. MFA: M24870
5. Ecce Homo (Christ Presented to the People) {B.9; M.118}, 1498-9. Woodcut. 392 x 284 mm. Harvey D. Parker Collection. MFA: P223
6. Bearing the Cross {B.10; M.119}, 1498-9. Woodcut. 384 x 283 mm. Bequest of Francis Bullard. MFA: 13.5096
7. Same as above. Detail: Christ
8. Same as above. Detail: Mary and St. John
9. Bearing the Cross, after 1511. Woodcut. Hand-coloring. Gift of the Estate of George R. Nutter by sale of duplicate. MFA: 68.275
10. The Crucifixion {B.11; M.120}, 1497-8. Woodcut. 390 x 279 mm. Bequest of Francis Bullard. MFA: 13.5097
11. Same as above. Detail: angel catching Christ's blood in a chalice
12. The Lamentation {B.13; M.122}, ca. 1498-9. Woodcut. 394 x 285 mm. Bequest of Francis Bullard. MFA: M24876
13. Same as above. Detail: figures
14. The Deposition of Christ (Entombment) {B.12; M.123}, ca. 1497. Woodcut. 384 x 278 mm. Bequest of Francis Bullard. MFA: M24875
15. Same as above. Detail: Christ
16. Same as above. Detail: Mary
17. The Last Supper {B.5; M.114}, ca. 1510. Woodcut. 396 x 288 mm. Bequest of Francis Bullard. MFA: 13.5095
18. Same as above. Detail: Christ
19. Same as above. Detail: figure pouring wine
20. The Betrayal and Arrest of Christ {B.7; M.116}, 1510. Woodcut. 397 x 279 mm. Bequest of Francis Bullard. MFA: M24869
21. Same as above. Detail: Christ and soldiers
22. The Harrowing of Hell (Christ in Limbo) {B.14; M.121}, 1510. Woodcut. 396 x 284 mm. Bequest of Francis Bullard. MFA: M24877
23. Same as above. Detail: Christ
24. Same as above. Detail: demon
25. The Resurrection {B.15; M.124}, 1510. Woodcut. 389 x 276 mm. Bequest of Francis Bullard. MFA: M24878
Slide Set 32
The Graphic Art of Albrecht Dürer: The Engraved
Passion
20 slides
All of the following works are of are by Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471-1528) and were a Gift of Edward Habich. B.## indicates Bartsch classification; M.## indicates Meder classification.
1. The Man of Sorrows by the Column {B.3; M.3b-c}, 1509. Engraving. 117 x 74 mm. MFA: M8835
2. The Agony in the Garden {B.4; M.4c}, 1508. Engraving. 117 x 74 mm. MFA: M8836
3. The Betrayal of Christ {B.5; M.5c}, 1508. Engraving. 117 x 74 mm. MFA: M8837
4. Same as above. Detail: Christ and Judas
5. Christ Before Caiaphas {B.6; M.6a}, 1512. Engraving. 117 x 74 mm. MFA: M8838
6. Christ Before Pilate for the First Time {B.7; M.7c}, 1512. Engraving. 117 x 74 mm. MFA: M8839
7. The Flagellation of Christ {B.8; M.8c}, 1512. Engraving. 117 x 74 mm. MFA: M8840
8. Christ Crowned with Thorns {B.9; M.9b}, 1512. Engraving. 117 x 74 mm. MFA: M8841
9. Ecce Homo (Christ Presented to the People) {B.10; M.10b}, 1512. Engraving. 117 x 74 mm. MFA: M8842
10. Pilate Washing His Hands {B.11; M.11a}. 1512. Engraving. 117 x 74 mm. MFA: M8843
11. The Bearing of the Cross {B.12; M.12b}, 1512. Engraving. 117 x 74 mm. MFA: M8844
12. Same as above. Detail: Christ’s head
13. The Crucifixion {B.13; M.13d}, 1511. Engraving. 117 x 74 mm. MFA: M8845
14. Same as above. Detail: Christ’s head
15. The Lamentation {B.14; M.14a-b}, 1507. Engraving. 117 x 71 mm. MFA: M8846
16. Same as above. Detail: woman mourning
17. The Deposition of Christ (Entombment) {B.15; M.15c}, 1512. Engraving. 117 x 74 mm. MFA: M8847
18. The Harrowing of Hell {B.16; M.16c}, 1512. Engraving. 115 x 74 mm. MFA: M8848
19. Same as above. Detail: Christ’s head
20. The Resurrection {B.17; M.17c}, 1512. Engraving. 117 x 74 mm. MFA: M8849
Slide Set 33
GAUGUIN: Close Up
10 slides
1. Where do We Come From? What are We? Where are we Going? [D’où venons-nous? Que sommes-nous? Où allons-nous?] Paul Gauguin (French, 1848-1903). Oil on canvas. 139.1 x 374.6 cm (54 ¾ x 147 ½ in.). Tompkins Collection. MFA: 36.270
2. Same as above. Detail: inscription in upper left corner
3. Same as above. Detail: woman on left
4. Same as above. Detail: blue idol
5. Same as above. Detail: woman and bird in background
6. Same as above. Detail: child eating orange
7. Same as above. Detail: central figure, man picking apple
8. Same as above. Detail close up of central figure
9. Same as above. Detail: figures in background
10. Same as above. Detail: figures in right foreground
Slide Set 34
A Survey of the Graphic Art of Albrecht Dürer
40(*) or 80 slides
All objects are by Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471-1528) unless otherwise indicated. B.## indicates Bartsch classification; M.## indicates Meder classification.
*1. The Ravisher (Young Woman Attacked by Death) {B.92; M.76b}, ca. 1495. Engraving. 115 x 102 mm. Harvey D. Parker Collection. MFA: P358
*2. Holy Family with the Butterfly {B.44; M.42e), ca. 1495. Engraving. 235 x 184 mm. Harvey D. Parker Collection. MFA: P309
*3. The Prodigal Son amid the Swine {B.28; M.28a}, prob. 1496. Engraving. 246 x 190 mm. Seth K. Sweetser Fund. MFA: 32.537
4. The Galloping Rider (The Little Courier) {B.80; M.79a-b}, ca. 1496. Engraving. 110 x 79 mm. Centennial Gift of Landon T. Clay. MFA: 68.182
5. The Oriental Family {B.85; M.80c}, ca. 1496. Engraving. 111 x 79 mm. Centennial Gift of Landon T. Clay. MFA: 68.185
6. The Monstrous Sow of Landser {B.95; M.82b-c}, 1496. Engraving. 118 x 127 mm. Harvey D. Parker Collection. MFA: P361
*7. Young Lady on Horseback and Lansquenet {B.82; M.84a}, 1496-7. Engraving. 108 x 77 mm. Katherine Eliot Bullard Fund in Memory of Francis Bullard. MFA: 68.200
*8. The Cook and His Wife {B.84; M.85b-c}, 1496-7. Engraving. 111 x 80 mm. Harvey D. Parker Collection. MFA: P348
*9. The Penance of Saint John Chrysostom {B.63; M.54b-c}, ca. 1497. Engraving. 181 x 118 mm. Harvey D. Parker Collection. MFA: P328
*10. Four Naked Women (The Four Witches) {B.75; M.69a}, 1497. Engraving. 194 x 136 mm. Katherine Eliot Bullard Fund in Memory of Francis Bullard. MFA: 64.2182
*11. The Temptation of the Idler (The Dream of the Doctor) {B.76; M.70a-b}, ca. 1498. Engraving. 191 x 123 mm. Harvey D. Parker Collection. MFA: P340
12. Madonna and Child with the Monkey {B.42; M.30a}, ca. 1498. Engraving. 191 x 122 mm. Gift of Miss Ellen Bullard. MFA: 25.1137
13. Same as above. Detail: monkey
*14. The Combat of Virtue and Pleasure in the Presence of Hercules {B.73; M.63,II,a}, ca. 1498-9. Engraving. 320 x 220 mm. Katherine Eliot Bullard Fund in Memory of Francis Bullard. MFA: 64.2042
15. Same as above. Detail: Virtue
16. Same as above. Detail: Pleasure
17. Hercules {B.127; M.238,I,a}, ca. 1496-7. Woodcut. 390 x 282 mm. Maria Antoinette Evans Fund. MFA: 31.1223
18. The Bath House {B.128; M.266b}, ca. 1496. Woodcut. 387 x 280 mm. Bequest of Francis Bullard. MFA: M24897
19. The Holy Family with Three Hares {B.102; M.212a}, ca. 1497. Woodcut. 392 x 281 mm. Maria Antoinette Evans Fund. MFA. 31.1221
20. Same as above. Detail: plants
21. Same as above. Detail: Joseph
22. The Knight and the Footsoldier {B.131; M.265,I), ca. 1497. Woodcut. 390 x 282 mm. Stephen Bullard Memorial Fund. MFA: 68.246
*23. Samson Rending the Lion {B.2; M.107a}, ca. 1497-8. Woodcut. 382 x 278 mm. Bequest of Francis Bullard. MFA: M24883a
*24. Martyrdom of the Ten Thousand {B.117; M.218a}, ca. 1498. Woodcut. 390 x 285 mm. Stephen Bullard Memorial Fund. MFA: 65.1024
25. Same as above. Detail: martyrs on the cliff
*26. Witch Riding Backwards on a Goat, Accompanied by Four Putti {B.67; M.68,I,b}, 1500-1. Engraving. 115 x 72 mm. Gift of Miss Ellen Bullard. MFA: 25.1138
*27. Saint Eustace {B.57; M.60b}, ca. 1501. Engraving. 355 x 259 mm. Gift at the request of Ellen T. Bullard. MFA: 59.803
*28. Same as above. Detail: Saint Eustace
29. Same as above. Detail: dogs
30. Same as above. Detail: the stag & the cross
*31. Nemesis (The Great Fortune) {B.77; M.72,I,b}, ca. 1501-2. Engraving. 333 x 229 mm. 1951 Purchase Fund. MFA: 54.577
32. Same as above. Detail: town of Chiuso
*33. Madonna on a Grassy Bench {B.34; M.31a}, 1503. Engraving. 114 x 71 mm. Katherine Eliot Bullard Fund in Memory of Francis Bullard. MFA: 1971.70
*34. Coat of Arms of Death {B.101; M.98b}, 1503. Engraving. 223 x 160 mm. Gift of Dr. William Norton Bullard. MFA: 23.976
35. Saint George on Horseback {B.111; M.226b}, ca. 1504. Woodcut. 212 x 143 mm. Stephen Bullard Memorial Fund by sale of duplicate. MFA: 68.245
*36. The Fall of Man (Adam and Eve) {B.1; M.1,II,a}, 1504. Engraving. 252 x 195 mm. Centennial Gift of Landon T. Clay. MFA: 68.187
37. Same as above. Detail: Adam
38. Same as above. Detail: Eve
39. Same as above. Detail: parrot and inscription
*40. The Nativity {B.2; M.2b-c}, 1504. Engraving. 183 x 120 mm. Katherine Eliot Bullard Fund in Memory of Francis Bullard. MFA: 1971.218
41. Same as above. Detail: nativity
42. Same as above. Detail: Joseph at the well
43. The Small Horse {B.96; M.93a}, 1505. Engraving. 163 x 108 mm. Gift of George W. Wales. MFA: M1743
*44. The Large Horse {B.97; M.94a}, 1505. Engraving. 166 x 119 mm (6 1/2 x 4 11/16 in.) Harvey D. Parker Collection. MFA: P363
45. Satyr Family {B.69; M.65b}, 1505. Engraving. 115 x 70 mm. Harvey D. Parker Collection. MFA: P333
*46. Fourth Knot with Seven Circular Groups of Knots with Black Centers from the set of six woodcuts, "Knots" {B.143; M.277,I}, 1506-7. Woodcut. 271 x 212 mm. Stephen Bullard Memorial Fund. MFA: 38.1744d
47. Second Knot with Oblong Tablet
from the set of six woodcuts, "Knots" {B.141;
M.275,I,a-b},
1506-7. Woodcut. 269 x 207 mm. Stephen Bullard Memorial Fund.
