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The Honorable J. William Middendorf II

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Study for "Militia Training" [verso]

James Goodwyn Clonney · c. 1841 · graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2648.b

The image displays a sketch of the upper portion of a person, showing only their head, shoulders, and a bit of their upper torso. The person is depicted in a resting position, with their left elbow resting on an unseen surface and their head slightly turned to the right. The facial features are lightly sketched, and the person is wearing a wide-brimmed hat. The hair is partially shaded under the hat, with minimal detail. They are dressed in a garment with a discernible collar, which could be a shirt. There is no jewelry or other objects visibly held by the person. The background is plain, with no distinct details, focused only on the lightly rendered sketch against an unadorned surface.
Enoch Wood Perry, Jr., Study of a Farmer [verso], c. 1870-1880, graphite on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of J. William Middendorf, II), 2015.19.2664.b

Study of a Farmer [verso]

Enoch Wood Perry, Jr. · c. 1870-1880 · graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2664.b

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Reclining Male Nude [verso]

James Goodwyn Clonney · c. 1830-1835 · graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2637.b

The drawing features a scene with linear perspective gridlines and architectural elements in the top portion. The bottom portion includes two sketch studies of figures in different poses and a detail of a hand. The drawing has an unfinished quality with guide lines and faint outlines.
Enoch Wood Perry, Jr., Studies of Figures [verso], c. 1870-1890, graphite and charcoal on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of J. William Middendorf, II), 2015.19.2662.b

Studies of Figures [verso]

Enoch Wood Perry, Jr. · c. 1870-1890 · graphite and charcoal on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2662.b

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Study of a Clock [verso]

Enoch Wood Perry, Jr. · c. 1870-1890 · graphite on gray laid paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2660.b

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An Elegantly Dressed Woman [verso]

Edward Moran · c. 1865-1875 · pen and black ink on gray paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2682.b

The image depicts a sketch of a person showing a partial profile view of the face and upper body. The face features light outlines of the nose, lips, and one eye. The person's hair is styled with a scarf or cloth, and the clothing includes flowing fabric around the neck and upper arm. The hands are positioned together in a relaxed manner, and the background is a plain, neutral tone.
Enoch Wood Perry, Jr., Studies of a Woman and Her Dress [verso], c. 1850-1870, graphite with white chalk on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of J. William Middendorf, II), 2015.19.2659.b

Studies of a Woman and Her Dress [verso]

Enoch Wood Perry, Jr. · c. 1850-1870 · graphite with white chalk on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2659.b

This is a drawing of several hanging animal carcasses and a man's figure with a hat, amongst lightly sketched figures and objects. The drawing features two hanging animal carcasses on the left side of the composition with legs extended upwards. In the center-right, a lightly sketched figure wearing a hat, seen from the back, is holding a circular object. Beneath this figure, there is an incomplete sketch of a face in the bottom right-hand corner, as well as an area that could indicate a boot or shoe. This drawing is an unfinished study showing the artist's exploration of composition and form.
James Goodwyn Clonney, Studies of Dogs and Men [verso], c. 1840-1850, graphite on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of J. William Middendorf, II), 2015.19.2680.b

Studies of Dogs and Men [verso]

James Goodwyn Clonney · c. 1840-1850 · graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2680.b

The image depicts a view of a tree from below, showing the dense canopy. The horizon is not visible, with the focus on the tree itself, capturing the intricate overlapping of leaves and branches. The technique used is watercolor, with soft brushstrokes giving it a light quality. The color palette comprises various shades of green for the leaves and brown for the branches against a neutral background. The image conveys lushness and intricacy through the delicate depiction of the tree's foliage.
Enoch Wood Perry, Jr., Tree [verso], c. 1870-1900, watercolor and graphite on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of J. William Middendorf, II), 2015.19.2671.b

Tree [verso]

Enoch Wood Perry, Jr. · c. 1870-1900 · watercolor and graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2671.b

The image is a head-and-shoulders portrait of an older man captured in profile. The man's facial features include visible wrinkles, lines, and a prominent nose. His hair is short and thinning, appearing to be receding slightly at the forehead. He is dressed in a dark-colored shirt and there are no visible accessories. The background is plain and monochromatic with a textured gray material.
Enoch Wood Perry, Jr., Head of a Man, c. 1870-1880, graphite with gouache on gray wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of J. William Middendorf, II, 1977), 2015.19.2672

Head of a Man

Enoch Wood Perry, Jr. · c. 1870-1880 · graphite with gouache on gray wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2672