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Mr. E. Gerald Lamboley

American, 1915 - 2012

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The image depicts three women and a child engaged in conversation near a tree. Two women are seated holding a child, and another woman is crouched nearby. The background shows distant landscape elements such as trees and bushes. The artwork is detailed, featuring soft pencil strokes in a monochrome palette of graphite grays. Elegantly drawn trees frame the scene.
Alphonse Legros, The Pigeons, 1905, pen and sepia ink over graphite on off-white wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of E. Gerald Lamboley, 1993), 2015.143.1377

The Pigeons

Alphonse Legros · 1905 · pen and sepia ink over graphite on off-white wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.143.1377

The image shows a landscape viewed from a slightly elevated vantage point. The horizon is visible near the top of the image, emphasizing the vastness of the terrain. The sky and land blend seamlessly at the horizon, with no distinct structures in sight. Delicate cross-hatching is used to create shades and textures, with a monochromatic color palette of soft greys and whites. Sparse bushes are depicted in the foreground, with denser vegetation further away, leading to the open landscape in the distance. The linework captures the natural textures of the earth and greenery, resulting in a serene and detailed scene.
Alphonse Legros, Banks of the Yanne (Les Bord de la Yanne), late 19th century, etching and drypoint, Corcoran Collection (Gift of E. Gerald Lamboley, 1993), 2015.143.1373

Banks of the Yanne (Les Bord de la Yanne)

Alphonse Legros · late 19th century · etching and drypoint ·  Accession ID  2015.143.1373

The image depicts an etching of an elderly man's upper body in profile view, facing right. The man's head is slightly bent downwards, and he has distinctive facial features including a prominent nose and a bushy beard blending into his neck. His short, textured hair appears thick. The man is wearing an undefined garment, possibly a robe. The background is plain, emphasizing the etching's lines and texture with no additional elements.
Alphonse Legros, Craibe Angus, 1877/1880, drypoint, Corcoran Collection (Gift of E. Gerald Lamboley, 1993), 2015.143.1366

Craibe Angus

Alphonse Legros · 1877/1880 · drypoint ·  Accession ID  2015.143.1366

The image depicts a narrow, winding pathway flanked by tall, slender trees. The trees' trunks rise towards the sky on both sides of the path. On the left, the trees are densely packed, creating a shadowy area, while on the right, they are spaced out, allowing light to filter through. The path curves uphill and there is no visible horizon. The artwork employs fine lines and hatching to convey texture and depth, and features a monochrome palette of blacks, whites, and greys that creates a serene visual impact.
Alphonse Legros, Landscape with Birch Trees (Le Paysage aux Bouleaux), 1878, lithograph, Corcoran Collection (Gift of E. Gerald Lamboley, 1993), 2015.143.1365

Landscape with Birch Trees (Le Paysage aux Bouleaux)

Alphonse Legros · 1878 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2015.143.1365

The image shows an etching of a man's upper body, including his head and shoulders. The man is depicted in a three-quarter view with his head slightly turned to his left. His facial features are detailed, with prominent eyebrows, a long nose, and a full beard that covers most of his lower face. His hair is sparse, receding, and blends into his beard. The man's attire appears to be a jacket or coat with a visible collar, and there's a textured suggestion of a shirt underneath. The background of the image is filled with dense, parallel diagonal lines.
Alphonse Legros, Head of an Old Man (Tête de vieillard), late 19th century, etching [aquatint?], Corcoran Collection (Gift of E. Gerald Lamboley, 1993), 2015.143.1364

Head of an Old Man (Tête de vieillard)

Alphonse Legros · late 19th century · etching [aquatint?] ·  Accession ID  2015.143.1364

This is a drawing of two figures in a woodland setting. One figure is sitting on the ground holding a bundle of sticks and a sickle, while the other is leaning against a tree with a scythe nearby. The forest environment is detailed with trees and foliage, depicted using intricate linework to show texture and depth. The drawing evokes a dramatic and intense mood through shading and line intensity. The level of detail in the drawing suggests technical skill and attention to realism.
Alphonse Legros, Death and the Woodcutter, 4th plate (La Mort et le bûcheron), late 19th century, etching, Corcoran Collection (Gift of E. Gerald Lamboley, 1993), 2015.143.1367

Death and the Woodcutter, 4th plate (La Mort et le bûcheron)

Alphonse Legros · late 19th century · etching ·  Accession ID  2015.143.1367

The image displays a river scene with boats on the water, a bridge in the distance, and urban structures hinted at by sparse strokes. The illustration style features expressive cross-hatching in black ink on a sepia background, creating a vintage atmosphere.
Paul Signac, Bateaux sur la Seine, etching, Corcoran Collection (Gift of E. Gerald Lamboley, 1993), 2015.143.1379

Bateaux sur la Seine

Paul Signac · · etching ·  Accession ID  2015.143.1379

The image features a sketched scene with three individuals. Two are seated in armchairs, while one stands to the right. The seated man is in full view, wearing a suit with a dark jacket, waistcoat, bowtie, and light trousers. Beside him, a woman wearing a high-collared dress with long sleeves and a shawl is partially visible. The standing woman, seen in profile, has her hair styled in an updo and is dressed in a long, high-necked blouse with stripes and a long skirt with a belt. She rests her hand on the back of the seated man's chair. The background consists of simple sketched outlines, with an additional small head sketch at the bottom edge of the image.
Pierre Auguste Raffaëlli, Illustration, 1909, etching, Corcoran Collection (Gift of E. Gerald Lamboley, 1993), 2015.143.1378

Illustration

Pierre Auguste Raffaëlli · 1909 · etching ·  Accession ID  2015.143.1378

The image depicts a portrait focusing on a person's upper body with an emphasis on their face and hand. The individual is shown with their head slightly tilted and supported by their hand under the chin. The facial features are softly defined with shaded areas, suggesting a serene expression. The person's dark hair blends into a shadowy background lacking specific details. The focus remains on the face and hand, which dominate the composition. There is no visible jewelry on the person, and the background has a smoky, gradient-like texture.
Eugène Carrière, Meditation, 1849 - 1906, lithograph, Corcoran Collection (Gift of E. Gerald Lamboley, 1993), 2015.143.1356

Meditation

Eugène Carrière · 1849 - 1906 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2015.143.1356

The image features an elevated angle view of a winding waterway with a curved embankment. Leafless trees block the high horizon, running parallel to an architectural structure in the distance. The scene shows detailed textures in the water and cloudy sky. The color scheme is monochromatic with varying shades of black on a beige background. The water reflects shadows and suggests movement, while the distance reveals a sparse urban landscape with faint outlines of buildings and streetlamps.
Albert Marquet, Paris 1937, etching, Corcoran Collection (Gift of E. Gerald Lamboley, 1993), 2015.19.2973

Paris 1937

Albert Marquet · · etching ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2973