MFA: 38.1744b
48. The Mass of Saint Gregory {B.123; M.226a}, 1511. Woodcut. 300 x 205 mm. Stephen Bullard Memorial Fund. MFA: 21.10777
*49. The Holy Trinity {B.122; M.187b-c}, 1511. Woodcut. 391 x 285 mm. Bequest of Francis Bullard. MFA: 13.5088
50. Same as above. Detail: God the Father and Christ
51. Saint Jerome in His Study {B.114; M.228a}, 1511. Woodcut. 236 x 160 mm. Bequest of Francis Bullard. MFA: M24894
*52. Saint Jerome by the Pollard Willow {B.59; M.58,II,g}, 1512. Drypoint. 211 x 183 mm. Anna Mitchell Richards Fund. MFA: 37.1296
53. Same as above. Detail: Saint Jerome
*54. The Holy Family with Saint John, the Magdalen, and Nicodemus {B.43; M.44}, ca. 1512. Drypoint. 210 x 181 mm. Anna Mitchell Richards Fund. MFA: 37.1297
*55. Knight, Death, and the Devil {B.98; M.74a}, 1513. Engraving. 246 x 190 mm. Harvey D. Parker Fund, by sale of duplicates. MFA: 68.261
56. Same as above. Detail: knight and Death
*57. Same as above. Detail: dog and lizard
58. Madonna by the Wall {B.40; M.36,I,b}, 1514. Engraving. 147 x 100 mm. Katherine Eliot Bullard Fund in Memory of Francis Bullard. MFA: 68.205
*59. Saint Jerome in His Study {B.60; M.59a}, 1514. Engraving. 248 x 191 mm. Gift of Mrs. W. Scott Fitz. MFA: 23.890
*60. Same as above. Detail: Saint Jerome at his writing table
*61. Same as above. Detail: window and objects
*62. Melancholia I {B.74; M.75,II,b-c}, 1514. Engraving. 243 x 187 mm (14 x 18 in.) Gift of Miss Ellen T. Bullard. MFA: 59.805
63. Same as above. Detail: winged figure
*64. Same as above. Detail: putto reading
65. The Man of Sorrows Seated {B.22; M.22,I,c}, 1515. Etching. 110 x 65 mm. Centennial Gift of Landon T. Clay and Guido R. Perera. MFA: 68.198
*66. The Agony in the Garden {B.19; M.19}, 1515. Etching on iron. 225 x 160 mm. Katherine Eliot Bullard Fund in Memory of Francis Bullard. MFA: 68.206
67. The Sudarium Spread Out by an Angel {B.26; M.27}, 1516. Etching. 185 x 135 mm. Harvey D. Parker Collection. MFA: P289
68. The Abduction {B.72; M.67}, 1516. Etching on iron. 310 x 215 mm. Katherine Eliot Bullard Fund in Memory of Francis Bullard. MFA: 68.208
*69. The Landscape with the Cannon {B.99; M.96}, 1518. Etching on iron. 220 x 327 mm. Katherine Eliot Bullard Fund in Memory of Francis Bullard. MFA: 68.209
70. The Crucifixion (Roundel) {B.23; M.24,I}, ca. 1518. Engraving. Diam: 40 mm. Income of the Harriet Otis Cruft Fund. MFA: 22.1063
71. Roundel with the Madonna and Child above a Rocky Landscape {not in Bartsch; M.209b}, ca. 1515. Woodcut. H: 149 mm Diam: 95 mm. Centennial Gift of Landon T. Clay. MFA: 68.197
72. The Rhinoceros {B.136; M.273,VII, with chiaroscuro block}, 1515. Chiaroscuro woodcut. 214 x 298 mm. Bequest of W. G. Russell Allen. MFA: 1971.235
*73. The Rhinoceros {B.136; M.273,I}, 1515. Woodcut. 235 x 296 mm. Stephen Bullard Memorial Fund. MFA: 68.247
74. The Last Supper {B.53; M.184a}, 1523. Woodcut. 213 x 300 mm. Maria Antoinette Evans Fund. MFA: 31.1218
*75. Saint Anthony {B.58; M.51a}, 1519. Engraving, with false margins. 100 x 143 mm. Gift of Dr. William Norton Bullard. MFA: 23.974
*76. A Peasant and His Wife {B.89; M.89b}, 1519. Engraving. 117 x 74 mm. Harvey D. Parker Collection. MFA: P354
77. Madonna with the Swaddled Infant {B.38; M.40b}, 1520. Engraving. 142 x 95 mm. Harvey D. Parker Collection. MFA: P303
78. Saint Christopher {B.51; M.53a}, 1521. Engraving. 117 x 76 mm. Harvey D. Parker Collection. MFA: P316
79. Cardinal Albrecht of Brandenburg {B.103; M.101, I, b}, 1523. Engraving, in relief portrait, medallion type. 176 x 130 mm. Maria Antoinette Evans Fund. MFA: 31.1216
*80. Portrait of Philip Melanchthon {B.105; M.104a}, 1526. Engraving. 174 x 127 mm. Stephen Bullard Memorial Fund by sale of duplicate. MFA: 68.238
Slide Set 35
Northern Prints of the Late 15th and Early 16th
Centuries
20 slides
B.## indicates Bartsch classification.
