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This is a print depicting the top of a large waterfall and the surrounding landscape. The top of the waterfall is the central focus, with water flowing towards the left, forming a curve around the central falls. The water close by is blue and green, with white foamy areas. Some gray-brown rocks can be seen below the moving water. A rainbow appears in the mist on the left, leading down towards the unseen bottom of the falls. The sky is filled with clouds in pale pink and gray hues, and the distant background shows trees with autumnal colors.
Charles Risdon, Day and Son Lithographers, The Great Fall, Niagara, 1874, hand-colored chromolithograph on paperboard, Corcoran Collection, 2015.19.576

The Great Fall, Niagara

Charles Risdon, Day and Son Lithographers · 1874 · hand-colored chromolithograph on paperboard ·  Accession ID  2015.19.576

This print shows a detailed landscape featuring mountains, green foliage, plants, and trees, with a path on the left and a waterfall cascading into a pool in the center. The scene is depicted from a slightly elevated perspective, capturing the textures and intricate details of the landscape. The color palette consists mainly of greens, browns, and blues. The print is surrounded by a border of beige paper.
William Forrest, Day and Son Lithographers, Galerie Goupil & Cie, The Heart of the Andes, 1862, hand-colored engraving on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase, 1989), 2014.136.220

The Heart of the Andes

William Forrest, Day and Son Lithographers, Galerie Goupil & Cie · 1862 · hand-colored engraving on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2014.136.220

William Forrest, Day and Son Lithographers, The Heart of the Andes, 1862, engraving in black on wove paper, Gift of A. Thompson Ellwanger III, 1992.34.1

The Heart of the Andes

William Forrest, Day and Son Lithographers · 1862 · engraving in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1992.34.1

The image shows a man on a boat using a pole to steer. The boat is on a calm body of water, with a wooden edge visible extending to the left. On the horizon, there are trees, structures, and a small building. The artwork is created using fine lines and cross-hatching for texture. The monochrome palette uses varying intensities of black against a light background. Diagonal lines in the sky hint at clouds.
James McNeill Whistler, Day and Son Lithographers, The Punt, 1861 (published 1862), photogravure in black on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Bequest of Margaret Coughlan, 2004), 2015.19.3257

The Punt

James McNeill Whistler, Day and Son Lithographers · 1861 (published 1862) · photogravure in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3257

This painting depicts an exhibition scene with various art and cultural displays. The interior setting features intricate iron latticework, multiple levels with elaborate railings, and people admiring the displays. In the center, there is a classical statue of a partially draped nude figure under a cylindrical canopy. To the left, there is a representation of a Native American figure and a tepee-like structure with intricate designs. Individuals in period attire, including top hats and voluminous skirts, explore the displays and interact. Glass cases with other artifacts and artworks are visible in the background, showcasing a blend of different art forms and styles at a historical cultural exposition.
John Absolon, Day and Son Lithographers, Lloyd Brothers & Co., America, 1851, color lithograph with hand coloring on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase, Mary E. Maxwell Fund, 1955), 2015.19.818

America

John Absolon, Day and Son Lithographers, Lloyd Brothers & Co. · 1851 · color lithograph with hand coloring on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.818