John Faed

Scottish, 1819 - 1902

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The image shows a group of twelve men in a room with ornate interior decoration. Ten men are visible from the waist up, while the other two are visible from the knees up. The men are seated or standing in various positions. A man, presumed to be William Shakespeare, is seated, with one hand on a table and the other on his knee. He has distinct facial features, a high forehead, a short beard, mustache, and short, wavy hair. The men are dressed in period attire from the late 16th to early 17th century. Some are holding quills and papers, and some are wearing hats. There is no prominent jewelry, but their outfits are richly detailed. The setting includes a heavy curtain, a window with detailed glasswork, wood-paneled walls, and what appears to be an architectural fireplace or alcove. Books and papers are scattered throughout.
James Faed, John Faed, Shakespeare and His Contemporaries, 1859, engraving with chine collé on board, Corcoran Collection, 2015.19.3566

Shakespeare and His Contemporaries

James Faed, John Faed · 1859 · engraving with chine collé on board ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3566
This print shows a man riding a white horse. The horse is facing the right, but the man's head is turned to the left. He is holding a long, thin sword in his right hand, pointing it outward. His left hand holds the reigns of the horse, and a tricorn hat is tucked by his elbow. The man has pale skin, a long nose, deep-set eyes, and a thin mouth in a neutral expression. His white hair is styled in curls around his ears. He is dressed in what looks like a military uniform, wearing a dark jacket with epaulettes that is buttoned over a vest and a high-necked white cravat, with light-colored trousers and tall black boots. The background shows a dramatic sky filled with clouds, and the ground is covered with low rocky formations.
William Holl II, George Washington on Horseback, engraving on wove paper, Anonymous Gift, 1983.106.2

George Washington on Horseback

William Holl II · engraving on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1983.106.2