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Mrs. Benjamin Ogle Tayloe

Tayloe, Phoebe Warren

American, 1799 - 1881

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This is a painting of an elaborately decorated interior room. The image showcases a grand room with high ceilings, adorned with intricate stucco work and paneling. The walls are covered in richly carved wooden panels, and there is a red carpet on the floor, along with various pieces of ornate furniture, including red and gold-upholstered chairs. The room is illuminated by natural light coming through a window in the background. The setting conveys grandeur and historical significance, with an air of refined luxury typical of a past era.
Joseph Nash, Thomas McLean, Charles Joseph Hullmandel, The Hall, Levens, Westmorland, 1849, hand-colored lithograph on wove paper mounted to board, Corcoran Collection (Mrs. Benjamin Ogle Tayloe, 1879), 2015.19.2412

The Hall, Levens, Westmorland

Joseph Nash, Thomas McLean, Charles Joseph Hullmandel · 1849 · hand-colored lithograph on wove paper mounted to board ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2412

The image depicts a garden with meticulously trimmed hedges leading to a historic estate. The horizon is hidden by the hedges and the grand house in the background. The sky is clear with wispy clouds. The painting is detailed, showing the textures of the trees and the clothing of the figures on the path. The color scheme consists of warm earth tones, rich greens, and soft yellows and reds. Two ladies in elegant dresses are walking on the path with a gentleman. More figures can be seen in the distance, enhancing the grandness of the garden.
Joseph Nash, Thomas McLean, Charles Joseph Hullmandel, Garden Turns, Westmorland, 1849, hand-colored lithograph on wove paper mounted to board, Corcoran Collection (Mrs. Benjamin Ogle Tayloe, 1879), 2015.19.2411

Garden Turns, Westmorland

Joseph Nash, Thomas McLean, Charles Joseph Hullmandel · 1849 · hand-colored lithograph on wove paper mounted to board ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2411

This painting is a portrait of a man shown from the mid-torso up. His head is turned slightly to the right, looking away from us. The man has pale skin, ruddy cheeks, thick gray eyebrows, deep-set eyes, and thin lips. He has short, gray swept back in slight curls. He wears a vibrant red vest under a dark blue jacket, a white shirt underneath with a high collar, and a loosely tied black necktie. The background is dark and muted, with hints of dark green foliage and brown tree trunks, with hints of red and yellow ochre.
John Neagle, Richard Mentor Johnson, 1843, oil on canvas, Corcoran Collection (Bequest of Mrs. Benjamin Ogle Tayloe, 1902), 2015.19.1

Richard Mentor Johnson

John Neagle · 1843 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  2015.19.1

This is a painting of an interior hall with stained glass windows, archways, and heraldic symbols. The hall has high ceilings with wooden beams decorated with crests and shields. There are stained glass windows on the left, mounted animals' heads and shields on the walls, a decorative rug on the floor, and various items on a wooden table.
Joseph Nash, Thomas McLean, Charles Joseph Hullmandel, Hall, Adlington, Cheshire, 1849, hand-colored lithograph on wove paper mounted to board, Corcoran Collection (Mrs. Benjamin Ogle Tayloe, 1879), 2015.19.2428

Hall, Adlington, Cheshire

Joseph Nash, Thomas McLean, Charles Joseph Hullmandel · 1849 · hand-colored lithograph on wove paper mounted to board ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2428

This is a painting of a room in a grand house or palace. The interior features wood paneling and a detailed ceiling decoration. A large fireplace is visible with a fire burning. Various pieces of elaborately carved furniture, including chairs and tables, are present, adorned with deep-hued upholstery. Additional decor, such as vases and a framed portrait, enhance the opulence. Light filters in through leaded glass windows, creating patterns on the walls. The style is classical architecture and interior detail.
Joseph Nash, Thomas McLean, Charles Joseph Hullmandel, The Drawing Room, Levens, Westmorland, 1849, hand-colored lithograph on wove paper mounted to board, Corcoran Collection (Mrs. Benjamin Ogle Tayloe, 1879), 2015.19.2414

The Drawing Room, Levens, Westmorland

Joseph Nash, Thomas McLean, Charles Joseph Hullmandel · 1849 · hand-colored lithograph on wove paper mounted to board ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2414

