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Mr. E. Gerald Lamboley

American, 1915 - 2012

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The image presents a view of a Venetian scene with a canal filled with gondolas. The perspective is slightly elevated, showing architectural elements. The horizon is low, defined by the waterway and buildings. The brushstrokes are delicate, capturing architectural details and water reflections. The color palette is monochromatic with varying shades of black and gray. Statues and columns rise in the distance, adding to the scene's complexity and grandeur.
William Walcot, H.C. Dickins, Library of San Marco, 1921, etching, drypoint, and aquatint in black on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of E. Gerald Lamboley), 2015.19.2983

Library of San Marco

William Walcot, H.C. Dickins · 1921 · etching, drypoint, and aquatint in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2983

The image shows a landscape with a path where a horse is pulling a cart uphill, with two individuals pushing from behind. In the distance, there is a small building or tower. The artwork uses fine etching techniques with crosshatching to depict the textures of the cart, figures, and fields. The color palette is monochromatic, using varying intensities of black and white for contrast. The artwork depicts detailed movements of the horse and figures in the foreground, fading into rolling hills and foliage in the background.
Alphonse Legros, Returning with the Hay (Rentrant le Foin), 1890/1904, etching and drypoint, Corcoran Collection (Gift of E. Gerald Lamboley, 1993), 2015.143.1375

Returning with the Hay (Rentrant le Foin)

Alphonse Legros · 1890/1904 · etching and drypoint ·  Accession ID  2015.143.1375

The image shows two people in full-body view, with a third person partially visible in the background. One person is a woman standing in profile, facing to the right. Her head is slightly bowed, and her hair is styled in a bun under a headscarf or cap. She wears a long dress with long sleeves, holding a piece of fabric or a shawl. The second figure, possibly a woman, stands behind her in profile, wearing a similar dress and possibly a bonnet. To the right, there is a shadowy figure dressed in dark clothing in motion. The background features vertical striped patterns resembling columns or pillars.
Henri Fantin-Latour, Richard Wagner and His Genius from Scenes of Rheingold, lithograph, Corcoran Collection (Gift of E. Gerald Lamboley, 1993), 2015.143.1358

Richard Wagner and His Genius from Scenes of Rheingold

Henri Fantin-Latour · · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2015.143.1358

The image depicts a street-level urban scene with architectural details and activity. The horizon is not clearly defined, suggesting the buildings continue outward. The artwork appears to be an etching with fine lines highlighting the intricate details of the structures and trees. The color scheme is primarily black and sepia. People and horse-drawn carriages are visible, indicating a busy street. In the background, more building details and upper floors are seen. The scene conveys a sense of refined urban elegance.
William Walcot, The Quadrangle, Bart's Hospital, 1938, etching, aquatint, drypoint, and roulette in black on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of E. Gerald Lamboley, 1993), 2015.19.2986

The Quadrangle, Bart's Hospital

William Walcot · 1938 · etching, aquatint, drypoint, and roulette in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2986

The image displays a street scene with a building, a busy street, and figures in period attire and horse-drawn carriages. The brushstrokes convey movement and detail, capturing the scene in a monochromatic color palette of beige and brown. In the background is a grand building with ornate architectural details, while the foreground shows bustling street activity.
William Walcot, King Charles in Whitehall, c. 1929, etching and aquatint in black on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of E. Gerald Lamboley, 1993), 2015.19.2982

King Charles in Whitehall

William Walcot · c. 1929 · etching and aquatint in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2982

The image depicts three women and a child engaged in conversation near a tree. Two women are seated holding a child, and another woman is crouched nearby. The background shows distant landscape elements such as trees and bushes. The artwork is detailed, featuring soft pencil strokes in a monochrome palette of graphite grays. Elegantly drawn trees frame the scene.
Alphonse Legros, The Pigeons, 1905, pen and sepia ink over graphite on off-white wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of E. Gerald Lamboley, 1993), 2015.143.1377

The Pigeons

Alphonse Legros · 1905 · pen and sepia ink over graphite on off-white wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.143.1377

The image features an elevated angle view of a winding waterway with a curved embankment. Leafless trees block the high horizon, running parallel to an architectural structure in the distance. The scene shows detailed textures in the water and cloudy sky. The color scheme is monochromatic with varying shades of black on a beige background. The water reflects shadows and suggests movement, while the distance reveals a sparse urban landscape with faint outlines of buildings and streetlamps.
Albert Marquet, Paris 1937, etching, Corcoran Collection (Gift of E. Gerald Lamboley, 1993), 2015.19.2973

Paris 1937

Albert Marquet · · etching ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2973

The image contains two panels with intersecting curving lines on a teal background. The lines are black with some purple accents, creating an abstract design resembling twisting threads or flowing roots. The composition can be interpreted as flowing water or a maze, prompting viewers to follow the patterns.
Stanley William Hayter, Hector Saunier, Associated American Artists, Diptych, 1967 (published 1970), two-plate color engraving on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of E. Gerald Lamboley, 1993), 2015.19.2971

Diptych

Stanley William Hayter, Hector Saunier, Associated American Artists · 1967 (published 1970) · two-plate color engraving on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2971

This is a drawing of two figures in a woodland setting. One figure is sitting on the ground holding a bundle of sticks and a sickle, while the other is leaning against a tree with a scythe nearby. The forest environment is detailed with trees and foliage, depicted using intricate linework to show texture and depth. The drawing evokes a dramatic and intense mood through shading and line intensity. The level of detail in the drawing suggests technical skill and attention to realism.
Alphonse Legros, Death and the Woodcutter, 4th plate (La Mort et le bûcheron), late 19th century, etching, Corcoran Collection (Gift of E. Gerald Lamboley, 1993), 2015.143.1367

Death and the Woodcutter, 4th plate (La Mort et le bûcheron)

Alphonse Legros · late 19th century · etching ·  Accession ID  2015.143.1367

The image shows a collection of intricate lines and shapes that hint at an urban environment with tall structures and busy activity in an abstract way. The lines create blocky, rectangular shapes resembling buildings, including a central structure with large columns. Below these buildings are dense vertical and horizontal lines that suggest figures and vehicles, forming a lively street scene. The abstraction evokes a city square bustling with people and transportation, reminiscent of famous urban locations.
William Walcot, The Bank, 1920s, etching and drypoint in black on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of E. Gerald Lamboley, 1993), 2015.19.2976

The Bank

William Walcot · 1920s · etching and drypoint in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2976