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Mrs. Alice F. Williams

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The image shows a young girl seated on a chair with her upper body visible. She is in a side-facing seated position with her hands resting on a table. She has a youthful face with a contemplative expression, a headscarf covering most of her hair, and is wearing a dark cloak with large sleeves. The table has a textured surface with a few objects placed on it. The background consists of a plain wall with a decorative element to the right.
William Morris Hunt, Phillips and Sampson, Violet Girl, 1857, lithograph in black with tan stone tint on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Alice F. Williams, 1958), 2015.19.916

Violet Girl

William Morris Hunt, Phillips and Sampson · 1857 · lithograph in black with tan stone tint on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.916

The image shows a single-story building with columns and a tiled roof, extending from the left to the center. A cross sits on top of a small entrance in the center of the building. Two figures are near the columns, and a horse is to the right. The horizon blends into the sky, with hills or low mountains in the distance. The artwork uses cross-hatching to depict textures and shadows. The color palette is sepia-toned. In the distance, trees and smaller structures are visible, including a palm tree. The scene suggests a location with a mild climate. The composition is balanced, with significant sky space, featuring lightly sketched clouds above the mountains.
Henry Chapman Ford, Mission San Luis Obispo, 1883, etching in black on laid paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Alice F. Williams, 1958), 2015.19.932

Mission San Luis Obispo

Henry Chapman Ford · 1883 · etching in black on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.932

George Loring Brown, Beached Vessel, c. 1880, watercolor on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Alice F. Williams, 1958), 2015.19.907

Beached Vessel

George Loring Brown · c. 1880 · watercolor on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.907

The image depicts a pastoral scene with a slightly elevated viewpoint. The horizon is higher in the composition, showing buildings and trees in the distance. A distinctive building with a pointed roof is on the horizon, framed by trees. The artwork is an etching style with fine lines and cross-hatching, seen in the foliage and attire of the figures. The color palette is monochromatic with brown tones. Two figures stand on a dirt path, one holding a cane, while another figure is further along the path. The path is surrounded by bushes and trees leading to the buildings in the background.
Gustave A. Hoffman, Mittendorf, Outskirts of Munich, c. 1900-1920, etching in black with chine collé on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Alice F. Williams, 1958), 2015.19.922

Mittendorf, Outskirts of Munich

Gustave A. Hoffman · c. 1900-1920 · etching in black with chine collé on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.922

The drawing shows a woman seated, leaning slightly forward, with her head gently tilted to the side and downwards. She has delicate facial features with a serene expression, closed or looking down eyes, and softly closed lips. Her hair is styled in an updo, and she wears a form-fitting, long-sleeved dress with visible detailing around the bust and sleeves. Her hands are clasped together in front of her on her lap, and the background is a plain, neutral-toned surface. The drawing is signed with the inscription "Florence 1858" in the lower left corner.
Seth Wells Cheney, Young Woman, Florence [recto], 1839, charcoal and chalk on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Alice F. Williams, 1958), 2015.19.895.a

Young Woman, Florence [recto]

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

This is a drawing of a group of children playing and walking in an outdoor setting next to a village. The scene captures a group of children engaged in various activities outside. On the left side, some children are sitting and walking, while in the center and right side, others are playing a game that seems to involve a ball. The background features a village with distinct buildings, including one with a steeple and a clock tower. Trees frame the scene, with a canopy of leaves on the upper left and a line of tall, conical trees along a pathway on the right. The ground appears textured and lined, adding depth to the landscape.
John Cheney, Reward of Merit, 1821, etching in black on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Alice F. Williams, 1958), 2015.19.904

Reward of Merit

John Cheney · 1821 · etching in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.904

The image shows a coastal scene with a high horizon line, featuring a sailboat on the water and a cluster of trees on the right. The scene is depicted in monochrome colors, with fine detailed lines suggesting movement in the foliage.
Gustave A. Hoffman, Mouth of the Pawcatuck River, Watch Hill, Rhode Island, c. 1900-1920, etching in black with chine collé on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Alice F. Williams, 1958), 2015.19.923

Mouth of the Pawcatuck River, Watch Hill, Rhode Island

Gustave A. Hoffman · c. 1900-1920 · etching in black with chine collé on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.923

The image shows a landscape with a large building at the center, possibly a mission or historical structure. In the background, mountains are visible. The etching technique used creates detailed lines for the architecture and tree on the left. The color scheme is mainly sepia tones. In the foreground, there is open ground with patches of grass leading to a fenced area and a tree. The building's design includes arches and a cross on the roof. The sky has smooth shading.
Henry Chapman Ford, Mission San Antonio de Padua, 1883, etching in black on laid paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Alice F. Williams, 1958), 2015.19.931

Mission San Antonio de Padua

Henry Chapman Ford · 1883 · etching in black on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.931

The image shows a young boy seated with a musical instrument, likely a hurdy-gurdy, in his lap. He gazes off to the side with a relaxed expression. The boy wears a jacket with visible buttons and a white shirt collar. The background includes a textured wall and bare branches with a few leaves.
William Morris Hunt, Phillips and Sampson, The Hurdy-Gurdy Boy, 1857, lithograph in black with tan stone tint on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Alice F. Williams, 1958), 2015.19.915

The Hurdy-Gurdy Boy

William Morris Hunt, Phillips and Sampson · 1857 · lithograph in black with tan stone tint on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.915

The image displays a street scene with buildings lining a dirt road. The structures are rendered with fine lines, capturing the texture of wooden facades and architectural details. Earthy tones dominate the composition, emphasizing browns and sepia hues. In the foreground, a figure stands under an awning with hanging goods. In the background, people are walking or standing in small groups along the roadside. The scene suggests a historical town setting with older building styles.
Charles A. Platt, Thames Street, Newport, 1881, etching in black on laid paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Alice F. Williams, 1958), 2015.19.910

Thames Street, Newport

Charles A. Platt · 1881 · etching in black on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.910