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Mr. and Mrs. John Davis Hatch

Hatch, John Davis and Olivia Stokes

he: 1907 - 1996; she: died 1983

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The image shows a landscape with an elevated point of view. Near us on the left, there are remnants of an ancient structure with tall, fluted columns. The horizon is low, emphasizing the sky and distant landscape. The horizon fades into hills or mountains in the distance. The brushwork is delicate with detailed lines and soft shading. The color palette consists of muted cream and soft grays on tan paper. To the right, there are trees and a distant city on a hill, adding depth to the composition.
Thomas Cole, Temple of Juno, Agrigentum, 1842, graphite and white chalk on gray laid paper, John Davis Hatch Collection, Avalon Fund, 1981.4.3

Temple of Juno, Agrigentum

Thomas Cole · 1842 · graphite and white chalk on gray laid paper ·  Accession ID  1981.4.3

The image is a drawing of a person's head and part of the upper chest. The person is facing forward with their head slightly tilted to one side. The facial features are well-defined, with high cheekbones, a straight nose, and medium lips. The person has wavy hair that is receding slightly from the forehead. They are wearing a high-collared shirt with an elaborate cravat. The background is a plain textured surface. No jewelry or objects are visible.
Rembrandt Peale, Dr. John Warren, c. 1806, black, white, and light brown chalk on dark brown paper, John Davis Hatch Collection, Andrew W. Mellon Fund and Avalon Fund, 1980.4.4

Dr. John Warren

Rembrandt Peale · c. 1806 · black, white, and light brown chalk on dark brown paper ·  Accession ID  1980.4.4

The image is an artistic drawing showing a person from behind. The drawing focuses on the upper body, with minimal details on the head and unfinished lower legs. The person stands with one hand on the hip. Facial features are not depicted, and the hair blends into the unfinished details. The person wears a draped garment over the shoulders with soft folds for texture and movement. The visible hand on the hip shows details of the clothing's texture and creases. In the background, there is a faint sketch of a similar draped garment seemingly for further exploration by the artist. The scene is set against a plain blue-green backdrop.
John Vanderlyn, The Cape of Pinzon, c. 1838, brown and black chalk heightened with white chalk and pastel on blue board, John Davis Hatch Collection, Andrew W. Mellon Fund and Avalon Fund, 1980.4.5

The Cape of Pinzon

John Vanderlyn · c. 1838 · brown and black chalk heightened with white chalk and pastel on blue board ·  Accession ID  1980.4.5

This is a line drawing of a person in a relaxed pose. The individual is shown in a three-quarter view with their head turned slightly to the side. The person's features include round glasses and a small mustache. They have neatly styled hair and are wearing a suit, collared shirt, tie, and holding a pipe close to their mouth. The background is a plain, light-colored surface.
Emil Ganso, Yasuo Kuniyoshi, probably c. 1930/1932, graphite and pen and ink, John Davis Hatch Collection, 1979.41.3

Yasuo Kuniyoshi

Emil Ganso · probably c. 1930/1932 · graphite and pen and ink ·  Accession ID  1979.41.3

The image is a drawing depicting a person from the shoulders up, facing forward with a slight left angle. This individual is an older man with features like a prominent forehead, thinning hair, deep-set eyes, a long nose, a firm mouth, noticeable cheekbones, and a slightly angular chin. The hair is short and combed back. The man is dressed in what looks like a suit or formal attire with a high collar, and there is a cravat or scarf around his neck. The drawing is in a monochrome style with shading for contours, and the plain background shows the paper texture. No jewelry or objects are visible on the subject.
Charles Wesley Jarvis, Henry Clay, c. 1840, graphite with gray wash on wove paper, John Davis Hatch Collection, Avalon Fund, 1982.4.3

Henry Clay

Charles Wesley Jarvis · c. 1840 · graphite with gray wash on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1982.4.3

The image is a sketch on a lightly aged piece of paper, showing a faint full-body outline of a person positioned slightly to the left side of the composition. The person appears to stand upright, but details are not clearly defined. Vague lines suggest the person might be wearing a hat and a long garment, possibly a coat or robe. The facial features are not discernible due to the lightness of the sketch. There is no visible jewelry or objects held by the person. The background of the image is plain, with some visible texture and discoloration likely due to the paper's condition.
William Sidney Mount, Sketch of a Standing Man [verso], 1827, graphite on wove paper, John Davis Hatch Collection, Avalon Fund, 1983.2.5.b

Sketch of a Standing Man [verso]

William Sidney Mount · 1827 · graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1983.2.5.b

The image is a drawing of a person seated at a table. The individual is leaning forward with their arm resting on the table. They are facing away from the viewer, showing their side profile. The person has medium-length tousled hair covering part of their forehead. They wear a jacket with a high collar and a shirt. Their right hand holds a pen, writing on a piece of paper, while the left hand rests on the table holding the paper. An inkpot is on the table next to the document. The background is plain.
William Sidney Mount, Shepard Alonzo Mount, Age Twenty-Three [recto], 1827, graphite on wove paper, John Davis Hatch Collection, Avalon Fund, 1983.2.5.a

Shepard Alonzo Mount, Age Twenty-Three [recto]

William Sidney Mount · 1827 · graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1983.2.5.a

Thomas Cole, The Cross in the Wilderness, c. 1844, graphite with gray-green, green-brown, and white chalk on gray paper, John Davis Hatch Collection, Avalon Fund, 1983.2.2

The Cross in the Wilderness

Thomas Cole · c. 1844 · graphite with gray-green, green-brown, and white chalk on gray paper ·  Accession ID  1983.2.2

This is an unfinished sketch showing a partial view of a person's upper body. The drawing features the torso area with details of clothing, including a dress with a deep collar, gathered fabric at the shoulders, and a sash tied in a bow at the front. The background is a plain, light-colored paper with no additional elements. The face, hair, and any jewelry or objects are not illustrated.
John Vanderlyn, Study of a Woman's Dress, probably c. 1820, graphite and black chalk heightened with white chalk on pink wove paper, John Davis Hatch Collection, Avalon Fund, 1982.4.5

Study of a Woman's Dress

John Vanderlyn · probably c. 1820 · graphite and black chalk heightened with white chalk on pink wove paper ·  Accession ID  1982.4.5

This is a drawing of an interior scene with seated figures and architectural elements. The image features a large gathering of people in a busy setting. The figures are drawn with loose, sketchy lines that suggest motion. The background includes large structures. The style of the drawing focuses on capturing the essence of a busy environment. The use of shadows and lines creates depth.
George Overbury (Pop) Hart, Lewisohn Stadium, New York, c. 1928, pen and black ink with charcoal and gray wash on brown paper, John Davis Hatch Collection, 1979.41.6

Lewisohn Stadium, New York

George Overbury (Pop) Hart · c. 1928 · pen and black ink with charcoal and gray wash on brown paper ·  Accession ID  1979.41.6