This is a painting of an intricately designed staircase in a grand interior space. The scene shows an ornate wooden staircase with elaborate carvings and balustrades. The staircase leads up to a landing where framed portraits hang on the walls. The floor is littered with debris, including a helmet and broken wooden items. The lighting creates dramatic shadows. The rich details of the woodwork and the classic styling of the interior suggest a historical or period setting.
Joseph Nash, Thomas McLean, Charles Joseph Hullmandel, Staircase, Aston Hall, Warwickshire, 1849, hand-colored lithograph on wove paper mounted to board, Corcoran Collection (Mrs. Benjamin Ogle Tayloe, 1879), 2015.19.2431

Staircase, Aston Hall, Warwickshire

Joseph Nash, Thomas McLean, Charles Joseph Hullmandel · 1849 · hand-colored lithograph on wove paper mounted to board ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2431

This is a painting of an ornate interior with richly decorated walls and a fireplace. The painting depicts a lavish room with highly detailed wooden paneling, intricate carvings, and a large, intricately adorned fireplace. The room is furnished with several high-backed, red velvet chairs and a table covered with a green cloth. In the background, there are large stained glass windows, embellished with crests and vibrant colors, allowing light to permeate the room. A patterned red carpet covers the floor.
Joseph Nash, Thomas McLean, Charles Joseph Hullmandel, Bay Window, Lyme Hall, Cheshire, 1849, hand-colored lithograph on wove paper mounted to board, Corcoran Collection (Mrs. Benjamin Ogle Tayloe), 2015.19.2435

Bay Window, Lyme Hall, Cheshire

Joseph Nash, Thomas McLean, Charles Joseph Hullmandel · 1849 · hand-colored lithograph on wove paper mounted to board ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2435

The image depicts two men in a medieval setting. On the left, a man is seated on a stone bench next to a small dog, playing a wind instrument. He wears a blue tunic, red footwear, and white stockings. The man on the right is dressed as a jester in a colorful outfit with a hood, holding a stick. They are below a stone archway next to a partially open wooden door leading to a room with stone walls and an ornate window. Ivy climbs the exterior wall, contributing to the historic ambiance. Above the archway are ornate block letters and text in an old-fashioned typeface.
Joseph Nash, Thomas McLean, Charles Joseph Hullmandel, Title Page, 1849, chromolithograph, Corcoran Collection (Mrs. Benjamin Ogle Tayloe, 1879), 2015.19.2410

Title Page

Joseph Nash, Thomas McLean, Charles Joseph Hullmandel · 1849 · chromolithograph ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2410

The image depicts a grand historic building with two towers. The structure has elaborate architectural details, including an arched entrance and intricately designed stonework. In the foreground, there is a path leading up to the building's entrance, flanked by greenery. Shadows and detailing create depth, while the blue sky above is filled with soft clouds. The style resembles that of Samuel Prout.
Joseph Nash, Thomas McLean, Charles Joseph Hullmandel, Brereton, Cheshire, 1849, hand-colored lithograph on wove paper mounted to board, Corcoran Collection (Mrs. Benjamin Ogle Tayloe, 1879), 2015.19.2416

Brereton, Cheshire

Joseph Nash, Thomas McLean, Charles Joseph Hullmandel · 1849 · hand-colored lithograph on wove paper mounted to board ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2416

This is a painting of Speke Hall in Lancashire. The artwork showcases the Tudor-style manor house with an archway entrance, half-timbered facade, finial-adorned roofline, large window above the arch, wooden beams, masonry, stone pathway, plants, stone features, and a sky with soft clouds. The style resembles Victorian-era architectural illustrations.
Joseph Nash, Thomas McLean, Charles Joseph Hullmandel, Speke Hall, Lancashire, 1849, hand-colored lithograph on wove paper mounted to board, Corcoran Collection (Mrs. Benjamin Ogle Tayloe, 1879), 2015.19.2423

Speke Hall, Lancashire

Joseph Nash, Thomas McLean, Charles Joseph Hullmandel · 1849 · hand-colored lithograph on wove paper mounted to board ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2423