The Monkey Antiquarian (1743): Artwork and History
The Monkey Antiquarian at the Art Institute of Chicago: date, artist attribution, materials and the museum's explanation of the work.
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The Sibyl and a Child Bearing a Torch (1520-40): Artwork and History
The Sibyl and a Child Bearing a Torch at the Art Institute of Chicago: date, artist attribution, materials and the museum's explanation of the work.
Tile Window Grille (Timurid dynasty (1370-1507), 15th century): Artwork and History
Tile Window Grille at the Art Institute of Chicago: date, artist attribution, materials and the museum's explanation of the work.
Carlo Lamagna: Biography and Background
Carlo Lamagna is a chef and restaurateur in Portland, Oregon.
Stephen Langlois: Biography and Background
Stephen Langlois is a Chicago area chef and author (with Margaret Guthrie) of Prairie: Cuisine from the Heartland (1991).
Joe LaRue: Biography and Background
"Jammin'" Joe LaRue (born February 13, 1960) is a competitive eater from Binghamton, New York who lives in Dayton, Nevada.
Jack Lee (chef): Biography and Background
Jack Lee (Lý Vinh Viễn) is an American celebrity chef of Chinese descent based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Nicholas Lodge: Biography and Background
Chef Nicholas Lodge (born 12 June 1962) was a pastry chef, master cake artist, author and instructor.
Finger Ring with Frog (c. 1353–1337 BCE): Art, History and Details
Finger Ring with Frog at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1353–1337 BCE, gold. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Broad Collar (1900–1916): Art, History and Details
Broad Collar at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 1900–1916, faience, glass, and stone, modern stringing. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Powder Flask (c. 1590): Art, History and Details
Powder Flask at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1590, gilt brass over fabric covered wood. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Wheel-Lock Hunting Pistol (1578): Art, History and Details
Wheel-Lock Hunting Pistol at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 1578, steel, walnut stock with engraved stag horn; ball butt. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Powder Flask (c. 1550–1580): Art, History and Details
Powder Flask at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1550–1580, staghorn (two branches) with carved relief scene of the Judgement of Paris, mounts missing. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Gothic Breastplate (c. 1540): Art, History and Details
Gothic Breastplate at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1540, steel. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Estoc (early 1500s): Art, History and Details
Estoc at the Cleveland Museum of Art: early 1500s, steel, wood and leather. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Schiavona Broadsword (early 1700s): Art, History and Details
Schiavona Broadsword at the Cleveland Museum of Art: early 1700s, steel, leather, wood, brass. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Rapier (c.1625–50): Art, History and Details
Rapier at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c.1625–50, steel; hilt russeted; wire grip. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Basket-Hilt Broadsword ("Mortuary Sword") (hilt: c. 1640–50; blade: 1700s): Art, History and Details
Basket-Hilt Broadsword ("Mortuary Sword") at the Cleveland Museum of Art: hilt: c. 1640–50; blade: 1700s, steel, chiseled; inlaid gilt- silver foil; wood and wire grip. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Rapier (c. 1620–30): Art, History and Details
Rapier at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1620–30, steel, blued and gilded. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Schiavona Broadsword (1700s): Art, History and Details
Schiavona Broadsword at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 1700s, steel, brass, leather and wood. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Left-Handed Dagger or "Main Gauche" (c. 1650): Art, History and Details
Left-Handed Dagger or "Main Gauche" at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1650, steel, pierced and chiseled. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Parade Sword (c. 1500–1525): Art, History and Details
Parade Sword at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1500–1525, steel, etched and gilded. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Schiavona Broadsword (early 1700s): Art, History and Details
Schiavona Broadsword at the Cleveland Museum of Art: early 1700s, steel and silver wire grip. silver pommel. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Cup-Hilted Rapier (c.1610–30): Art, History and Details
Cup-Hilted Rapier at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c.1610–30, steel, pierced, chased and chiseled; wire ferrules on leather-covered wood grip. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Left Arm Elements from a Boy's Armor (Lower Cannon, Couter, Rerebrace) (c. 1560 (some modern)): Art, History and Details
Left Arm Elements from a Boy's Armor (Lower Cannon, Couter, Rerebrace) at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1560 (some modern), etched and lightly embossed steel with traces of gilding, leather. Explore the work's context, creator attribution
Sword (Kalis or Sundang) (before 1916): Art, History and Details
Sword (Kalis or Sundang) at the Cleveland Museum of Art: before 1916, Metal blade with ivory pommel and cord-wound grip. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Dagger (Gwálaa) (late 1800s–early 1900s): Art, History and Details
Dagger (Gwálaa) at the Cleveland Museum of Art: late 1800s–early 1900s, Metal, shell, leather, fiber, ivory or horn. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Dagger (Gwálaa) (late 1800s–early 1900s): Art, History and Details
Dagger (Gwálaa) at the Cleveland Museum of Art: late 1800s–early 1900s, ivory, fiber, leather, metal (steel), shell. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Beauty Beneath a Willow Tree (Edo period, c. 1780): Artwork and History
Beauty Beneath a Willow Tree at the Art Institute of Chicago: date, artist attribution, materials and the museum's explanation of the work.
The Capture of Samson (1609–10): Artwork and History
The Capture of Samson at the Art Institute of Chicago: date, artist attribution, materials and the museum's explanation of the work.
Arrangement in Flesh Color and Brown: Portrait of Arthur Jerome Eddy (1894): Artwork and History
Arrangement in Flesh Color and Brown: Portrait of Arthur Jerome Eddy at the Art Institute of Chicago: date, artist attribution, materials and the museum's explanation of the work.
Beggar with Oysters (Philosopher) (1865–67): Artwork and History
Beggar with Oysters (Philosopher) at the Art Institute of Chicago: date, artist attribution, materials and the museum's explanation of the work.
Coast of Maine (1893): Artwork and History
Coast of Maine at the Art Institute of Chicago: date, artist attribution, materials and the museum's explanation of the work.
Painting with Troika (January 18, 1911): Artwork and History
Painting with Troika at the Art Institute of Chicago: date, artist attribution, materials and the museum's explanation of the work.
Improvisation No. 30 (Cannons) (1913): Artwork and History
Improvisation No. 30 (Cannons) at the Art Institute of Chicago: date, artist attribution, materials and the museum's explanation of the work.
The Bewitched Mill (1913): Artwork and History
The Bewitched Mill at the Art Institute of Chicago: date, artist attribution, materials and the museum's explanation of the work.
Seated Guanyin (Song dynasty (960–1279)): Artwork and History
Seated Guanyin at the Art Institute of Chicago: date, artist attribution, materials and the museum's explanation of the work.
Arhats (Elders) Ajita, Kalika, Kanaka Bharadvaja, and Shri Bhadra, from a Seven-Part Set Portraying the Sixteen Arhats (19th century): Artwork and History
Arhats (Elders) Ajita, Kalika, Kanaka Bharadvaja, and Shri Bhadra, from a Seven-Part Set Portraying the Sixteen Arhats at the Art Institute of Chicago: date, artist attribution, materials and the museum's explanation of the work.
The Large Cat (1657): Artwork and History
The Large Cat at the Art Institute of Chicago: date, artist attribution, materials and the museum's explanation of the work.
The Mousetrap (c. 1655): Artwork and History
The Mousetrap at the Art Institute of Chicago: date, artist attribution, materials and the museum's explanation of the work.