1. Virgin and Child Seated in a Landscape, ca. 1519-20. Albrecht Altdorfer (German, ca. 1480-1538). Engraving. 161 x 117 mm. Harvey D. Parker Collection. MFA: P23366
2. The Witches’ Sabbath, 1510. Hans Baldung ("Grien") (German, ca. 1484/85-1545). Chiaroscuro woodcut printed from two blocks in gray and black. 375 x 259 mm. Bequest of W. G. Russell Allen. MFA: 69.1064
3. The Penance of Saint John Chrysostom, 1509. Lucas Cranach the Elder (German, 1472-1553). Engraving. 256 x 199 mm. Harvey D. Parker Collection. MFA: P2633
4. Cain Killing Abel. Jan Grossaert ("Mabuse") (Dutch, 1478-ca. 1535). Woodcut. 306 x 225 mm. Gift of John A. Lowell, Jr. MFA: M2689
5. Mercenary, 1513. Urs Graf (Swiss, 1485-1527/8). Engraving. 104 x 75 mm. Samuel Putnam Avery Fund. MFA: M27577
6. Erasmus of Rotterdam. Hans Holbein (German, 1497-1543). Woodcut. 302 x 185 mm. Sumner Bequest MFA: M2133
7. Mother with Two Children and a Blank Shield, ca. 1475-80. The Housebook Master (also known as Master of the Amsterdam Cabinet; German or Netherlands, active last quarter of 15th century). Drypoint. 95 x 73 mm (3 3/4 x 2 7/8 in.) Katherine Eliot Bullard Fund in Memory of Francis Bullard. MFA: 66.375
8. Man with Blank Shield, ca. 1475-80. The Housebook Master (also known as Master of the Amsterdam Cabinet; German or Netherlands, active last quarter of 15th century). Drypoint. 95 x 73 mm (3 3/4 x 2 7/8 in.) Katherine Eliot Bullard Fund in Memory of Francis Bullard. MFA: 66.376
9. The Crucifixion, ca. 1516. Wolf Huber (German, 1490-1553). Woodcut. 125 x 95 mm. Gift of Lydia Evans Tunnard in Memory of W. G. Russell Allen. MFA: 63.2827
10. Golgotha: The Crucufixion {B.74}, 1517. Lucas van Leyden (Dutch, 1489/94-1533). Engraving. 285 x 410 mm. Katherine Eliot Bullard Fund in Memory of Francis Bullard. MFA: 63.1636
11. Abraham’s Going to Sacrifice Isaac {B.3}, 1517-9. Lucas van Leyden (Dutch, 1489/94-1533). Woodcut. 286 x 213 mm. Gift of Mrs. Lydia Evans Tunnard in Memory of W. G. Russell Allen. MFA: 66.1080
12. Adam and Eve (The Fall of Man) {B.10}, ca. 1530. Lucas van Leyden (Dutch, 1489/94-1533). Engraving. 189 x 247 mm. Harriet Otis Cruft Fund. MFA: M28414
13. Man of Sorrows Surrounded by Angels with Instruments of the Passion. Master E.S. (German, ca. 1420-1467/8; active 1440-1468). Engraving. 150 x 113 mm. Purchased from the Nixon Black Fund. MFA: 34.601
14. Saint Andrew. Master FVB (Flemish, active end of 15th century). Engraving. 184 x 99 mm. La Farg Thayer Whistler. MFA: 33.562
15. The Betrayal and Arrest of Christ, ca. 1485. Master IAM of Zwolle (Dutch, active ca. 1470-1490). Engraving. 328 x 249 mm. Gift of the Members of the Visiting Committee. MFA: M28127
16. The Martyrdom of Saint Catherine, ca. 1500. Master MZ (possibly Matthäus Zaisinger; German, active 1500-1503). Engraving. 312 x 260 mm. Katherine Eliot Bullard Fund in Memory of Francis Bullard. MFA: 61.1210
17. "Death of the Virgin" from the series "The Life of the Virgin", ca. 1490-1500. Israhel van Meckenem (German, 1450-1503); probably after Holbein the Elder. Engraving. 266 x 183 mm. Gift of Peabody Gardner. MFA: 16.475
18. Bearing of the Cross, ca. 1470-5. Martin Schongauer (German, 1430-1491). Engraving. 290 x 429 mm. Gift of H. L. Pierce. MFA: 94.320
19. Death of the Virgin, ca. 1470-5. Martin Schongauer (German, 1430-1491). Engraving. 261 x 171 mm. Stephen Bullard Memorial Fund. MFA: 16.473
20. The Vision of Saint Bernard, 1524. Dirck Vellert (Dutch, active 1511-1544). Etching and engraving. 172 x 124 mm. Katherine Eliot Bullard Fund in Memory of Francis Bullard. MFA: 1971.57
Slide Set 36
Classical Gold and Electrum: Jewelry and Ornaments
20(*) or 40 Slides
*1. Spiral for the hair, 8th century B.C. Geometric [from Corinth]. Ends decorated with short, incised lines. Diam: 0.025 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 99.377
2. Plaque: Artemis, 7th century B.C. East Greek (Rhodian [from Kameiros]). Electrum; repoussé design. H: 0.059 m W: 0.029 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 99.381
*3. Earring with griffin heads: side view, ca. 650 B.C. East Greek (Rhodian [from Kameiros]). Electrum. H: 0.058 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 99.378
*4. Plaque, 7th century. B.C. East Greek (Rhodian [from Kameiros]). Electrum; repoussé heads. H: 0.02 m W: 0.025 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 99.403
5. Plaque: Centaur, 7th century B.C. East Greek (Rhodian [from Kameiros]). Electrum; repoussé design. H: .044 m W: 0.033 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 99.390
6. One of a pair of earrings, 6th century B.C. East Greek (Lydian). Gold; hoops of large beads. Diam: 0.03 m. Mary L. Smith Fund. MFA: 68.151a-b
7. Earring, ca. 450 B.C. Greek. Gold; filigree decoration, crescent shape. H: 0.037 m. Gift of Mrs. J. Gardner Bradley. MFA: 60.1508
8. Same as above. Detail: human head
*9. Ornament with griffin head and rosettes, ca. 500 B.C. East Greek (Rhodian [from Kameiros]). Gold. H: 0.025 m Diam: 0.043 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 99.380
*10. Sphinx pin, ca. 460 B.C. Greek Peloponnesian. Sheet gold, each part made separately. L: 0.118 m. Perkins Collection. MFA: 96.718
11. Same as above. View: other side
12. Same as above. Detail: bee
13. Same as above. Detail: leaf
*14. Bull-head pendant from a necklace, ca. 400 B.C. Eastern Greece [from the Hermos Valley, Turkey]. Gold. H: 0.036 m. John H. and Ernestine A. Payne Fund. MFA: 58.353
*15. Medallion: Bust of Artemis, ca. 400 B.C. Greek. Gold. Diam: 0.046. Gift of Mrs. J. Gardner in Memory of Mrs. J. Montgomery Sears. MFA: 59.310
16. Fragment of an earring: Ganymede and the eagle, 4th century B.C. Greek, A group. Gold. L: 0.019 m. Purchased by Contribution. MFA: 01.8164
17. Earring: Decorated disk, a dove standing on a square base is suspended from a circular backing, 4th century B.C. Greek. Gold. L: 0.038 m. Purchased by Contribution. MFA: 01.8168
*18. Tarentine clasp of a girdle: Two intertwined loops, a palmette and 6 flowers, late 4th century B.C. Greek? [from Squinzano]. Gold. L: 0.072 m W: 0.042 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 99.375
19. One of a pair of tarentine fibulae, late 4th century B.C. Greek? [from Squinzano]. Gold; filigree patterns. L: 0.088 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 99.371
*20. Same as above. View: front
21. Tarentine clasp, possibly from a thigh band: Two intertwined loops, each covered with leaf pattern in filigree, a palmette in center, late 4th century B.C. Greek? [from Squinzano]. Gold. L: 0.043 m W: 0.021 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 99.374
*22. Earring: Nike driving a biga, 3rd quarter of 4th century B.C. Northern Greece. Gold. H: 0.05 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 98.788
*23. Crown of oak leaves and acorns, 4th century B.C. Greek. Gold. Diam: 0.35 m. Centennial Gift of Landon T. Clay. MFA: 69.1076
*24. Libation bowl, 7th century B.C. Greek [Olympia]. Gold. Diam: 0.15 m. Francis Bartlett Fund. MFA: 21.1843
*25. Rosette (from a diadem?): Floral type with inner wiring and thin petals, ca. 350 B.C. Gold. Diam: 0.035 m. John Wheelock Elliot and John Morse Elliot Fund. MFA: 1970.387
26. Earring: Hoop-shaped, ending in a cat’s head, 4th-3rd century B.C. Greek. Gold. L: 0.026 m. Benjamin Pierce Cheney Fund. MFA: 98.944 and 98.945
*27. Earring: Hoop with spiral coil ending in form of lion’s head, 4th-3rd century B.C. Gold. Diam: 0.03 m. Purchased by Contribution. MFA: 01.8159 and 01.8160
28. Earring: A dove, inset with garnets, is suspended from circular earring element, decorated with large garnet: front view, 3rd century B.C. Greek. Gold. L: 0.052 m. Harriet Otis Cruft Fund. MFA: 68.5a
*29. Same as above. View: side view
30. Brooch or button: Head of Medusa, 3rd century B.C. Greek, Hellenistic. Gold. Diam: 0.022 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 98.785
31. Earring. Greek, Hellenistic. Gold, sard and paste; pendant of 7 chains, each with a bead; main part of earring is a large sard bead set in gold. L: 0.047m. Purchased by Contribution. MFA: 01.8163
32. Pendant of an earring. Greek, Hellenistic. Gold and lapis lazuli in the shape of an amphora; filigree rosette. H: 0.024 m. Purchased by Contribution. MFA: 01.8169
*33. Necklace. Greek, Hellenistic. Gold. L: 0.383 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 98.787
34. Two necklaces, 4th century B.C. Greek. Outside: Gold; Inside: Gold and sard. L (outside): 0.37 m L (inside): 0.388 m. Outside: Purchased by Contribution; Inside: Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 01.8153, 99.376
*35. Finger ring: Two intertwined serpents supporting an emerald. Greek [said to be from Damanhur (Nile Delta)], Hellenistic. Gold. Diam: 0.029 m. Edwin E. Jack Fund. MFA: 63.1247
36. Earring. Phoenician. Gold and colored stones. Diam: 0.43 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 98.772-3
*37. Same as above. View: front view
38. Pendant: The medallion contains a Solidus with a portrait of the emperor Valens; the chain has a "Herakles Knot" for fastening, after 364 A.D. Roman Imperial. Gold. L: 0.215 m. Gift of Miss Louise M. Nathurst. MFA: 6.51
