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This painting is a still life featuring several objects arranged in a line. On the far left is a red apple with its stem toward us. Next to it is a transparent glass goblet with a hint of golden liquid inside. To the right of the glass is a blue plate with a large yellow apple next to what look like dark red dates or raisins. Resting beside the plate is a thin brown twig with green leaves. Farthest to the right is a small round yellow cake with white frosting, decorated with a pink dot in the center of the frosting and four green ovals around it. The surface these objects rest on is light gray, and they cast dark shadows, indicating light coming from the left. The wall behind the objects is mostly black, which transitions into a lighter gray color on the far-right side of the painting.
Raphaelle Peale, Still Life with Apples, Sherry, and Tea Cake, 1822, oil on wood, Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon, 2014.18.35

Still Life with Apples, Sherry, and Tea Cake

Raphaelle Peale · 1822 · oil on wood ·  Accession ID  2014.18.35

The image is a detailed monochromatic depiction of a serene forest clearing viewed from a slightly elevated angle. Various elements such as trees, a hammock, a horse, a wagon, and a person can be seen within the scene. The background shows a faint treeline, suggesting an open space beyond the forest. The drawing uses precise, delicate brushstrokes to outline each element with meticulous attention to detail. The overall atmosphere of the scene is quiet and calm.
James Wells Champney, Camp, 1862, graphite on paperboard, Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase, 1959), 2015.19.946

Camp

James Wells Champney · 1862 · graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  2015.19.946

The image depicts a soldier standing near an engraved stone that reads "DIED FOR THE UNION." The scene includes trees, a low horizon with a setting or rising sun casting a glow on calm waters, and the soldier holding a rifle. The color palette is gray, with shades to create depth and emphasize the moonlit background. Engravings of "ARLINGTON HEIGHTS" and "DIE WACHT AM POTOMAC" frame the composition.
Thomas Nast, Arlington Heights. Die Wacht. Am Potomac., 1871, wood engraving in black on newsprint, Donald and Nancy deLaski Fund, 2013.3.5

Arlington Heights. Die Wacht. Am Potomac.

Thomas Nast · 1871 · wood engraving in black on newsprint ·  Accession ID  2013.3.5

Alex Manceau, Chardon ainé et Aze, Jacob Hölscher, Ackermann & Co., Arthus Bertrand, Bison-Dance of the Mandan Indians, 1842, hand-colored etching, aquatint, and mezzotint on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase, Mary E. Maxwell Fund, 1960), 2015.19.974

Bison-Dance of the Mandan Indians

Alex Manceau, Chardon ainé et Aze, Jacob Hölscher, Ackermann & Co., Arthus Bertrand · 1842 · hand-colored etching, aquatint, and mezzotint on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.974

The image shows a view from above the water, capturing troops landing on a coastline. The horizon is low with ships anchored near the waterline. Smoke drifts over a fort on the right. The brushstrokes are detailed and precise with fine lines. The color palette consists of blues, grays, and darker shades. American flags stand out against the background. Soldiers in small boats closest to us hold American flags, while others form a line on the shore. Larger ships are visible in the distance, along with a structure emitting smoke.
Nathaniel Currier, Landing of the American Forces under Genl. Scott: At Vera Cruz March 9th 1847, 1847, hand-colored lithograph on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase, Mary E. Maxwell Fund, 1953), 2015.19.804

Landing of the American Forces under Genl. Scott: At Vera Cruz March 9th 1847

Nathaniel Currier · 1847 · hand-colored lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.804

The image shows a landscape with a distant horizon under a sky painted in soft tones of beige and grey. Smooth brushstrokes create transitions between elements. In the foreground, a man stands next to a child on rocky terrain, flanked by trees with autumnal leaves. A clearing leads to a line of trees in the background, blending into misty surroundings. The color palette is earthy and muted, with browns, greens, and grey-blues.
B. F. Edmonds, At Catskill, Greene County, New York, 19th century, watercolor and gouache with pen and black ink over graphite on wove paper mounted to wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase through a gift of Rudolph Max Kauffmann, 1955), 2015.19.823

At Catskill, Greene County, New York

B. F. Edmonds · 19th century · watercolor and gouache with pen and black ink over graphite on wove paper mounted to wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.823

This is a drawing of several individuals on a rooftop overlooking a bay. In the background, several ships and a distant hill are visible. The rooftop is crowded with people, some elevated. The sky is filled with thick clouds. Rooftops and a chimney are detailed. The perspective shows further rooftops with people and a distant ship in the water. A church steeple can be seen on the far horizon.
American 19th Century, The Battle of Bunker-Hill - Watching the Fight from Copp's Hill, in Boston, published 1875, wood engraving, Print Purchase Fund (Rosenwald Collection), 1958.3.22

The Battle of Bunker-Hill - Watching the Fight from Copp's Hill, in Boston

American 19th Century · published 1875 · wood engraving ·  Accession ID  1958.3.22

This painting depicts a green field of cotton plants with white blossoms. Three individuals are seen harvesting the cotton. They appear to be wearing skirts and bonnets and have dark skin, although their faces aren’t detailed. The background includes buildings on the left and green trees against a pale blue sky with hints of grey. The painting utilizes loose, visible brushstrokes. The color scheme is warm and natural, featuring shades of green, brown, and muted tones.
William Gilbert Gaul, Picking Cotton, c. 1890, oil on academy board, Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase through a gift of Josephine Boardman Crane, 1957), 2015.19.81

Picking Cotton

William Gilbert Gaul · c. 1890 · oil on academy board ·  Accession ID  2015.19.81

This image shows a landscape with rolling hills, mountains, trees, and rocky terrain. The horizon is high in the composition, with mountains in the distance. The drawing style is sketchy with different pencil strokes for trees and rocks. The color palette is monochromatic with gray tones on a beige background.
John William Casilear, Mountain Landscape, late 19th century, graphite on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase, Membership Association, 1949), 2015.19.584

Mountain Landscape

John William Casilear · late 19th century · graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.584

The image shows a ship surrounded by tall waves under stormy skies. The ship is tilted and sails through rough waters with angled masts and sails. An American flag flies in the wind. The artwork uses fine lines and shading to depict the turbulent sea. The color scheme is mainly greys, blues, and whites, with a pop of red and blue from the flag.
Nathaniel Currier, U.S. Ship of the Line in a Gale, 1847, hand-colored lithograph on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase, Mary E. Maxwell Fund, 1953), 2015.19.802

U.S. Ship of the Line in a Gale

Nathaniel Currier · 1847 · hand-colored lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.802