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Frederick Keppel & Co.

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The image shows four figures mainly depicted from the waist up. The central figure holds a large, round-bottomed flask, looking slightly upward. To their left, another figure holds a candle on a candlestick, facing the flask. On the right, a person with short hair tied back holds another candle. Below them, another figure manipulates the base of a candle, with a dog looking up next to them. The setting is an interior with dark shading, suggesting a dim atmosphere.
Jacob Jordaens, "It is good candles which light the way", 1640s, pen and ink with brown wash and white heightening over black and red chalk on laid paper, Julius S. Held Collection, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1984.3.13

"It is good candles which light the way"

Jacob Jordaens · 1640s · pen and ink with brown wash and white heightening over black and red chalk on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1984.3.13

The image shows a man in profile view with distinct facial features, a light brown, medium-length hair, and wearing a dark flat cap and a patterned robe. The background features a green pattern of scrolls and floral designs. Below the portrait is a text panel in bold, serif typeface.
Daniel Hopfer, Hieronymus Hopfer, Emperor Charles V, 1520 (1521?), etching (iron) with open biting and unique contemporary hand-coloring in green, red, yellow, pink and brown, Purchased as the Gift of Ladislaus and Beatrix von Hoffmann, 2011.102.1

Emperor Charles V

Daniel Hopfer, Hieronymus Hopfer · 1520 (1521?) · etching (iron) with open biting and unique contemporary hand-coloring in green, red, yellow, pink and brown ·  Accession ID  2011.102.1

The image is an etching of a girl in a full-length view. She is standing, facing slightly to her right, with one foot stepping forward. Her facial features are delicate and youthful, with softly outlined eyes and a serene expression. Her hair is long and wavy, falling past her shoulders with short bangs across her forehead. She is dressed in a simple, flowing ankle-length dress and is barefoot. The etching showcases fine details in the fabric of the dress and hair. There are no visible jewelry or objects. The background consists of sketch-like vertical lines, and the etching is signed by the artist near the right side of the dress.
James McNeill Whistler, Florence Leyland, 1874, drypoint in black on laid paper, Corcoran Collection (Bequest of Julius Garfinckel, 1938), 2015.19.415

Florence Leyland

James McNeill Whistler · 1874 · drypoint in black on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.415

The image shows a scene from a canal perspective looking up towards a stone bridge. The water reflects the structures above, with the bridge forming a prominent horizontal line across the image. Two figures are seen interacting on the bridge. Beyond the bridge, buildings rise vertically with balconies and archways in the urban landscape. The horizon is not visible in the composition, which focuses on the city structures. The brushstrokes are delicate and intricate, capturing details and textures in the stonework and water surface. The monochromatic palette in shades of sepia or light brown gives a classic, timeless quality to the scene, echoing the historic architecture depicted.
James McNeill Whistler, Ponte del Piovan, 1879-1880, etching and drypoint in brown-black on laid paper, Corcoran Collection (Bequest of Julius Garfinckel, 1938), 2015.19.422

Ponte del Piovan

James McNeill Whistler · 1879-1880 · etching and drypoint in brown-black on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.422

The image shows several individuals sitting from the waist up. A man with a headscarf and jacket is on the left, a central male figure in a hat and jacket is in the middle, and another person with a pipe is on the right. Next to them, a possible parent and child are engrossed in a book. The figures vary in facial hair and wear casual attire. The background features wooden panels and benches, hinting at an indoor setting like a tavern or communal space. The image is etched in a linear style with high contrasts.
James McNeill Whistler, Longshoremen, 1859, etching and drypoint in black on laid paper, Corcoran Collection (Bequest of Julius Garfinckel, 1938), 2015.19.419

Longshoremen

James McNeill Whistler · 1859 · etching and drypoint in black on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.419

The sketch depicts a bustling square surrounded by grand European architecture. The scene includes a clock tower in the distance and figures in the foreground and background. Details such as towers and domes add to the historical cityscape atmosphere.
James McNeill Whistler, The Piazzetta, 1879-1880, etching and drypoint in black on laid paper, Corcoran Collection (Bequest of Julius Garfinckel, 1938), 2015.19.421

The Piazzetta

James McNeill Whistler · 1879-1880 · etching and drypoint in black on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.421

The image shows two individuals sitting from the chest upwards. The person on the left has curly dark hair and a side profile. The person on the right is closer to the foreground, wearing a cap and visibly showing a nose and mustache. Both individuals wear simple late 19th-century clothing. The person on the right appears to be holding a pipe. The background contains various sailing ships with tall masts docked at a harbor. In the distance are more ships and outlines of buildings under a cloudy sky. The scene is framed within architectural features that indicate a waterfront view, possibly from inside a structure.
James McNeill Whistler, Rotherhithe, 1860, etching and drypoint on laid paper, Corcoran Collection (Bequest of Julius Garfinckel, 1938), 2015.19.425

Rotherhithe

James McNeill Whistler · 1860 · etching and drypoint on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.425

The image depicts a young girl seated with her full upper body visible and slightly more than half of her lower body, down to the knees. Her head is tilted downwards, and her hands are folded in her lap. The girl's facial features are delicately rendered with soft lines portraying her eyes, nose, and mouth. Her mid-length, slightly wavy hair falls around her shoulders. She is wearing a long garment, likely a dress, with ample fabric creating folds and a voluminous shape around her legs. The chair she sits on is lightly outlined in the background, which is plain and unadorned with subtle shading suggesting the ground beneath the chair. Crosshatching details add depth and dimension to the scene.
James McNeill Whistler, Annie, Seated, 1858/1859, etching and drypoint in black on laid paper, Corcoran Collection (Bequest of Julius Garfinckel, 1938), 2015.19.413

Annie, Seated

James McNeill Whistler · 1858/1859 · etching and drypoint in black on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.413

Two individuals are shown in an interior setting. The person on the left is seated, with long flowing hair and delicate features. They are surrounded by objects on a table. The individual on the right is standing, wearing a broad-brimmed hat and loose garment. The background includes textured walls and hanging cloths or tapestries, creating a cozy atmosphere. The space appears narrow and filled with textures and lines.
James McNeill Whistler, Rag Pickers, Quartier Mouffetard, Paris, 1858, etching and drypoint in black on laid paper, Corcoran Collection (Bequest of Julius Garfinckel, 1938), 2015.19.423

Rag Pickers, Quartier Mouffetard, Paris

James McNeill Whistler · 1858 · etching and drypoint in black on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.423

The image shows a harbor scene with ships, buildings, and a person in a boat.
James McNeill Whistler, Free Trade Wharf, 1877, etching and drypoint in black on laid paper, Corcoran Collection (Bequest of Julius Garfinckel, 1938), 2015.19.411

Free Trade Wharf

James McNeill Whistler · 1877 · etching and drypoint in black on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.411