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William Andrews Clark

Clark, William Andrews Senator
Clark, William A.

American, 1839 - 1925

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This is a painting of a solitary animal walking across a barren landscape. The creature appears to be a large feline. The background is a broad expanse of blended browns and muted colors, with the horizon gently separating the earth from the sky. The palette gives a contemplative feel to the scene, highlighting the animal as the central subject of the artwork. This is in the style of Antoine-Louis Barye.
Antoine-Louis Barye, Tiger, mid-19th century, watercolor on wove paper, Corcoran Collection, 2014.136.172

Tiger

Antoine-Louis Barye · mid-19th century · watercolor on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2014.136.172

The image is a portrait of a person's face and part of their shoulders. The individual is in a slightly downward-facing pose, with their head tilted to one side. They have finely drawn facial features including eyes, a nose, and closed lips with a solemn expression. The person's hair is long and wavy, flowing past their ears. They are wearing a soft, textured cap that covers most of the top of their head and extends towards the back. The background is a plain, textured surface that complements the sepia tones of the portrait. No jewelry or objects are visible on the person.
Circle of the Master of Santo Spirito, Head of a Man Wearing a Cap, late 15th century, pen and brown ink with brown wash, heightened with white gouache, Corcoran Collection, 2015.143.44

Head of a Man Wearing a Cap

Circle of the Master of Santo Spirito · late 15th century · pen and brown ink with brown wash, heightened with white gouache ·  Accession ID  2015.143.44

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Spouted jar with bust of a woman

Deruta 16th Century · possibly early 16th century · tin-glazed earthenware (maiolica) ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4096

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Plate with floral and geometric motifs

Faenza 15th/16th Century · late 15th/early 16th century · tin-glazed earthenware (maiolica) ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4097

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Dragon-spouted drug bottle with two men

Orazio Pompei · c. 1520/1540 · tin-glazed earthenware (maiolica) ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4095

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Plate with shield of arms of the Orsini

Deruta 16th Century · c. 1500/1510 · tin-glazed earthenware (maiolica) ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4098

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Molded dish with female martyr-saint

Gubbio 16th Century · c. 1530/1540 · tin-glazed earthenware (maiolica) ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4094

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Plate with Saint Lucy and grotesques

Tuscan 16th Century · second quarter 16th century · tin-glazed earthenware (maiolica) ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4047

The sculpture is a terracotta bust of a female figure. The figure wears a headpiece that resembles a turban or cloth, adding texture to the sculpture. The facial features are detailed enough to discern the eyes, nose, and mouth. The sculpture is mounted on a black pedestal.
Amisos 2nd Century B.C., Head of a Woman, 2nd century B.C., terracotta, Corcoran Collection (William A. Clark Collection, 1926), 2014.136.379

Head of a Woman

Amisos 2nd Century B.C. · 2nd century B.C. · terracotta ·  Accession ID  2014.136.379

This horizontal painting presents a rural landscape scene centered on a dirt path that leads through a quiet countryside. The various brush strokes used, from smooth to textured, of oil paints on top of wood grain, combine elements of realism and landscapes. Starting at the lower left and moving across to the right, a wide, pale dirt road curves gently into the distance. The ground is uneven, with patches of grass and pebbles. Near the center of the composition, a woman with light skin stands on the path, her body facing away from us and slightly to the right. She wears a long dress with dull earth tones of reds, browns, and greens, and has light-gray colored hair. Besides her right, she holds the hand of a small child with light skin, who is dressed in darker clothing. Together, they stand atop a natural dirt bridge, walking along the curved path. To their left and rising above them, tall, dense trees and green-brown foliage dominate the scene. The trees' leaves contain shades of green and golden yellows, catching the soft, diffused light. On the right, a darker cluster of trees partially obscures a simple structure with a slanted roof, set back from the road. In the foreground at the lower right, a shallow pool of water reflects the sky in pale blue and gray tones. The sky fills the upper half of the painting with layered clouds, allowing warm light to break through, with a sun on the horizon. The overall piece utilizes colors of soft greens, browns, and grays, creating a calm, slightly hazy atmosphere
Constant Troyon, Landscape with Figures, mid 19th century, oil on wood, Corcoran Collection (William A. Clark Collection, 1926), 2014.136.50

Landscape with Figures

Constant Troyon · mid 19th century · oil on wood ·  Accession ID  2014.136.50