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Mrs. Armistead Peter III

American, 1894 - 1965

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The image features two figures within a circular frame. The adult, seen from behind, is seated on a stool, with his back visible. He wears a suit. The child, standing in front of the adult, wears a long garment. The background has sketched outlines of a natural setting.
Daisy Blanche King, Come Along, 1891, pen and black ink over graphite on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mrs. Armistead Peter III [Caroline Ogden-Jones Peter]), 2015.19.2607

Come Along

Daisy Blanche King · 1891 · pen and black ink over graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2607

The image depicts a riverside scene with a high horizon line. Trees can be seen across the river, with lush greenery framing the water's edge. The painting features impressionistic brushstrokes, with short, swirling motions for foliage and water, creating a dynamic texture. The color palette consists of earthy greens, blues, yellows, and ochres, conveying a vibrant and natural landscape.
Walter Griffin, Willows, Longpre, France, 1911-1918, pastel on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mrs. Armistead Peter III [Caroline Ogden-Jones Peter]), 2015.19.1002

Willows, Longpre, France

Walter Griffin · 1911-1918 · pastel on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.1002

The image shows a pastoral scene with a building featuring distinct architecture as the central focus. The style is impressionistic with soft, sketch-like brushstrokes and a color palette of muted earthy tones. A tree with budding greenery leans slightly in the foreground, and other rooftops and shrubbery are visible in the distance.
Walter Griffin, In a French Village, 1920-1923, pastel on gray wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mrs. Armistead Peter III [Caroline Ogden-Jones Peter]), 2015.19.1027

In a French Village

Walter Griffin · 1920-1923 · pastel on gray wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.1027

The image shows a scene from an elevated point looking down, with a house and dense foliage obscuring the horizon. The house is towards the left, and its rooflines create horizontal lines amidst the vertical and diagonal lines of the trees. The brushstrokes suggest movement, especially in the branches and foliage, with colors like blue, orange, and brown. The color palette includes earthy tones and cooler blues. The lower part has rich detail with a path leading to the house and dense tree branches, while the distance shows softer outlines of the natural surroundings extending beyond.
Walter Griffin, Village Street, 1920-1923, pastel on laid paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mrs. Armistead Peter III [Caroline Ogden-Jones Peter]), 2015.19.1028

Village Street

Walter Griffin · 1920-1923 · pastel on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.1028

This image depicts a sculpture of a faun holding an amphora, displayed in a museum. The faun is portrayed in a relaxed pose, with human and goat-like features. The sculpture appears to be made of bronze and is in shades of gray, blue, and green. The faun's upper body is leaning forward, looking down, and there is a sense of movement in the posture and interaction with the vessel. The inscription on the drawing mentions it as "Bronze from Pompeii" and specifies the museum as "Museo at Naples."
Marietta Minnigerode Andrews, Drunken Faun, Museo at Naples, 1892, watercolor and graphite on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mrs. Armistead Peter III [Caroline Ogden-Jones Peter]), 2015.19.2606

Drunken Faun, Museo at Naples

Marietta Minnigerode Andrews · 1892 · watercolor and graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2606

A small bouquet of flowers is shown in the center of the image. The flowers include large red poppies, purple, yellow, and light pink blooms, green leaves and stems. The color palette of the image consists of reds, greens, purples, and yellows against a light background. In the bottom left corner, the text "Terme di Caracalla, Roma - July 4, 92" is inscribed diagonally. The bouquet is centrally placed, with the poppies at the top and right, and smaller flowers scattered around.
Marietta Minnigerode Andrews, Terme di Caracalla, Roma, 1892, watercolor over graphite on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mrs. Armistead Peter III [Caroline Ogden-Jones Peter]), 2015.19.2608

Terme di Caracalla, Roma

Marietta Minnigerode Andrews · 1892 · watercolor over graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2608

The sculpture depicts a classical female torso. It is missing arms, legs, and a head, focusing solely on the central body from the shoulders to the upper thighs. Crafted from bronze, it exhibits a rich dark green patina with hints of a darker, almost black hue in some areas. The sculpture stands upright on a solid base, with a smooth, highly defined surface. It reflects light subtly, enhancing the musculature and contours of the figure. The piece is life-sized in its proportions.
Paul Wayland Bartlett, Female Figure, n.d., bronze, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mrs. Armistead Peter III [Caroline Ogden-Jones Peter]), 2015.19.3770

Female Figure

Paul Wayland Bartlett · n.d. · bronze ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3770

The sculpture depicts a mounted figure of a man riding a horse. The man is dressed in historical military attire and is holding a sword aloft in his right hand. The horse is depicted in motion, with one front leg raised. The sculpture is crafted from a dark material, likely bronze, which emphasizes the intricate details of the rider's and horse's features, such as the flowing mane, the attire on the rider, and the elaborate saddle, against the lighter background.
Paul Wayland Bartlett, Lafayette on Horseback, n.d., bronze, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mrs. Armistead Peter III [Caroline Ogden-Jones Peter]), 2015.19.3771

Lafayette on Horseback

Paul Wayland Bartlett · n.d. · bronze ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3771

The sculpture portrays a male figure in a crouching position. One arm is folded over a bent knee while the other hand rests on the ground. The figure shows detailed muscular features and hair texture. It is made of bronze, giving it a dark, slightly reflective surface. The bronze's texture and patina highlight the human form, accentuating curves and muscles for a lifelike and dynamic appearance. It is mounted on a square bronze base that offers stability and a minimalist aesthetic contrast to the detailed figure.
Paul Wayland Bartlett, Adam, 1896, bronze, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mrs. Armistead Peter III [Caroline Ogden-Jones Peter]), 2015.19.3769

Adam

Paul Wayland Bartlett · 1896 · bronze ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3769

The sculpture features a man in historical attire resembling a judicial or legal figure. He is depicted standing upright, holding a book under one arm with his other hand visible over the book. His outfit includes a wig with long, curly hair and a cloak or robe draped over his shoulders and down his body. The sculpture is made of dark bronzed material with a brown finish and hints of lighter patina in recessed areas, highlighting intricate details like wig curls and fabric folds. The figure stands on a rectangular base, leaning slightly forward, suggesting a closer look at its detailed design. The overall impression is one of dignity and formal authority due to the historical fashion of the attire.
Paul Wayland Bartlett, Sir William Blackstone, 1923, bronze, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mrs. Armistead Peter III [Caroline Ogden-Jones Peter]), 2015.19.3775

Sir William Blackstone

Paul Wayland Bartlett · 1923 · bronze ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3775