Provenance

Childs Gallery

Charles D. Childs

Explore selected works

See all 26 works of art
Fitz Henry Lane, Brace's Rock, Eastern Point, Gloucester, c. 1864, oil on canvas, John Wilmerding Collection, 2025.89.14

Brace's Rock, Eastern Point, Gloucester

Fitz Henry Lane · c. 1864 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  2025.89.14

This painting depicts a rural landscape with a shepherdess tending to a flock of sheep on a tree-lined dirt path. She is facing away from us and wears a blue skirt with a white shirt and a white bonnet covering her hair. A green, grassy hillside with trees and grazing cattle is seen to the right, and the background on the left shows green fields and white cliffs under a cloudy sky.
George Inness, Hillside at Étretat, 1876, oil on canvas, Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase, Gallery Fund and William A. Clark Fund, 1959), 2014.136.79

Hillside at Étretat

George Inness · 1876 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  2014.136.79

The image shows a portrait of a young child from the waist up, facing forward. The child has light skin, blue eyes, short brown hair, and wears a red outfit with gold and white patterns. They hold a small, colorful object and stand in front of dark curtains with decorative tassels, with a hint of greenery visible in the background.
William Matthew Prior, Master Cleeves, 1850, aqueous medium on cardboard, Gift of Edgar William and Bernice Chrysler Garbisch, 1953.5.33

Master Cleeves

William Matthew Prior · 1850 · aqueous medium on cardboard ·  Accession ID  1953.5.33

The image is taken from a high vantage point above a town, framed by a stone window. The horizon is high in the image, with numerous buildings and rooftops extending into the distance. The style appears to be an etching with detailed brushstrokes, depicting architectural elements and the landscape. The color palette is monochrome, dominated by shades of black, white, and grey. The stonework of the window contrasts with the detailed townscape below. The window features a gothic design with pointed arches and ornamental patterns.
John Taylor Arms, From the Tower, Bayeux, 1928, etching in black on laid paper, Gift of David F. Wright, 2009.52.1

From the Tower, Bayeux

John Taylor Arms · 1928 · etching in black on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2009.52.1

This painting shows a bowl of red raspberries resting on a surface. The bowl is pale blue with blue details on the rim, and it is surrounded by a pile of pale peaches and pears, red plums, and green and purple grapes. In the bottom left corner, there are some pale purple-and-white carrots and a small group of red berries. On the right is a tree with yellow pears and a small vase with red and white roses. On the left is a thin brown branch with a bird perched on it. The bird has a green back and a yellow chest, and it is leaning down towards the raspberries, its wings flared and its beak partially open. The surface these items rest on is dark gray and the background is a gradient of pale yellow on the left and light blue on the right.
Charles V. Bond, Still Life: Fruit, Bird, and Dwarf Pear Tree, 1856, oil on canvas, Gift of Edgar William and Bernice Chrysler Garbisch, 1980.62.2

Still Life: Fruit, Bird, and Dwarf Pear Tree

Charles V. Bond · 1856 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  1980.62.2

The image depicts a woman in a graceful, airborne pose with arms outstretched, holding billowing fabric. She has delicate facial features, wavy hair framing her face, and wears a flowing garment. The sketch is in charcoal or pencil with a plain background showing a faint grid pattern.
John Vanderlyn, A Muse, 1815/1818, charcoal and white chalk heightened with white on pinkish-tan paper, squared for transfer, Gift of the Monica and Hermen Greenberg Foundation in honor of Monica Lind Greenberg, 2006.154.1

A Muse

John Vanderlyn · 1815/1818 · charcoal and white chalk heightened with white on pinkish-tan paper, squared for transfer ·  Accession ID  2006.154.1

This is a drawing of a military skirmish. The scene depicts soldiers holding rifles with bayonets attached, in a moment of high tension and action. Soldiers are positioned at various angles, suggesting movement and chaos typical of battle. In the foreground, a soldier is holding a flag, surrounded by fallen comrades. The background shows more soldiers, some mounted, with flags and weapons raised, adding depth and dynamism. The monochrome palette and detailed shading emphasize the dramatic and historical nature of the scene.
Hammat Billings, Battle Charge, 1865-1874, black ink wash with gouache on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase, Membership Association, 1951), 2015.19.752

Battle Charge

Hammat Billings · 1865-1874 · black ink wash with gouache on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.752

The image shows a close-up of a person's head and shoulders in profile, facing right. The person has long hair, a defined nose, and a strong chin. The artistic rendering emphasizes shadows on the facial features and hair. The person appears to be wearing a light-colored garment. Surrounding the person are abstract brush-like strokes suggesting a natural setting, possibly trees or foliage, with some elements resembling flowers on the right. The background has a mix of lighter and darker tones, creating a textured appearance.
Frank Duveneck, Head of a Woman, 1884, monotype in brown and black on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase, Mary E. Maxwell Fund, 1950), 2015.19.728

Head of a Woman

Frank Duveneck · 1884 · monotype in brown and black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.728

The image shows an arched colonnade with intricately carved columns on the right side. In the distance, there is a cityscape with rooftops, spires, and domes against a bright sky. The architecture appears detailed and finely etched. The color palette is limited to shades of gray, black, and white. A column topped with a statue stands out in the distance.
John Taylor Arms, Stockholm, 1940, etching and aquatint on Japanese paper, Gift of David F. Wright, 2009.71.16

Stockholm

John Taylor Arms · 1940 · etching and aquatint on Japanese paper ·  Accession ID  2009.71.16

The image depicts two women, one standing and the other seated. The standing woman has soft facial features and long hair, wearing a long gown. She is holding her gown in front of her with her hands. A small dog is shown beside her. The seated woman has her face in her hand, looking to her right. She wears a simple dress and a shawl around her shoulders. The background includes a streetlamp on the left and a wall with indistinct text on the right.
James Carter Beard, Light and Shadow: The Shadows of Dissipation Falling upon the Poor, 1870-1900, graphite, ink wash, and gouache on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase, Membership Association Fund, 1951), 2015.19.753

Light and Shadow: The Shadows of Dissipation Falling upon the Poor

James Carter Beard · 1870-1900 · graphite, ink wash, and gouache on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.753