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The Corcoran Gallery of Art, by James Henry Moser, ink, 1892

The Corcoran Gallery of Art

James Henry Moser

1892

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

The Corcoran Gallery of Art is a 1892 ink by James Henry Moser, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
James Henry Moser
When & what style?
1892 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This drawing shows a grand building with tall towers, arched windows, and a symmetrical front. Trees line the street in front, and a sidewalk runs along the base of the walls. The image is framed by decorative lines and a banner that reads *The Corcoran Gallery of Art*. At the top, a simple pinecone-like shape sits above the building. The artist used black ink on light paper to create a clear, detailed view of the architecture. The style looks clean and precise, almost like a sketch turned into a print. Next, check out lithography to see how this kind of image was made.

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