*39. Pair of earrings: Square stone inscribed and teardrop-shaped pendant inscribed with wreath, 300-400 A.D. Late Roman. Gold inset with sard intaglios. L: 0.02 m. Helen and Alice Colburn Fund. MFA: 66.318a-b
*40. One of a pair of earrings. Roman [from Asia Minor], Early Imperial. Gold inlaid with blue glass. Diam: 0.023 m. Seth K. Sweetser Fund. MFA: 66.270
Slide Set 37
Classical Cameos and Small Figures
15(*) or 30 slides
*1. Newly Wed Nero and Octavia, 1st c. A.D. Graeco-Roman [from the Fayum]. Cameo; sardonyx. L: 0.048 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 98.754
2. Silen on Mule Led by Eros. Unknown. Cameo; sardonyx. L: 0.021 m. Francis Bartlett Fund. MFA: 27.756
3. Wedding of Cupid and Psyche, ca. A.D. 50. Unknown. Cameo; layered onyx. L: 0.045 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 99.101
*4. Head of Ptolemaic Queen. Hellenistic. Cameo; layered onyx. L: 0.03 m. Francis Bartlett Fund. MFA: 23.592
*5. Head of Herakles in Lion Skin. Hellenistic [found on the Isthmus of Suez]. Intaglio; sardonyx; broken and repaired. L: 0.043 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 98.728
*6. Leda and the Swan. Hellenistic. Cameo; three layers: transparent, milky white, and translucent with milky patch. L: 0.032 m. Francis Bartlett Fund. MFA: 27.749
7. Centaur Walking to Left, Carrying a Goat and a Wine Cup. Graeco-Roman. Cameo; sardonyx: white on dark brown. L: 0.021 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 98.759
8. Mask of Medusa: full front. Graeco-Roman [from the Appian Way]. Cameo; layered onyx: white on gray; broken at top; modern setting. L: 0.042 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 98.758
9. Bust of Tiberius (profile, laureate and draped). Graeco-Roman. Cameo; layered carnelian; lower part of stone broken; filled with gold; modern setting. L: 0.026 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 98.757
*10. Young Silen Pushing or Supporting Shoulder of Bearded Silen; Thyrsus extends back of both figures. Cameo; sardonyx; fragment: white on brown in gold ring. L: 0.017 m. Francis Bartlett Fund. MFA: 27.755
11. Bust of Tiberius. Graeco-Roman. Cameo; sardonyx: white on brown; restored in gold; modern setting. L: 0.03 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 98.753
*12. Hermes Wearing Chlamys and Petasos, Holding Caduceus and Pouch. Graeco-Roman [from Syria]. Cameo; sardonyx; three layers: pale brown, blue, white, and brown. L: 0.034 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 98.755
*13. Victory Driving a Biga to Right; A small cupid, with a wreath, flies above. Graeco-Roman. Cameo; sardonyx; three layers: gold-brown, blue-white and brown; on back, graffito with date 1496. L: 0.083 m.; W: 0.055 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 98.756
14. Goat Grazing (profile to right). Graeco-Roman. Cameo; sardonyx: white on brown. L: 0.018 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 98.760
*15. Portrait Head of a Youth Wearing a Wreath of Laurel Leaves (view from top). Unknown. Cameo; chalcedony; modern English gold setting. L: 0.036 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 98.771
16. Satyr Lifting an Old Silenus, a Bacchante Playing Cymbals. Graeco-Roman. Cameo; onyx; fragment; modern setting. L: 0.022 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 99.105
*17. Aurora Driving a Biga to Left. Graeco-Roman. Cameo; sardonyx; figures white on yellow; part of head and left foreleg of horse are gone; modern setting as a pendant. L: 0.039 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 99.107
*18. Head and Bust of Livia with Young Tiberius Standing at Her Side. Graeco-Roman. Cameo; green and turquoise; triangular with rounded corners; broken and repaired. L: 0.031 m.; W: 0.038m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 99.109
19. Profile of Woman [Antonia?] to Right (laureate). Roman, Early Imperial period. Cameo; sardonyx; modern setting. L: 0.042 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 99.110
20. Head of Septimius Severus (profile to left). Graeco-Roman. Cameo; sardonyx; small piece broken out of the bottom; ancient setting as a pendant. L: 0.030 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 99.368
21. Aphrodite Reclining on Her Left Elbow, and Eros Crowning Her with a Wreath. Graeco-Roman [said to be from "Tripolis in Arkadia"]. Two doves. Cameo; sardonyx: rose on brown; modern ring setting. L: 0.025 m. Purchased by Contribution. MFA: 01.7536
22. Youth Lifting a Maiden into a Chariot (Rape of the Leukippidae). Unknown. Cameo; paste; white on dark brown. L: 0.027 m. Purchased by Contribution. MFA: 01.7554
*23. Profile Head of Medusa. Graeco-Roman [from Pergamon]. Cameo; onyx: white on gray. L: 0.029 m. Purchased by Contribution. MFA: 98.761
24. Maenad Dancing to Left, Thyrsos in Left Hand, Flying Drapery. Graeco-Roman. Cameo; paste; white on green. L: 0.034 m. Purchased by Contribution. MFA: 01.7601
*25. Orestes and Plyades in Tauri; Roman Guard and Female Figure in Doorway. Modern replica of Graeco-Roman cameo. Cameo; sardonyx: milky white on dark brown; fragment. Diam.: 0.028 m. Gift of the Estate of Edward Perry Warren. MFA: 34.1436
*26. Fawn Seated Under Tree with Nymph in Lap, Smiling Back at Silen Dancing the Oklasma. Unknown. Cameo; sardonyx; white on brown ;fragment. L: 0.018 m. Francis Bartlett Fund. MFA: 27.754
*27. Head of Bes, Headdress of Plumes. Graeco-Egyptian [from the Fayum]. Cameo; sardonyx; three layers: brown, white and brown. Hellenistic. L: 0.018 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 98.752
*28. Head of Faustina II as Venus. Unknown [found at Rome]. Chalcedony; crescent shaped diadem; head is broken off at the neck, nose slightly damaged. H: 0.035 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 98.770
29. Portrait Bust of an Old Beardless Man in Paludamentum. Graeco-Roman. Chalcedony; tip of nose and edge of ears broken; probably made for attachment to some object. H: 0.115 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 98.768
30. Face of a Child, in Relief. Graeco-Roman. Ivory statuette; numerous traces of gilding in the hair and a few of pigment on the flesh. H: 0.03 m. Purchased by Contributions. MFA: 01.8241
Slide Set 38
Cycladic Art
15 slides
1. Vase, 2700-2300 B.C. Cycladic [said to be from Marathon]. Marble with gold patina. H: 0.102 m Diam. (max): 0.145 m. John H. and Ernestine A. Payne Fund. MFA: 1972.866
2. Vase, 2700-2300 B.C. Cycladic [said to be from Marathon]. Gray-veined marble with pale gold patina. H: 0.072 m Diam. (max): 0.113 m. John H. and Ernestine A. Payne Fund. MFA: 1972.867
3. Vase: "Kandila" or collared vase, 3rd millennium B.C. Cycladic. Coarse-grained marble with gold patina. H: 0.18 m. John H. and Ernestine A. Payne Fund. MFA: 58.318
4. Conical vase with pierced lug handles, ca. 2700 B.C. Cycladic. Gray-veined marble. H: 0.165 m. Helen and Alice Colburn Fund. MFA: 1977.799
5. Jug 1800-1600 c. B.C. Cycladic [from Athens]. Black on buff clay. H: 0.22 m. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III. MFA: 61.387
6. Schematic human idol, 3200-2700 B.C. Cycladic [said to be from Marathon]. Marble with gold patina. H: 0.19 m. John H. and Ernestine A. Payne Fund. MFA: 1972.868
7. Schematic human idol, 3200-2700 B.C. Cycladic [said to be from Marathon]. Marble with gold patina. H: 0.156 m. John H. and Ernestine A. Payne Fund. MFA: 1972.869
8. Statue of a woman with folded arms, 2700-2300 B.C. Cycladic. Spedos variety; marble with pale gold patina. H: 1.11 m. Centennial Fund. MFA: 67.758
9. Statuette of seated woman with folded arms, 2700-2300 B.C. Cycladic. Spedos variety; marble with encrustation. H: 0.126 m. Gift of Herbert A. Cahn and Andre Emmerich. MFA: 67.1023
10. Same as above. Detail: side view
11. Statuette of a woman, ca. 2500-2200 B.C. Cycladic. Spedos variety; white marble with areas of gold patina and encrustation. H: 0.335 m. Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Richard Kaplan. MFA: 1978.647
12. Statuette of seated woman with folded arms, 2700-2500 B.C. Cycladic. Early Spedos variety; island marble, traces of paint. H: 0.159 m. William Amory Gardner Fund. MFA: 35.60
13. Same as above. Detail: side view
14. Same as above. Detail: face
15. Statuette of seated woman with folded arms, ca. 2000 B.C. Cycladic. Chalandriani variety; marble with a yellowish patina. H: 0.20 m. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Klejman. MFA: 61.1089
Slide Set 39
Minoan Art
20 Slides
1. Snake Goddess: View - side, ca. 1600-1500 B.C. From Crete. Gold and ivory. H: 0.161 m. Gift of Mrs. W. Scott Fitz. MFA: 14.863
2. Same as above. View - oblique
3. Ceremonial double axe, ca. 1500 B.C. Crete [from Arkalokhori], Late Minoan I. Gold. L (shaft): 0.09 m W: 0.083 m. Theodora Wilbour Fund in Memory of Zoë Wilbour. MFA: 58.1009
4. Same as above. Detail: linear A inscription: "i-da-ma-te," which may be transliterated as, "to[?] Demeter," or "[Mount] Ida-Mother."
