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Roy and Cecily Langdale Davis

Davis, Roy Mr. and Mrs.
Langdale Davis, Roy and Cecily

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The image is a pencil sketch of a person. The person's upper half is depicted, showing the head and upper torso. They are facing slightly to the right with a direct gaze. The facial features are softly drawn, with delicate eyes and a neutral expression. The person has long hair styled with a portion wrapped on top of the head. The clothing is simple, indicating a blouse or dress with a button or pin on top. The background is undefined, keeping the focus on the person. The artist's signature "Gwen John" is in the lower right corner.
Gwen John, Self-Portrait, probably 1907/1909, black chalk on laid paper, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James T. Dyke, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1991.133.1

Self-Portrait

Gwen John · probably 1907/1909 · black chalk on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1991.133.1

David Cox, Mountain Heights, Cader Idris, c. 1850, watercolor over chalk on oatmeal paper; laid down, The Armand Hammer Collection, 1989.8.1

Mountain Heights, Cader Idris

David Cox · c. 1850 · watercolor over chalk on oatmeal paper; laid down ·  Accession ID  1989.8.1

The image shows a young girl seated with her body visible from the knees up, seated upright with hands on her lap. She has a youthful face with delicate features and dark hair parted in the middle, dressed in a light, loose-fitting garment with long sleeves. She appears to be barefoot. The setting is lush with green foliage, possibly outdoors in a tropical locale, with large plants and a hint of a tree in the background. The image is brightly colored, with natural tones creating a serene atmosphere.
Charles N. Sarka, "Tetua" Tamarii, 1903, watercolor, graphite and charcoal on wove paper, Gift of Roy and Cecily Langdale Davis in memory of Margaret and Raymond Horowitz, 2006.54.1

"Tetua" Tamarii

Charles N. Sarka · 1903 · watercolor, graphite and charcoal on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2006.54.1

The image shows a tall clock tower in an urban setting. The tower dominates the composition, with buildings and a bustling street in the foreground. Architectural details are visible, including shops with signs that read "TABAC" and partial letters over an entrance. Loose and fluid brushstrokes create a sense of movement. The color palette is muted with browns, beiges, and greys, accented by occasional touches of blue and red. The sky above appears overcast with soft brushwork indicating a cloudy day.
Frank Myers Boggs, Dunkerque, early 1920s, watercolor, black chalk and graphite on wove paper, Gift of Roy and Cecily Langdale Davis in memory of Margaret and Raymond J. Horowitz, 2009.53.1

Dunkerque

Frank Myers Boggs · early 1920s · watercolor, black chalk and graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2009.53.1

The image features the upper body of a figure, depicted from the waist up. The figure is angled slightly towards the right. The facial features are basic lines indicating the eyes and mouth. The figure has long, light-colored hair flowing from underneath a wide-brimmed hat. They are wearing a loose, long-sleeved outfit. In the background, there is a soft, muted brownish-purple color. A signature is visible in the bottom right corner.
Gwen John, Little Girl with a Large Hat, probably 1915/1920, gouache over graphite on wove paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1987.5.1

Little Girl with a Large Hat

Gwen John · probably 1915/1920 · gouache over graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1987.5.1

Eugène Atget, The Steps at Saint-Cloud, 1906, albumen silver print, Robert B. Menschel Fund, 1998.54.1

The Steps at Saint-Cloud

Eugène Atget · 1906 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  1998.54.1

The sculpture depicts a seated figure with a halo behind its head. The figure is in a robe, looking to the side, holding a closed book in its left hand. The sculpture is made of stone with some discoloration and darkening, giving it an aged appearance. It is set against a rectangular stone slab. The figure is partially merged into the background with detailed folds and facial features. The style is classical or medieval, often seen in religious depictions, conveying a solemn and stoic representation.
French 14th Century, Seated Apostle, 14th century, limestone, Gift of Roy and Cecily Langdale Davis in honor of Robert M. Kulicke, 2005.112.1

Seated Apostle

French 14th Century · 14th century · limestone ·  Accession ID  2005.112.1

The image shows a woman standing in profile, facing right. She is hunched forward with her hands clasped under her cloak. Her facial expression is contemplative. Her hair is light brown and wavy, partially covered by a blue hood or scarf. She wears a large brown cloak, a long checkered dress, a blue headscarf, and dark shoes. The background is plain with a light, textured surface, indicating an indoor setting.
Joshua Cristall, Young Woman in a Kerchief and Cloak at Hastings, 1807, watercolor on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2011.56.1

Young Woman in a Kerchief and Cloak at Hastings

Joshua Cristall · 1807 · watercolor on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2011.56.1

The image displays an arrangement of irregular geometric shapes and lines in black and gray colors. There is a large black shape resembling a square with a missing corner, tapering into a gray area. Adjacent is a smaller, squared-off gray shape balancing the darker mass. These elements suggest cut-out paper forms or fragments of a larger structure within a neutral-toned background, resembling a minimalist collage.
Sharon Etgar, Untitled, 2011, collage on wove paper, Gift of Roy and Cecily Langdale Davis, 2013.47.1

Untitled

Sharon Etgar · 2011 · collage on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2013.47.1

The sculpture depicts a standing woman holding a child in her arms, while another child is clinging to her legs. The woman is wearing draped clothing, and the child in her arms is nestled against her shoulder. The child at her legs is partially wrapped in the folds of her clothing. The sculpture is crafted in a material resembling terracotta, giving it a warm, earthy brown color. The figures are intricately detailed, with realistic features and attention to the texture of the clothing.
Giuseppe Mazzuoli, Charity, 1700, terracotta, Gift of Roy and Cecily Langdale Davis in memory of Elizabeth A. Langdale, 2005.112.2

Charity

Giuseppe Mazzuoli · 1700 · terracotta ·  Accession ID  2005.112.2