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The collection of master drawings at the Museum initially shaped by the Crocker family’s purchase in 1869–71, focuses on the major European schools between the 16th and mid-19th centuries. Collection strengths include drawings from the Italian, Dutch and Flemish 17th century, the French 17th and 18th centuries, the German 16th, 18th and 19th centuries, as well as related prints. Californian and American prints, drawings, and watercolors from the mid-19th century to the present are also included.

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John Arrowsmith (English, 1790–1873) and published by Smith, Elder & Co.
The Coasts of Guatimala and Mexico, from Panama to Cape Mendocino. 1839.
John Chester Buttre (American, 1821–1893)
S. Brannan. n.d.
John William Orr (American, born Ireland, 1815–1887) and published by W.W. Kurtz & Co.
The Wide West, Fourth of July Illustrated Edition. July 4, 1856.
Joseph Becker (American, 1841–1910), John Parker Davis (American, 1832–1910), and Frank Leslie (American, born England, 1821–1880)
Scene in the Principal Chinese Theatre, San Francisco. 1870.
Joseph Becker (American, 1841–1910), printed by J.P. Davis (American, 1832–1910) and published by Frank Leslie (American, born England, 1821–1880)
Scene in the Principal Chinese Theatre, San Francisco. 1870.
Joseph Britton (American, born England, 1825–1901) and Jacques Joseph Rey (American, born France, 1820–1892)
Public Buildings, San Francisco. circa 1865.
Joseph Britton (American, born England, 1825–1901) and Jacques Joseph Rey (American, born France, 1820–1892)
San Francisco. 1858.
Joseph Britton (American, born England, 1825–1901) and Jacques Joseph Rey (American, born France, 1820–1892)
San Francisco, 1854. circa 1854.
Joseph Britton (American, born England, 1825–1901) and Jacques Joseph Rey (American, born France, 1820–1892), and published by Agnew and Deffebach
Untitled (Head Quarters Military Department). May 16, 1856.
Joseph Britton (American, born England, 1825–1901) and Jacques Joseph Rey (American, born France, 1820–1892), and published by Noisy Carier’s Book & Stationery Co.
Constitution and Address of the Vigilance Committee. circa 1856.
Joseph Britton (American, born England, 1825–1901) and Jacques Joseph Rey (American, born France, 1820–1892), published by Cooke & Le Count Co.
Bird's Eye View of San Francisco, Drawn from Meream's Model & Nature, July 1852. 1852.
Josiah J. Lecount (American, 1827–1878) and published by Cooke & Le Count Co.
Grand Admission Celebration, Portsmouth Square. 1850.
Juan Francisco de la Bodega y Quadra (Peruvian, 1743–1794) and published by Thomas C. Russell (American, active 19th century)
Map & Charts of Spanish Exploration & Discovery on the Coast of the Californias. 1792; published in 1920.
Justh, Quirot & Co.
View of the Last Great Conflagration in San Francisco and Fire in San Francisco. 1851.
Konrad Eberhard (German, 1768–1859)
Madonna and Child with Saints. n.d.
Lawrence Norris Scammon (American, 1872–1947)
Untitled (The Golden Gate). 1922.
Léon Jean-Baptiste Sabatier (French, active 1820–1827, died 1887) and Ménard
Vue de L'entree de la Baie de San Francisco (Hte. Californie). circa 1841.
Louis Choris (Russian, 1795–1828), Jean Augustin Franqueli (French, 1798–1839), Pierre Langlumé (French, 1790–n.d.) and published by Firmin Didot
Danse des habitans de Californie a la mission de S. Francisco. 1822.
Louis Choris (Russian, 1795–1828), Victor Adam (French, 1801–1866), and Pierre Langlumé (French, 1790–n.d.)
Vue de Presidio S. Francisco. circa 1815.
Louis Le Breton (French, 1818–1866)
Untitled (View of San Francisco). circa 1848.

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