5. Necklace. Said to be from Crete. Gold; forty-six hollow beads. L: 0.298 m. Gift of Miss Rose Lamb. MFA: 17.1537
6. Votary: Woman with her hand to her head, ca. 1700-1450 B.C. Crete, Middle Minoan III-Late Minoan I. Bronze. H: 0.045 m. Otis Norcross Fund. MFA: 64.2173
7. Rhyton: Fragment with figure of a young athlete ca. 1550-1450 B.C. Crete, Late Minoan I. Steatite. H: 0.10 m. Gift of Mrs. Beulah H. Emmet. MFA: 66.1075
8. Beak-spouted jug, 2500 B.C. Crete [from Mochlos], Early Minoan II. Red slip on buff clay. H: 0.135 m Diam.: 0.15 m. Gift of Mrs. T. James Bowlker. MFA: 09.549
9. Blossom bowl, 1550-1450 B.C. Crete, Late Minoan I. Serpentine stone. H (without lid): 0.087 m. Bequest of Miss Adelene Moffat in Memory of Mrs. Harriet Boyd. MFA: 57.138
10. Cup, ca. 1550-1450 B.C. Crete, Late Minoan I. Buff clay with bank of black-to-red painted spirals. H: 0.063 m Diam.: 0.118 m. Gift of Mrs. T. James Bowlker. MFA: 09.35
11. Cup, ca. 1550-1450 B.C. Crete, Late Minoan IA. Buff clay with brown painted horizontal bands and large spirals. H: 0.067 m Diam.: 0.125 m. Gift of Mrs. T. James Bowlker. MFA: 09.559
12. Amphora with pinched mouth, ca. 1550-1450 B.C. Crete, Late Minoan I. Buff clay with brown painted horizontal bands. H: 0.13 m Diam. (max): 0.147 m. Gift of Mrs. T. James Bowlker. MFA: 09.37
13. Conical cup, ca. 1550-1450 B.C. Crete, Late Minoan I. Buff clay with black-to-red painted plants over horizontal stripes. H: 0.077 m Diam. (base): 0.058 m. Gift of Mrs. T. James Bowlker. MFA: 09.38
14. Beak-spouted jug, 2600-2300 B.C. Crete [from Mochlos], Early Minoan II. Vasilike ware; clay with mottled red and black slip. H: 0.082 m Diam.: 0.11 m. Gift of Mrs. T. James Bowlker. MFA: 09.550
15. Banded tufa "alabaster" bowl, 2200-2000 B.C. Crete, Early Minoan III. Brown and coffee-colored veining. Diam.: 0.083 m. Gift of Mrs. T. James Bowlker. MFA: 09.17
16. Cup fragment, 2500-2200 B.C. Crete, Early Minoan II. Vasilike ware; clay with mottled red and black slip. H: 0.093 m. Gift of Mrs. T. James Bowlker. MFA: 09.546
17. Bottle, 2200-2000 B.C. Crete, Early Minoan III. Calcite; light brown and cream veining. H: 0.046 m. Gift of Mrs. T. James Bowlker. MFA: 09.27
18. Spouted jug, 2300-2100 B.C. Crete, Early Minoan III. Clay with dark slip and light linear decoration. H: 0.195 m Diam.: 0.163 m. Gift of Mrs. T. James Bowlker. MFA: 09.552
19. Cup, 2200-1900 B.C. Crete, Early Minoan III. Clay with dark slip and light linear decoration. H: 0.09 m Diam.: 0.089 m. Gift of Mrs. T. James Bowlker. MFA: 09.42
20. Spouted bowl, 2200-2000 B.C. Crete, Early Minoan III. Marble striped light to dark grey. H: 0.07 m Diam.: 0.155 m. Gift of Mrs. T. Bowlker. MFA: 09.13
Slide Set 40
Mycenaean Pottery
20 slides
1. Vase with two handles. [From Mycenae], Middle Helladic II, ca. 1800-1700 B.C. H: 0.25 m Diam.: 0.20 m. Gift of Lincoln MacVeagh. MFA: 60.121
2. Squat alabastron with three handles. Late Helladic IIIB, 1300-1230 B.C. H: 0.06 m Diam. (bottom): 0.15 m. Harriet Otis Cruft Fund. MFA: 64.980
3. Pyxis with three handles (front view). [From Argos], Late Helladic III, ca. 1400 B.C. Diam.: 0.17 m. Gift of the National Museum, Athens. MFA: 14.735
4. Same as above. Detail: view of bottom
5. Ritual jug with serpents. [Said to come from Troy], ca. 1200 B.C. Side handle, serpents on shoulder; spout (strainer) in form of cup with 2 handles. H: 0.16 m. Helen and Alice Colburn Fund. MFA: 1971.1
6. Stirrup jar. Late Helladic IIIC, ca. 1150 B.C. H: 0.122 m Diam.: 0.107 m. Classical Department Purchase Fund. MFA: 59.712
7. Beaker (vaphio cup shape). Late Helladic IIIB, 13th century B.C. Whorl-shell pattern with horizontal stripes. H: 0.10 cm. Bequest of Miss Grace Nelson. MFA: 61.132
8. Rhyton (funnel type of Minoan form), ca. 1200 B.C. H: 0.26 m Diam.: 0.102 m. Seth K. Sweetser Fund. MFA: 1970.9
9. Cup with two handles. [Said to be from Amorgos], Late Helladic III A:2, 14th century B.C. Decorated with boukephalon between deers' heads. H: 0.11 m Diam.: 0.145 m Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 01.8042
10. Stirrup jar. [Said to have been found near Tanagra], Late Helladic IIIB, 13th century B.C. H: 0.27 m Diam.: 0.23 m. Harriet Otis Cruft Fund. MFA: 64.979
11. Same as above. Detail: top
12. Krater (in Cypriote chariot style, 2-horse chariot, belt wrestlers), 1300-1230 B.C. H: 0.436 m Diam.: 0.355 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 01.8044
13. Same as above. Detail: scenes under handle
14. Krater with mountain goats: Side - with goat, hills & vegetation. [From Salamis (?)], 12th century B.C. Otis Norcross Fund. MFA: 59.710
15. Same as above. Side - Wild goat
16. Same as above. Detail: handle
17. Kernos or libation vase. [Perhaps from Rhodes or Cyprus], Late Helladic IIIC, 12th century B.C.Ring-shaped with bull's head & 3 small vases, part of a 4th, & a place for a 5th. Twisted basket handle with dores. Diam.: 0.267 m. Otis Norcross Fund. MFA: 35.735
18. Statuette of a female idol (Phi type), 13th century B.C. Terracotta. H: 0.126 m. Gift of the National Museum, Athens. MFA: 14.768
19. Female votive figures (Psi type), 13th century B.C. Terracotta. H: 0.071 m. Samual Putnam Avery Fund. MFA: 54.44-5
20. Vase in the shape of a standing hedgehog, ca. 1200 B.C. H (with handle): 0.085 m Diam.: 0.112 m. Arthur Mason Knapp Fund. MFA: 69.1144
Slide Set 41
Attic and Boeotian Geometric Pottery
20 slides
1. Oinochoe: On front, 2 small breasts in relief, 8th century B.C. Boeotian. H: 0.331 m Diam.: 0.21 m. Perkins Collection. MFA: 97.360
2. Skyphoid cup: Panels of birds on exterior and interior, 750-725 B.C. Attic. H: 0.067 m Diam.: 0.133 m. Classical Department Purchase Fund. MFA: 59.714
3. Same as above. Detail: rim
4. Amphora: Probably a grave monument or offering to the dead, 8th century B.C. Attic. H: 0.605 m Diam.: 0.352 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 98.894
5. Same as above. Detail: animal frieze
6. Same as above. Detail: handle
7. Krater with lid, 8th century B.C. Attic [found near Athens]. H (with cover): 0.41 m Diam.: 0.23 m. Francis Bartlett Fund. MFA: 03.781
8. Oinochoe with lid: Water birds and 4-leaf design, 8th century B.C. Attic. H: 0.381 m Diam.: 0.24 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 99.503
9. Same as above. Detail: cover
10. Oinochoe: Zig-zags and triangles, 8th century B.C. Attic [said to be from the Dipylon Cemetery, Athens]. . H: 0.161 m Diam.: 0.181 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 01.8049
11. Oinochoe: Front: 3 men, one of them dead, 8th century B.C. Attic. H: 0.18 m. Richard Norton Memorial Fund. MFA: 25.43
12. Same as above. Detail: side view
13. Oinochoe: 6 men and 15 foxes, 8th century B.C. Attic. H: 0.232 m Diam.: 0.151 m. Richard Norton Memorial Fund. MFA: 25.42
14. Pyxis with lid, 8th century B.C. H: 0.079 m Diam.: 0.105 m. Gift of Edward Robinson. MFA: 92.2598
15. Pyxis: 4 horses on lid (belongs to the "Agora Group"), ca. 750 B.C. Attic. H (with lid): 0.235 m Diam.: 0.301 m. Gift on Landon T. Clay. MFA: 1970.232
16. Same as above. Detail: geometric patterns on bottom of vase
17. Skyphos: Pair of water birds on each side, 8th century B.C. Boeotian. H: 0.182 m,; Diam.: 0.24 m. Perkins Collection. MFA: 95.9
18. Skyphos. Gazelle, swastika, metopes with geometric ornament, 8th century B.C. Attic H: 0.09 m Diam.: 0.14 m. Gift of Mrs. Ashton Sanborn in Memory of Ashton Sanborn. MFA: 1971.19
19. Skyphos: Sides molded in vertical ribs, decorated with herring-bone pattern, 8th century B.C. Attic [said to have been found at the Dipylon Cemetery, Athens]. H: 0.28 m Diam.: 0.28 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 98.895
20. Inyx wheel: 11 inyx birds (wry-necks) on rim of a 4-spoked wheel, ca. 800 B.C. Attic. Terracotta. Diam.: 0.215 m. John Michael Rodocanachi Fund. MFA: 28.49
Slide Set 42
Cypriote Pottery and Figurines
20 slides
1. Gourd juglet. [From Alambra], Early Cypriote III-Middle Cypriote II, ca. 1925-1700 B.C. Red polished III ware. H: 0.18 m Diam.: 0.111 m. General di Cesnola. MFA: 72.31
2. Knob-lug bowl. Early Cypriote I-Middle Cypriote II, 2300-1700 B.C. Black polished ware. H: 0.057 m Diam.: 0.105 m. General di Cesnola. MFA: 72.43
3. Tripod jug. Middle Cypriote II-III, 1750-1600 B.C. White painted III-V ware, string-hole style. H: 0.195 m Diam.: 0.108 m. General di Cesnola. MFA: 72.81
4. Tankard. Late Cypriote I, 1600-1400 B.C. White Slip I ware. H: 0.212 m Diam.: 0.156 m. General di Cesnola. MFA: 72.86
