Joseph Lemercier

French, 1803 - 1887

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The image shows a coastal landscape viewed from an elevated position. The horizon is low in the composition with the sky meeting the water. The artist uses swirling brushstrokes for a dynamic effect, notably in the sky and foliage. The color palette is subdued, featuring shades of gray, brown, and white. The scene includes stone formations, a cliff silhouette, and wind-swept trees. The distant view captures the sea and sky with an emphasis on light and shadow.
Charles-Marie Dulac, Joseph Lemercier, Landscape with Trees on a Bluff and a Snake Remarque, 1892/1893, lithograph printed in dark brown and black on chine appliqué on wove paper, The Helena E.M. Gunnarsson Fund, 2023.61.2

Landscape with Trees on a Bluff and a Snake Remarque

Charles-Marie Dulac, Joseph Lemercier · 1892/1893 · lithograph printed in dark brown and black on chine appliqué on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2023.61.2

The image shows a dense forest scene from a slightly elevated angle, showcasing intricate details. The horizon is not immediately clear due to tall trees taking up much of the upper portion. In the center, there are two figures and a camel partially obscured by foliage. The etching technique reveals fine brushwork capturing textures of leaves, tree bark, and landscape patterns. The grayscale color palette ranges from deep blacks to various shades of gray and white with high contrast. The undergrowth is intricately detailed with thickets and ferns, while in the distance, trees thin out, allowing some light through. The sky above is filled with layered clouds, offering a dramatic backdrop.
Rodolphe Bresdin, Joseph Lemercier, The Good Samaritan, 1861, lithograph on wove paper, Gift of David P. Becker, 2011.41.2

The Good Samaritan

Rodolphe Bresdin, Joseph Lemercier · 1861 · lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2011.41.2

Carl Nebel, George Wilkins Kendall, Joseph Lemercier, D. Appleton and Company, The War Between the United States and Mexico, 1851, portfolio of thirteen lithographs with bound text pages, Corcoran Collection, 2015.19.3616.1-13

The War Between the United States and Mexico

Carl Nebel, George Wilkins Kendall, Joseph Lemercier, D. Appleton and Company · 1851 · portfolio of thirteen lithographs with bound text pages ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3616.1-13

This is a painting of a battlefield scene with soldiers, smoke, and horses. The image captures a wide expanse of a battle terrain, featuring formations of soldiers both on foot and horseback. The soldiers are lined in ranks across the field, with thick plumes of smoke rising behind them. The front of the scene shows numerous cavalrymen, some on horseback and others leading or managing packs of horses and cattle. The sky above has light clouds suggesting early morning or late afternoon light, casting a somber yet dynamic atmosphere over the scene.
Adolphe-Jean-Baptiste Bayot, Joseph Lemercier, D. Appleton and Company, Battle of Palo Alto, 1851, hand-colored lithograph on wove paper, Corcoran Collection, 2015.19.3616.1

Battle of Palo Alto

Adolphe-Jean-Baptiste Bayot, Joseph Lemercier, D. Appleton and Company · 1851 · hand-colored lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3616.1

This is a painting of a military scene. The scene includes a group of soldiers in blue uniforms engaged in an artillery operation. Smoke billows from the cannons. There are palm trees in the scene and an American flag displayed. In the background is a fortified city under a pastel-colored sky. The painting features detailed representations of artillery arrangements, soldiers, and military equipment.
Adolphe-Jean-Baptiste Bayot, Joseph Lemercier, D. Appleton and Company, Bombardment of Vera Cruz, 1851, hand-colored lithograph on wove paper, Corcoran Collection, 2015.19.3616.4

Bombardment of Vera Cruz

Adolphe-Jean-Baptiste Bayot, Joseph Lemercier, D. Appleton and Company · 1851 · hand-colored lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3616.4

Adolphe-Jean-Baptiste Bayot, Joseph Lemercier, D. Appleton and Company, General Scott's Entrance into Mexico, 1851, hand-colored lithograph on wove paper, Corcoran Collection, 2015.19.3616.12

General Scott's Entrance into Mexico

Adolphe-Jean-Baptiste Bayot, Joseph Lemercier, D. Appleton and Company · 1851 · hand-colored lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3616.12

The image shows a battle scene with soldiers in blue uniforms advancing amidst a rugged terrain with trees and vegetation. In the background, a fortress sits atop a hill with smoke rising from it. Softly painted clouds fill the sky above.
Adolphe-Jean-Baptiste Bayot, Louis-Pierre-Alphonse Bichebois, Joseph Lemercier, D. Appleton and Company, Storming of Chapultepec—Quitman's Attack, 1851, hand-colored lithograph on wove paper, Corcoran Collection, 2015.19.3616.11

Storming of Chapultepec—Quitman's Attack

Adolphe-Jean-Baptiste Bayot, Louis-Pierre-Alphonse Bichebois, Joseph Lemercier, D. Appleton and Company · 1851 · hand-colored lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3616.11

This is a drawing of a historical map. The image depicts a detailed map of the operations of the American Army in the Valley of Mexico in August and September 1847. The map includes various lakes labeled “Laguna de Texcoco” and “Laguna de Chalco,” surrounded by a range of topographic features represented with shading. There are small settlements or sites indicated across the map, and the city of Mexico is prominently marked on the left side. The text and labeling are in English. There is a note indicating it was drawn by a topographical engineer.
Erhard Schiéble, Joseph Lemercier, D. Appleton and Company, Map of the Operations of the American Military in the Valley of Mexico, 1851, lithograph in black on wove paper with bound letterpress, Corcoran Collection, 2015.19.3616.13

Map of the Operations of the American Military in the Valley of Mexico

Erhard Schiéble, Joseph Lemercier, D. Appleton and Company · 1851 · lithograph in black on wove paper with bound letterpress ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3616.13

The image depicts a battle scene from an elevated viewpoint, showing soldiers in action on a plain. In the background, there are distant mountains. The sky has soft clouds against a light blue backdrop, contrasting with the activity below. Soldiers in uniforms are seen on the plain, with billowing smoke and waving flags. The scene includes troops and artillery engaged in the distance. The color palette consists of earthy browns, blues, and grays, emphasizing the liveliness of the battle.
Adolphe-Jean-Baptiste Bayot, Joseph Lemercier, D. Appleton and Company, Assault at Contreras, 1851, hand-colored lithograph on wove paper, Corcoran Collection, 2015.19.3616.6

Assault at Contreras

Adolphe-Jean-Baptiste Bayot, Joseph Lemercier, D. Appleton and Company · 1851 · hand-colored lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3616.6

The image shows an aerial view of a vast landscape. Mountains are visible in the background, and in the foreground, there are soldiers on horseback and wagons moving. Further out, more troops are engaged in battle on a plain leading to the mountains. Smoke rises from the conflict area. The painting is detailed with precise brushstrokes. The color scheme is earthy, with browns, yellows, gray-blue uniforms, and soft pastel sky hues transitioning from light blue to orange at the horizon.
Adolphe-Jean-Baptiste Bayot, Joseph Lemercier, D. Appleton and Company, Battle of Buena Vista, 1851, hand-colored lithograph on wove paper, Corcoran Collection, 2015.19.3616.3

Battle of Buena Vista

Adolphe-Jean-Baptiste Bayot, Joseph Lemercier, D. Appleton and Company · 1851 · hand-colored lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3616.3