Provenance

William MacLeod

American, 1811 - 1892

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The image shows a landscape with an old, gnarled tree in the center. The land slopes away from the tree, leading towards a horizon where a castle can be seen among rolling hills. The artwork appears to be an intricate etching, with delicate lines and textures created through crosshatching and varying line densities. The color scheme is monochromatic, using blacks and grays for contrast and texture. The scene includes a lush valley with dense vegetation and hills in the background under a sky marked with horizontal lines, indicating clouds.
Charles Volkmar, Landscape with Fallen Tree, 1875, etching in black on wove paper, Corcoran Collection, 2015.19.3528

Landscape with Fallen Tree

Charles Volkmar · 1875 · etching in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3528

This image shows a riverside scene with tall trees reflecting in the calm water. The riverbank has various plants. In the background, a cart pulled by two oxen can be seen. The sky is cloudy. The artwork is done in an etching style with fine lines and cross-hatching, creating a detailed landscape. The color palette is dark sepia.
Charles Volkmar, Landscape with Hay Wagon, c. 1875, etching and roulette in black on wove paper, Corcoran Collection, 2015.19.3529

Landscape with Hay Wagon

Charles Volkmar · c. 1875 · etching and roulette in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3529

The image depicts a scene with a man on horseback wading through shallow water. The setting includes trees, sky, and reflections on the water's surface. The artwork is detailed with fine lines, showing a realistic texture. The color scheme is primarily sepia and brown.
Charles Volkmar, Landscape with Horses Drinking, c. 1876, etching in black on laid paper, Corcoran Collection, 2015.19.3530

Landscape with Horses Drinking

Charles Volkmar · c. 1876 · etching in black on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3530

The image shows a landscape with sheep grazing on grass, tended to by a shepherd. A large tree stands in the center, with open land stretching to the horizon. The sky above has textured clouds. The etching uses a monochromatic palette of sepia tones, with detailed cross-hatching for texture.
Charles Volkmar, Landscape with Sheep, c. 1876, etching in black on laid paper, Corcoran Collection, 2015.19.3531

Landscape with Sheep

Charles Volkmar · c. 1876 · etching in black on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3531

Bibliography

1981

  • Von Salzen, Candace Nielsen. "William Douglas MacLeod: His Life, Curatorship, and Art." M.A. Thesis, George Washington University, Washington, 1981.