5. Duck-shaped vase. Cypro-geometric III-Cypro-archaic IA, 850-ca. 600 B.C. Bichrome III ware. L: 0.19 m. General di Cesnola. MFA: 72.139
6. Jug: Decorated with birds, lotus, 2-headed winged creature. Cypro-archaic I-IIA, 700-475 B.C. Bichrome IV ware. H: 0.299 m. Diam.: 0.199 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 01.8046
7. Amphora with vertical handles. Cypro-archaic I-IIA, 700-500 B.C. Bichrome IV ware. H: 0.277 m Diam.: 0.185 m. Gift by Horace L. Mayer. MFA: 58.1273
8. Jar with vertical handles. Cypro-archaic I-IIA, 700-500 B.C. Polychrome white IV ware. H: 0.095 m. Gift of Mrs. Norton. MFA: 12.784
9. Jar with loop legs: Decorated with bird & lotus. Cypro-archaic I-IIA, 700-500 B.C. Bichrome IV ware. H: 0.22 m Diam.: 0.208 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 01.8047
10. Jug with pinched rim. Cypro-archaic I-IIB, 700-500 B.C. White painted IV ware. H: 0.203 m Diam.: 0.146 m. General di Cesnola. MFA: 72.58
11. Biconical jug with pinched rim. Cypro-archaic II, 600-475 B.C. White painted V ware. H: 0.122 m Diam.: 0.101 m. General di Cesnola. MFA: 72.109
12. Goat. Cypro-archaic, 700-475 B.C. Terracotta. H: 0.101 m L: 0.092 m. General di Cesnola. MFA: 72.134
13. Horseman. Cypro-archaic, 700-475 B.C. Terracotta. H: 0.225 m L: 0.101 m. General di Cesnola. MFA: 72.140
14. Figure holding lamb. Cypro-archaic, 700-475 B.C. Terracotta. H: 0.128 m. General di Cesnola. MFA: 72.149
15. Statuette [Aphrodite?]. Late Cypriote II, 1300 B.C. Base ring ware. H: 0.111 m. General di Cesnola. MFA: 72.154
16. Statuette [Aphrodite?]. Cypro-archaic, 700-475 B.C. Terracotta. H: 0.118 m. General di Cesnola. MFA: 72.155
17. Standing female figure. Cypro-archaic II, 5th century B.C. Stone. H: 0.168 m. General di Cesnola. MFA: 72.351
18. Bust of Aphrodite. Cypro-archaic, 700-475 B.C. Terracotta. H: 0.127 m. General di Cesnola. MFA: 72.157
19. Man playing double flutes. Cypro-archaic, ca. 525 B.C. Limestone. H: 0.191 m. General di Cesnola. MFA: 72.317
20. Statuette. Cypriote, Archaic. Terracotta. H: 0.21 m. Purchased of General di Cesnola. MFA: 72.148
Slide Set 43
Boeotian Pottery and Figurines
20 slides
1. Funerary amphora with relief decoration (tomb monument), ca. 670-650 B.C. H: 1.57 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 99.505
2. Oinochoe. Geometric; pale yellow; covered with discs formed of concentric circles. H: 0.502 m. Anonymous Gift. MFA: 92.2736
3. Kalathos. Geometric; perforated decorations in zones. H: 0.10 m Diam.: 0.124 m. Perkins Collection. MFA: 97.365
4. Drinking horn in the shape of a galley, ca. 600 B.C. Prow in the form of animal head; steersman in stern. H: 0.125 m L: 0.305 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 99.515
5. Pyxis with cover: Birds and geometric patterns. Geometric. H: 0.105 m Diam.: 0.220 m. John Michael Rodocanachi Fund. MFA: 24.7
6. Plastic aryballos: Mouth in the form of girl's head, 6th century B.C. H: 0.116 m Diam.: 0.06 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 01.8056
7. Pyxis with cover: Female head as knob on cover, 6th century B.C. H: 0.138 m Diam.: 0.125 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 98.898a,b
8. Lekanis: Exterior - Lotus-palmette frieze, ca. 575-550 B.C. H: 0.067 m Diam.: 0.272 m. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William de Forest Thompson. MFA: 19.307
9. Same as above. Interior - Bearded head
10. Kylix: Writhing snakes on exterior, ca. 540 B.C. H: 0.07 m Diam.: 0.21 m. Harriet Otis Cruft Fund. MFA: 64.981
11. Tripod pyxis: Athletes, animals and monsters, 6th century B.C. Imitating the style of the KX painter (Attic). Black figure vase. H: 0.141 m Diam.: 0.180 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 01.8110
12. Same as above. Detail: two athletes
13. Same as above. Detail: top
14. Basket-shaped votive crown, 6th century B.C. Terracotta. H: 0.174 m Diam.: 0.18 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 98.892
15. Bell-shaped idol, 8th century B.C. Terracotta. H: 0.30 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 98.891
16. Mourning woman, 7th century B.C. Terracotta. H: 0.23 m. Edwin E. Jack Fund. MFA: 67.916
17. Persephone [?] wearing kalathos and holding a pomegranate, 6th century B.C. Terracotta. H: 0.362 m. Purchased by Contribution. MFA: 01.7768
18. Reclining female figurine, 6th century B.C. Terracotta. H: 0.179 m. Purchased by Contribution. MFA: 01.7757
19. Satyr on horseback facing backwards and playing double flutes, early 5th century B.C. Terracotta. H: 0.13 m. Purchased by Contribution. MFA: 01.8011
20. Tripodic satyr, early 5th century B.C. Terracotta. H: 0.086 m. Purchased by Contribution. MFA: 01.8010
Slide Set 44
Proto-Corinthian and Corinthian Pottery and Figurines
20 slides
1. Skyphos, 725-700 B.C. Proto-Corinthian. H: 0.089 m Diam.: 0.102 m. Francis Bartlett Fund. MFA: 03.809
2. Aryballos: Narrow lip, brown on yellow, diamonds and rosettes; four birds, ca. 700-675 B.C. Proto-Corinthian [from Campania]. H: 0.055 m Diam.: 0.052 m. Francis Bartlett Fund. MFA: 03.810
3. Pointed aryballos: Upper band - Bellerophon attacking the Chimera; Lower band - Running dogs, ca. 675-650 B.C. Proto-Corinthian. H: 0.068 m Diam.: 0.038 m. Perkins Collection. MFA: 95.10
4. Oinochoe: Frieze of animals with siren between two sphinxes. Front view: siren and sphinxes. Corinthian Transitional, 640-630 B.C. H (max): 0.235 m. Gift of Robert E. Hecht Jr. MFA: 64.14
5. Same as above. View - side view: animals
6. Skyphos: Lions, deer, and panther, 625-600 B.C. Early Corinthian. H: 0.071. m Diam.: 0.08 m. Gift of Mrs. Orrin W. Mann. MFA: 49.403
7. Two alabastrons: Striding lion and Eagle and panther, 625-600 B.C. Early Corinthian. H (smaller): 0.077 m; H (larger): 0.106 m. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William de Forest Thompson. MFA: 49.404, 19.304
8. Oinochoe: Horseman, eagle, cock, serpent, and sphinx; side with cock and serpent, 600-575 B.C. Middle Corinthian. H (max): 0.196 m Diam.: 0.15 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 01.8050
9. Skyphos: Side A - Warriors fighting flanked by sirens, 585-575 B.C. Middle Corinthian. H: 0.09 m Diam.: 0.141 m. Perkins Collection. MFA: 95.14
10. Same as above. Side B - 2 lions and
palmette lotus
11. Pyxis: Frieze of animals and monsters, 600-575 B.C. Middle Corinthian. H (with cover): 0.131 m Diam.: 0.172 m. Cornelia Prime Lowell Fund. MFA: 24.449
12. Aryballos: Odysseus and the sirens. 575-550 B.C. Late Corinthian. H: 0.102 m Diam.: 0.095 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 01.8100
13. Aryballos: The suicide of Ajax, 575-550 B.C. Late Corinthian. H: 0.063 m Diam.: 0.061 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 99.514
14. Column krater, ca. 540 B.C. Late Corinthian. H: 0.33 m Diam.: 0.41 m. Helen and Alice Colburn Fund. MFA: 63.420
15. Same as above. Detail: side B - procession of 9 elders; lower band - sphinxes, dove, geese, griffins, leopards and cocks
16. Same as above. Detail: handle plate, male and female heads
17. Plastic vase in the shape of a dead hare, 6th century B.C. Corinthian. L: 0.198 m. Gift of H.P. Kidder. MFA: 80.574
18. Plastic vase in the shape of a siren, ca. 575 B.C. Corinthian. H: 0.08 m. Seth K. Sweetser Fund. MFA: 65.566
19. Plastic vase in the shape of a squatting man, ca. 570 B.C. Opening at the top of the head. Corinthian. Buff clay. H: 0.096 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 01.8039
20. Rim fragment of a krater: A bound prisoner, ca. 600 B.C. [Possibly from Cervetri], Early Corinthian. Handle plate: H: 0.070 m W: 0.103 m. Gift of E.P. Warren. MFA: 13.96
Slide Set 45
Greek Black Figure and "Bilingual" Vases
20(***), 40(**), 60(*), or 80 slides
***1. Kylix: Side A - Circe and companions of Odysseus, ca. 560-550 B.C. Attic; attributed to Painter of the Boston Polyphemus. H: 0.132 m Diam.: 0.217 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 99.518
***2. Kylix (lip cup): Exterior, ca. 550 B.C. Signed by Tleson as potter; attributed to Tleson Painter. H: 0.143 m Diam.: 0.225 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 98.920
***3. Same as above. Interior - Wounded stag
4. Kylix (lip cup): Side B - Female head and inscription, "hail and drink," ca. 550 B.C. Attic; attributed to Sakonides. H: 0.154 m Diam.: 0.228 m. Frederick Brown Fund. MFA: 66.816
5. Kylix (lip cup): Interior - Satyr and dancing maenad, ca. 550 B.C. Attic; attributed to Oakeshott Painter. H: 0.143 m Diam.: 0.227 m. Otis Norcross Fund. MFA: 69.1052
