The Old Corcoran Gallery of Art c. 1880

"The Old Corcoran Gallery of Art" is a c. 1880 watercolor by John H. Cocks, depicting the original Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. Cocks, a noted architectural draftsman, captures the building's grandeur, emphasizing its ornate detailing and imposing presence on the street. The gray palette, with its hints of blue and yellow, creates a sense of atmospheric depth and evokes the building's imposing presence.