George Cooke

Cooke, George Esten

American, 1793 - 1849

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The image displays a man's upper body. He is seated at a slight angle to the left, with one arm resting on a surface covered by a green cloth. The man has a composed expression, with defined facial features, including dark arched eyebrows, a high forehead, and short, dark hair with a subtle wave. He is dressed in formal attire, consisting of a black coat, a white shirt, and a cravat. A quill is placed nearby. The background is a plain, muted brown color.
George Cooke, Samuel McKenney, 1837, oil on canvas, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Ann MacCarteney Coulthurst, great-great-granddaughter of Samuel McKenney, in memory of Richard Seton MacCarteney, 1980), 2015.19.169

Samuel McKenney

George Cooke · 1837 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  2015.19.169

The image shows an elevated view looking down at a city. In the upper third, there are distant hills and a cloudy sky. The landscape includes a dirt path with some boulders, an ox-drawn cart, a river with sailboats, fields, and city buildings in the background. The colors mainly consist of earthy tones for the land and soft blues and grays for the sky and water, creating a balanced composition.
William James Bennett, City of Washington: From beyond the Navy Yards, published 1834, hand-colored aquatint with touches of engraving on wove paper, Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon, 1985.64.125

City of Washington: From beyond the Navy Yards

William James Bennett · published 1834 · hand-colored aquatint with touches of engraving on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1985.64.125

The image displays a landscape from an elevated viewpoint overlooking a rolling terrain descending to a river. There are buildings in the urban area on the horizon, lush greenery and people sitting on the grass to the right, and grazing animals to the left. A river winds through the scene, with a mix of cityscape, trees, and water in the distance. The artwork features detailed brushwork and a vibrant yet harmonious color palette.
William James Bennett, Richmond: From the Hill above the Waterworks, published 1834, hand-colored aquatint, Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon, 1985.64.131

Richmond: From the Hill above the Waterworks

William James Bennett · published 1834 · hand-colored aquatint ·  Accession ID  1985.64.131

The image depicts an elevated view over a body of water with sailboats reflecting on the surface. The horizon is in the middle with hills, a shoreline, and buildings in the distance. The sky shows soft clouds on a partly cloudy day. The brushwork is detailed, creating a realistic scene with an earth tone color palette. People are seen on a hillside near the water, enjoying the view.
William James Bennett, West Point, from above Washington Valley: Looking down the River, published 1834, hand-colored aquatint with touches of engraving on wove paper, Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon, 1985.64.136

West Point, from above Washington Valley: Looking down the River

William James Bennett · published 1834 · hand-colored aquatint with touches of engraving on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1985.64.136

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Mary Anne Foxall McKenney (Mrs. Samuel McKenney)

George Cooke · 1837 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  2015.19.170