**6. Kylix (siana cup): Exterior - Horsemen, ca. 560-50 B.C. Attic; attributed to Heidelberg Painter. H: 0.128 m Diam.: 0.245 m. Frederick Brown Fund. MFA: 1970.68
**7. Kylix (segment class): Herakles and Nemean Lion, ca. 520-510 B.C. Attic. H: 0.215 m Diam.: 0.16 m. Gift of Messrs. R.E. Hecht, Jr. and George Allen. (fragment is on permanent deposit from The Louvre). MFA: 60.1172
***8. Kylix (band cup): Youths with game-cocks, ca. 530 B.C. Attic. H: 0.17 m Diam.: 0.26 m. John Wheelock Elliot and John Morse Elliot Fund. MFA: 63.4
**9. Kylix: Eye siren; dog under each handle, ca. 520-15 B.C. Attic; attributed to Amasis Painter. H: 0.08 m Diam.: 0.19 m. Gift of E.P. Warren. MFA: 10.651
10. Kylix: Between eyes - stooping satyr holding a vine; beneath handles - siren; around base - lions pursuing winged horses and deer, ca. 525-500 B.C. Attic. H: 0.123 m Diam.: 0.275 m. Francis Bartlett Fund. MFA: 03.784
*11. Kylix: Mask of Dionysos between apotropaic eyes, ca. 510-500 B.C. Attic; attributed to the Group of Walters 48.42. H: 0.123 m Diam.: 0.313 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 01.8057
*12. Same as above. Interior - Gorgoneion
13. Skyphos: Side A - 2 lions, early 6th century B.C. Attic; attributed to the Komast Group; the KX Painter. H: 0.112 m Diam.: 0.161 m. Catharine Page Perkins Collection. MFA: 97.366
14. Same as above. Side B - Lotus and
palmette
*15. Skyphos: Side B - Lion attacking 4 bulls, ca. 500 B.C. Attic; attributed to the Theseus Painter. H: 0.159 m Diam.: 0.223 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 99.523
*16. Same as above. Side A - Arimaspian woman
attacking an egg-shaped griffin
***17. Skyphos: Side A - Warriors riding on dolphins (possibly chorus scenes from early Attic comedies). Attic. H: 0.16 m Diam.: 0.022 m. Gift of the Heirs of Henry Adam. MFA: 20.18
**18. Same as above. Side B - Youths riding on
ostriches
**19. Kyathos: Warrior in oriental garb between eyes, and Greek Warriors, ca. 530-520 B.C. Attic. H (with handle): 0.145 m Diam.: 0.111 m. Gift of Landon T. Clay. MFA: 69.1074
20. Same as above. Detail: close-up of warrior in oriental garb
***21. Hydria: Apotheosis of Herakles, ca. 560 B.C. Attic; attributed to the Archippe Painter. H: 0.42 m Diam. (with handles): 0.29 m. William E. Nickerson Fund. MFA: 67.1006
**22. Same as above. Detail: close-up of figure in chariot
23. Hydria: A Bacchic group of eight figures (overall view), ca. 540-30 B.C. Attic; attributed to "Elbows Out." H: 0.325 m Diam.: 0.267 m. Catharine Page Perkins Collection. MFA: 95.62
*24. Hydria: Achilles and his charioteer, Automedon; neck - 3 youths conversing between horsemen, ca. 540-30 B.C. Attic; attributed to the Taleides Painter. H: 0.355 m Diam. (with handles): 0.365 m. John H. and Ernestine A. Payne Fund. MFA: 68.105
25. Same as above. Detail: Achilles and charioteer
26. Hydria: Herakles and Cerberus with Hermes, Athena and Persephone ca. 520 B.C. Attic; attributed to the manners of the Lysippides Painter. H: 0.460 m Diam.: 0.350 m. John Wheelock Elliot and John Morse Elliot Fund. MFA: 28.46
27. Hydria: Grooms watering horses, second half of 6th century B.C. Attributed to Karithaios Painter. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 01.8060
***28. Hydria: Herakles and Triton flanked by Nereus and Nereid, ca. 520-15 B.C. Attic; attributed to the Chiusi Painter. H: 0.50 m Diam.: 0.316 m. Gift of Horace L. Mayer. MFA: 62.1185
***29. Hydria: Woman at the fountain house; shoulder - 2 quadrigae at full gallop, ca. 520 B.C. Attic; attributed to the Priam Painter. H: 0.53 m Diam. (with handles): 0.37 m. William Francis Warden Fund. MFA: 61.195
*30. Hydria: Trojan War scene - Achilles dragging Hector past Priam and Hecuba toward the Tumulus of Patroklos, ca. 520 B.C. Attic; attributed to the Antiope Group. H: 0.566 m Diam.: 0.33 m. William Francis Warden Fund. MFA: 63.473
*31. Same as above. Detail: Hector, Priam and Hecuba
*32. Same as above. Detail: Shoulder scene - Herakles pursuing Kyknos aided by Athena (in chariot) and Zeus
***33. Neck amphora: Side A - Herakles and Amazons; below - 2 friezes of animals, ca. 570-60 B.C. Attic; attributed to the Timiades Painter. H: 0.394 m Diam.: 0.244 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 98.916
**34. Same as above. Detail: close-up of Herakles and Amazons
**35. Same as above. Side B - Komos between
swans; below - 2 friezes of animals
36. Neck amphora: Side A- Herakles and Nemean Lion, ca. 530-20 B.C. Attic; related to the Antimenes Painter. H: 0.374 m Diam.: 0.258 m. Gift of Thomas G. Appleton. MFA: 76.41
37. Same as above. Side B - Dionysos and two
maenads
38. Neck-Amphora: Battle between gods and giants (or Amazons), ca. 530 B.C. Attic; attributed to a painter of the 3-line Group. H: 0.344 m Diam.: 0.214 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 01.8059
39. Same as above. Detail: close-up of figures under handles
***40. Neck amphora: Warriors fighting, ca. 540-30 B.C. Attic; attributed to the "Botkin Class." H: 0.293 m Diam.: 0.242 m. MFA: Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. 98.923
**41. Neck amphora (psykter) with two spouts: Side A - Warriors' departure, ca. 540 B.C. Attic; attributed to the Swing Painter. H: 0.358 m Diam.: 0.28 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 00.331
42. Same as above. Detail: close-up of figures and horses
43. Same as above. Side B - Theseus and the
Minotaur
44. Same as above. Detail: shoulder - battle scenes
**45. Panel amphora: Side A - Birth of Athena, ca. 540 B.C. Attic; attributed to Group E. H: 0.394 m Diam.: 0.29 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 00.330
*46. Same as above. Detail: close-up of Zeus
**47. Same as above. Side B - Quadriga facing
front
**48. Panel amphora: Side B - Girl in swing and four men, ca. 540 B.C. Attic; by the "Swing Painter," who derives his name from this vase. H: 0.401 m Diam.: 0.264 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 98.918
49. Same as above. Detail: side A - Winged Goddess (Iris) and three men
50. Neck amphora: Dionysos on donkey with satyrs and maenads, ca. 520-10 B.C. Attic; by the Painter of Boston, who derives his name from this vase. White background. H: 0.29 m Diam.: 0.157 m. Gift of Mrs. H.P. Kidder. MFA: 01.17
***51. Panel amphora: Side B - Dionysos drinking from a kantharos in vineyard populated by satyrs, ca. 540 B.C. Attic (near Exekias). H: 0.52 m Diam.: 0.33 m. MFA: 63.952
**52. Same as above. Detail: Dionysos drinking
**53. Same as above. Detail: satyr making wine
***54. Same as above. Side A - Dioskouroi
harnessing a biga
**55. Neck amphora: Side A - Man pursuing youth with four flanking figures; neck - pursuit scenes; under handles - horseman, ca. 540 B.C. Attic; attributed to "The Affecter." H: 0.401 m Diam.: 0.276 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 99.516
***56. Same as above. Side B - Zeus and Ganymede
with four attendants
*57. Panel amphora: Billy goat, ca. 560 B.C. Attic; Near the Gorgon Painter. H: 0.20 m Diam.: 0.139 m. John Michael Rodocanachi Fund. MFA: 63.2664
*58. Panel amphora: Side B - Departure of a warrior, ca. 540-530 B.C. Attic; attributed to the Painter of the Vatican Mourner. H: 0.435 m Diam.: 0.289 m. William E. Nickerson Fund. MFA: 1970.8
*59. Same as above. Side A - Ambush of Troilus
*60. Neck amphora: Side A - The Judgment of Paris, ca. 510-500 B.C. Attic; attributed to the group of Wurzburg 199 (Circle of the Antimenes Painter). H: 0.44 m Diam.: 0.277 m. Seth K. Sweetser Fund. MFA: 60.790
*61. Same as above. Side B - Menelaos bringing
Helen home from the Trojan War
***62. Panel amphora: Side A - Shoemaker's shop, ca. 520-10 B.C. Attic. H: 0.361 m Diam.: 0.259 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 01.8035
**63. Same as above. Side B - Blacksmith's shop
*64. Neck amphora: Side B - Thetis bringing armor to Achilles, ca. 525-15 B.C. Attic; signed by Amasis as potter; attributed to the Amasis Painter. H: 0.307 m Diam.: 0.217 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 01.8027
*65. Same as above. Detail: Side A - Herakles and Apollo, the struggle for the tripod
*66. Neck amphora: Athena and Poseidon: Detail: close-up of shield, ca. 520-15 B.C. Attic; attributed to the Amasis Painter. H: 0.258 m Diam.: 0.203 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 01.8026
