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Mrs. Herbert Adams

Adams, Adeline Valentine Pond
Pond, Adeline Valentine

American, 1859 - 1948

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The sculpture is a relief of a baby's head in profile. The baby has a smooth, rounded face with delicate features such as a small nose and closed lips. The ear, neck, and shoulders are also visible. The sculpture is a warm beige color, suggesting it is made from clay or ceramic. It has a smooth, matte finish. An inscription at the top reads "Linda Beau at Eight Weeks." The relief carving gives a two-dimensional appearance, with the baby's profile slightly raised from the flat circular base.
Herbert Adams, Linda Beau at Eight Weeks, n.d., porcelain bisque, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mrs. Herbert Adams, 1945), 2015.19.3710

Linda Beau at Eight Weeks

Herbert Adams · n.d. · porcelain bisque ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3710

The sculpture depicts a relief portrait of a young girl sitting in profile, facing the right side of the frame. She is holding an open book in her lap. The girl is wearing a dress with short sleeves and a sash tied around her waist, and her long hair hangs down her back. The sculpture is crafted in a warm, golden-brown colored metal, likely bronze. The relief is mounted on a wooden background that complements the bronze.
Herbert Adams, Peggy Gantt, 1912, bronze, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mrs. Herbert Adams, 1945), 2015.19.3702

Peggy Gantt

Herbert Adams · 1912 · bronze ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3702

This is a photograph of a commemorative medal. The image shows a round gold medal with an inscription dedicated to the Ambassador of France and Madame Jusserand. The text expresses a token of affection and esteem from the people of the city of Washington, dated January 10, 1925 (MCMMXXV). Surrounding the inscription is a decorative wreath with detailed leaves and floral elements. The photograph captures the fine details of the engraving and the golden hue of the medal against a black background.
Herbert Adams, Inscription [reverse], 1925, bronze, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mrs. Herbert Adams), 2015.19.3705.b

Inscription [reverse]

Herbert Adams · 1925 · bronze ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3705.b

This image shows a bas-relief portrait of Jules Jean Jusserand in profile. Jusserand is depicted from the head to the shoulders, featuring a neatly combed hairstyle and a full beard. The portrait is on a round medallion with a golden hue, suggesting a metallic material like bronze. The medallion has the inscription "Jules Jean Jusserand" along the upper edge and subtle texturing details to depict depth. It seems to be a commemorative piece rather than a freestanding sculpture.
Herbert Adams, Jules Jean Jusserand Commemorative Medal for the American Historical Association [obverse], 1925, bronze, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mrs. Herbert Adams, 1945), 2015.19.3705.a

Jules Jean Jusserand Commemorative Medal for the American Historical Association [obverse]

Herbert Adams · 1925 · bronze ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3705.a

The sculpture depicts a woman in a side profile, seated in a chair with her hands resting on her lap or the armrest. She has an updo hairstyle and wears a high-collared garment with intricate design work. Crafted from golden metal, likely bronze, mounted on a wooden plaque, the woman is rendered in a relief style with the metal form slightly raised from the background. The wooden base contrasts the golden hue of the relief, giving a classic appearance. The subject is portrayed with detailed attention to her features and clothing, offering a realistic and dignified representation.
Herbert Adams, Mrs. B., 1910, bronze, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mrs. Herbert Adams, 1945), 2015.19.3704

Mrs. B.

Herbert Adams · 1910 · bronze ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3704

The sculpture is a relief plaque featuring a figure draped in classical-style garments. The figure is an elegantly poised woman holding a garland or laurel wreath above her head with one hand, and a branch with leaves in the other hand. She appears to be in a flowing robe, standing in a graceful, slightly contrapposto pose. The sculpture is made of a dark material, possibly bronze or a similar metal, with inscriptions at the top dedicating it to John Jacob Abel in 1925 and at the bottom praising outstanding contributions to science from the Research Corporation. The figure and text are raised above the plaque’s flat background, providing a relief effect with detailed attire and expressive form.
Herbert Adams, John Jacob Abel Plaque for the Research Corporation, 1925, bakelite, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mrs. Herbert Adams, 1945), 2015.19.3701

John Jacob Abel Plaque for the Research Corporation

Herbert Adams · 1925 · bakelite ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3701

The sculpture depicts a cherubic figure with wings in a crouching position on a pedestal. The cherub reaches out with one hand and glances sideways. The material is metallic bronze, creating a warm, enduring appearance. Floral motifs surround the cherub and pedestal. The base features inscribed words, "Medal of Honor City Gardens Club of New York."
Herbert Adams, Medal of Honor for the City Garden Clubs of New York, n.d., bronze, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mrs. Herbert Adams, 1945), 2015.19.3707

Medal of Honor for the City Garden Clubs of New York

Herbert Adams · n.d. · bronze ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3707

The sculpture depicts the profile of a young child in a simple and realistic manner. It is crafted in a circular medallion form and features subtle details such as soft facial features, short hair, and a hint of clothing visible at the neckline. The color of the sculpture is a warm beige, suggesting a material that might be ceramic or stone-like, with a smooth and matte surface. The child's head occupies the majority of the circular space and is facing left.
Herbert Adams, Baby's Head in Profile, 1897, porcelain bisque, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mrs. Herbert Adams, 1945), 2015.19.3709

Baby's Head in Profile

Herbert Adams · 1897 · porcelain bisque ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3709

This is a photograph of a commemorative medallion. The medallion features an engraved inscription dedicated to the "Ambassador of France and Madame Jusserand" as a token of affection and esteem from the people of Washington. The inscription is surrounded by ornate leaf and floral motifs, which are delicately carved into the surface of the medallion. The text is written in an elegant font, and the date "Jan X MCMXXV" is noted. The medallion has a rich golden hue and a smooth, polished finish.
Herbert Adams, Inscription [reverse], 1925, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mrs. Herbert Adams), 2015.19.3706.b

Inscription [reverse]

Herbert Adams · 1925 · ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3706.b

The sculpture is a profile relief of an older man with short hair and a beard, depicted on a circular medal or coin. He is dressed in a suit with a collared shirt underneath. The sculpture is rendered in a golden color. The figure is engraved on the smooth, flat surface of the coin, and the rim bears the name "JULES JEAN JUSSERAND" inscribed around the top. The initials "H.A" are visible on the left side, beneath the subject's shoulder. The detailed rendering of the hair and facial features highlights the precision of the work, with the man's gaze directed to the right.
Herbert Adams, Jules Jean Jusserand Commemorative Medal for the American Historical Association [obverse], 1925, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mrs. Herbert Adams, 1945), 2015.19.3706.a

Jules Jean Jusserand Commemorative Medal for the American Historical Association [obverse]

Herbert Adams · 1925 · ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3706.a