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Mrs. Alice F. Williams

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Unfinished Landscape [verso]

Seth Wells Cheney · c. 1830-1850 · graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.896.b

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Young Woman [verso]

Seth Wells Cheney · c. 1830s · graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.897.b

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Female Torsos [verso]

Seth Wells Cheney · c. 1839 · charcoal and chalk on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.895.b

The image is a landscape print depicting a view from a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon is positioned towards the upper third of the image, where mountains meet the sky. Architectural structures with arches and bell towers are set against the mountains. The technique used involves fine brushstrokes or etching, providing detail to both buildings and the landscape. The color palette is monochromatic, using varying shades of brown and sepia. A pathway leads into the scene, bordered by rocks and sparse vegetation. Beyond, the landscape opens into cultivated land and scattered trees, guiding the view towards the structures and mountains in the distance.
Henry Chapman Ford, Mission Santa Barbara, 1883, etching in black on laid paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Alice F. Williams, 1958), 2015.19.934

Mission Santa Barbara

Henry Chapman Ford · 1883 · etching in black on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.934

The scene is captured from a low viewpoint, showing a rustic setting with mountains in the background. A hut with a textured roof and ladder is prominently featured in the center right. Sparse foliage leads to the mountains. Fine brushstrokes and sepia tones create a vintage feel. A figure stands in the middle of the landscape.
Henry Chapman Ford, Adobe House, 1888, etching in black on laid paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Alice F. Williams, 1958), 2015.19.926

Adobe House

Henry Chapman Ford · 1888 · etching in black on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.926

The image shows a pencil sketch of a rural landscape with a tall, cylindrical tower on a hill. The horizon is low, with the land gently sloping downwards on the right. A large rock or boulder is near the tower. The sketch is monochromatic, using shades of gray to depict the scene. The background is empty, highlighting the solitude of the landscape and the windmill structure.
Seth Wells Cheney, Landscape with Mill, 1835-1840, graphite on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Alice F. Williams, 1958), 2015.19.893

Landscape with Mill

Seth Wells Cheney · 1835-1840 · graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.893

The image depicts a landscape with a rustic building to the right, surrounded by grass. In the background, mountains rise with sharp peaks, and there are tall trees. The sky is lightly clouded with a muted color palette of earthy tones and light greys, creating a tranquil ambiance.
Henry Chapman Ford, Aguirre House (Santa Barbara), c. 1880, etching in black on laid paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Alice F. Williams, 1958), 2015.19.929

Aguirre House (Santa Barbara)

Henry Chapman Ford · c. 1880 · etching in black on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.929

The image displays a landscape viewed from a low angle, featuring an open area with two trees on either side. The trees have detailed foliage and hanging moss. In the background, there is a line of hills below the midpoint. The scene is created with fine etchings simulating leaves and distant terrain. The color scheme is monochromatic in sepia and gray, creating a serene atmosphere. The trees cast soft shadows on the ground, enhancing the peacefulness of the scene.
Henry Chapman Ford, California Landscape, 1888, etching in black on laid paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Alice F. Williams, 1958), 2015.19.927

California Landscape

Henry Chapman Ford · 1888 · etching in black on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.927

The image shows a pencil sketch of an old, ornate building viewed from the front at eye-level. The building sits above ground level, with the roof's peak aligning symmetrically at the top center of the sketch. The sketch uses fluid pencil strokes to emphasize architectural features like windows and decorations. Some areas are more densely shaded to suggest texture, and others are lightly sketched to enhance depth perception. The color palette is monochromatic, dominated by varying shades of gray. Shadows and light are suggested through tonal variations, creating a three-dimensional appearance. Surrounding structures are subtly indicated with lighter outlines while the central building remains the focal point.
Seth Wells Cheney, House, c. 1835-1840, graphite on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Alice F. Williams, 1958), 2015.19.898

House

Seth Wells Cheney · c. 1835-1840 · graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.898

The image shows a landscape of Franconia Notch in the White Mountains. The scene features detailed vegetation in the foreground, leading to towering mountains in the distance. The horizon is high, with mountain peaks dominating the skyline. The artwork utilizes engraving techniques with fine lines for texture. The color palette consists of varying shades of gray. The foreground includes trees, rocks, fields, and buildings. In the background, majestic mountains rise, and the sky has subtle clouds.
Stephen Alonzo Schoff, Franconia Notch, White Mountains, c. 1850s, engraving in black on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Alice F. Williams, 1958), 2015.19.918

Franconia Notch, White Mountains

Stephen Alonzo Schoff · c. 1850s · engraving in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.918