***67. "Bilingual" amphora: Side A - Ajax and Achilies playing draughts, ca. 525-20 B.C. Attic; attributed to the Lysippides Painter. Black figure. H: 0.555 m Diam.: 0.34 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 01.8032
***68. Same as above. Side B - Achilles and Ajax playing draughts. Attributed to the Andokides Painter. Red figure
**69. "Bilingual" amphora: Side A - The Bull (Herakles and the Cretan Bull), ca. 520 B.C. Attic; attributed to the Lysippides Painter. Black figure. H: 0.532 m Diam.: 0.0347 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 99.538
*70. Same as above. Side B - Herakles and the Cretan Bull. Attributed to the Andokides Painter. Red figure
*71. Same as above. Detail: Herakles (black figure)
*72. Same as above. Detail: Herakles (red figure)
73. Alabastron: Negro carrying bow and axe, ca. 480-60 B.C. Attic; attributed to the Group of the Negro Alabastra. White background. H: 0.142 m Diam.: 0.054 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 98.927
***74. Lekythos: Helios in his chariot, late 6th century B.C. Attic; attributed to the Gela Painter. White background. H: 0.28 m Diam.: 0.116 m. Anonymous Gift. MFA: 93.99
**75. Lekythos: Satyr pursuing a nymph. Attic; by the Diosphos Painter. "Six's Technique." H: 0.222 m Diam.: 0.077 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 98.885
***76. Kantharos (head vase): In the form of two female heads: profile view, ca. 490 B.C. Attic; attributed to Class G: the London Class; red figure. H: 0.20 m Diam.: 0.14 m. Francis Bartlett Fund. MFA: 03.834
**77. Plastic mug in the form of the head of a negro; lip - Dionysos and 2 satyrs between eyes: side view, ca. 530 B.C. Attic. H: 0.177 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 00.332
***78. Pyxis with lid: Herakles seizing the delphic tripod from Apollo; lid - sirens, lions and goats, ca. 550 B.C. Attic; Group of Oxford Lid. H (with lid): 0.099 m. Horace L. Mayer Fund. MFA: 61.1256
**79. Same as above. Detail: side figures
***80. Fragment of a pinax: Three bearded men raising their right hands, ca. 500 B.C. Attic. H: 0.134 m W: 0.666 m. James Fund and By Special Contributions. MFA: 10.194
Slide Set 46
Greek Red Figure Vases: Kylixes and Plates
20(**), 40(* and **), or 60 slides
**1. Plate: Thetis with dolphins, late 6th century B.C. Attic; attributed to the manner of Euthymides. Diam.: 0.17 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 00.335
*2. Kylix: Interior - Boy fishing, late 6th century B.C. Attic [from Orvieto]; attributed to the Ambrosios Painter. H: 0.112 m Diam.: 0.277 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 01.8024
*3. Same as above. Exterior
4. Same as above. Exterior - detail: sporting satyrs
5. Plate: Two youths in palaestra exercising, late 6th century B.C. Attic; attributed to Paseas. Diam.: 0.19 m. Francis Bartlett Fund. MFA: 03.785
**6. Plate: Herakles, Hermes & Cerberus, ca. 520 B.C. Attic; attributed to Paseas. Diam.: 0.189 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 01.8025
7. Kylix: Interior - Archer testing an arrow, late 6th century B.C. Attic; attributed to Carpenter Painter. H: 0.174 m Diam.: 0.238 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 00.336
**8. Kylix: Fragment (restored) of interior - Hoplite & archer in Asiatic costume kneeling to left, late 6th century B.C. Attic [from Cumae]; attributed to the Eleusis Painter. Diam.: 0.23 m. James Fund and by Special Contribution. MFA: 10.196
*9. Kylix: Interior - Sphinx facing right, ca. 510 B.C. Attic; attributed to Skythes. Diam. (max): 0.19 m. James Fund and by Special Contributions. MFA: 10.198
10. Same as above. Exterior - detail: winged horse advancing left
**11. Kylix fragment (cut from center of kylix): Satyr kneeling, drinking from a horn, ca. 500 B.C. Attic; attributed to Epiktetos. Diam.: 0.097 m. James Fund and by Special Contribution. MFA: 10.212
12. Kylix: Interior - Satyr seated on wine-skin, holding a drinking horn, ca. 500 B.C. Attic; attributed to Epiktetos. H: 0.076 m Diam.: 0.187 m. Perkins Collection. MFA: 95.34
*13. Kylix: Interior - Nude archer with Scythian cap, late 6th century B.C. Attic [from Lokris]; attributed to Epiktetos. H: 0.077 m Diam.: 0.165 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 01.8074
**14. Kylix: Interior - Nude man in wine vat treading grapes. Attic. Late 6th century B.C. Signed by Pamphaios as potter. H: 0.10 m Diam.: 0.265 m. Cormelia Prime Lowell Fund. MFA: 24.453
*15. Kylix: Interior - Maenad dancing & holding krotala, ca. 520-510 B.C. Cyprus [from Arsinoe]; attributed to Hermaios Painter. H: 0.072 m Diam.: 0.192 m. Perkins Collection. MFA: 95.33
*16. Kylix: Interior - 2 males seated on couch; one plays the double flutes, ca. 500 B.C. Attic [from Orvieto]; attributed to Proto-Panaetian Group. H: 0.09 m Diam.: 0.25 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 01.8018
17. Same as above. Detail: man playing the double flutes
**18. Kylix: Interior - Youth with jumping weights running to right, ca. 500 B.C. Attic [from Capua]; attributed to the Proto-Panaetian Group. H: 0.076 m Diam.: 0.233 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 98.876
*19. Kylix: Fragment of interior - An archer, wearing a panther-skin cap, tests an arrow; another, kneeling, stretches his bow, ca. 500-490 B.C. Attic [from Orvieto]; attributed to Onesimos. Diam.: 0.236 m. James Fund and by Special Contribution. MFA: 10.207
20. Kylix: Fragment - Man wearing cloak & wreath conversing with youth, ca. 500 B.C. Attic; attributed to the Onesimos. H: 0.12 m W: 0.06 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 65.873
**21. Kylix: Interior - Discobolus, ca. 500-590 B.C. Attic [said to be from Orvieto]; attributed to Onesimos. H: 0.09 m Diam.: 0.225 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 01.8020
**22. Same as above. Exterior - Groups of youths
practicing with jumping weights
**23. Kylix: Interior - Two men dancing, one plays the double flutes, ca. 500-490 B.C. Attic [from near Viterbo]; attributed to Onesimos; signed by Euphronios as potter. H: 0.117 m Diam.: 0.365 m. Perkins Collection. MFA: 95.27
**24. Same as above. Exterior - detail: procession of 11 intoxicated men, one playing the double flutes
**25. Same as above. Exterior - detail: procession of 11 intoxicated men dancing & staggering
*26. Kylix: Interior - Man holding vase, basket & staff, ca. 500-490 B.C. Attic; attributed to Onesimos. H: 0.08 m Diam.: 0.222 m. Perkins Collection. MFA: 95.29
*27. Same as above. Exterior - detail: horse & youths
*28. Kylix: Interior - Satyr seated on an overturned amphora, ca. 500-490 B.C. Attic [from Orvieto]; attributed to Onesimos. H: 0.109 m Diam.: 0.248 m. James Fund and Special Contribution. MFA: 10.179
29. Same as above. Detail: head of satyr
30. Kylix: Fragment of interior - She-ass pacing to left, bearing a pack-saddle & bale of goods, ca. 480 B.C. Attic [from Orvieto]; attributed to the Antiphon Painter. Diam. (band around picture): 0.167 m. James Fund and Special Contribution. MFA: 10.199
31. Kylix: Exterior - Satyrs & maenads, 3 on each side; all wear leopard skins, ca. 470 B.C. Attic; attributed to the Telephos Painter. H: 0.095 m Diam.: 0.227 m. Perkins Collection. MFA: 95.30
**32. Kylix: Interior - Man & youth on couch, early 5th century B.C. Attic; attributed to the Foundry Painter. H: 0.117 m Diam.: 0.298 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 01.8034
**33. Same as above. Exterior - detail: youths & men on couches, boys as cupbearers
34. Same as above. Exterior - detail: youths & men on couches, boys as cupbearers
**35. Kylix: Interior - Youth with sword & spear wearing boots, chlamys & pilos, ca. 475 B.C. Attic [from Orvieto]; attributed to the Antiphon Painter. H: 0.093 m Diam.: 0.235 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 01.8030
*36. Kylix: Interior - Satyr sits fluting a column, wine-skin hangs on wall, ca. 475 B.C. Attic [from Cerveteri]; attributed to the Manner of the Antiphon Painter. H: 0.08 m Diam.: 0.18 m. Gift in Memory of Arthur Fairbanks. MFA: 62.613
37. Kylix: Fragment of interior - Man seated decorating a Kylix, ca. 475 B.C. Attic; attributed to the Manner of the Antiphon Painter. Diam. (greatest breadth): 0.142 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 01.8073
**38. Kylix: Interior - Satyr seizing a nymph; 2 other satyrs, ca. 470 B.C. Attic; signed by Douris. H: 0.121 m Diam.: 0.328 m. Henry Lillie Pierce Fund. MFA: 00.343
**39. Same as above. Exterior, side A - 2
warriors, man with a staff, youth, 2 women
40. Same as above. Exterior, side B - 6 men
conversing
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