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Random artwork generator
Discover unexpected works from The Met collection, with optional search and public-domain filters.
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This random artwork generator draws works from The Metropolitan Museum of Art collection and gives you a direct route back to the museum record. Search for a subject when you have a loose idea in mind, or leave the search blank when you want the collection to surprise you. Each result can include the work's title, artist, date, medium, image, and source link when The Met has made those details available.
It is useful when browsing a museum site feels a little too deliberate. Pick one object for a sketchbook prompt, a lesson starter, a design reference, or simply five minutes of looking at something unfamiliar. The result is a starting point, not a complete catalogue entry, so use the linked Met page when you need curatorial notes, rights information, or a high-resolution image.
From the Met's open collection
Search a term such as landscape or portrait, or draw blind. Each result includes the artist, date, and medium, with an image when the museum publishes one.
Why some results lack an image
Not every object has been photographed or cleared for open use, so a draw can return metadata alone. The Met page linked on the result shows everything the museum publishes.
Frequently asked questions
Where do the artworks come from?
The Metropolitan Museum of Art's open access collection.
Can I search a theme?
Yes. Enter a term to restrict the draw, or leave it empty for the whole collection.
Are the images free to use?
Public-domain works are. Check the object page for the rights statement on each piece.