Walled Garden, Corcoran House
This image shows the Corcoran House, as owned by W. W. Corcoran, in Washington, D.C. It features his walled garden lined with fruit trees. Corcoran was a philanthropist, banker, and patron of the arts who made his fortune in America. Corcoran hosted many parties for Washington's elite and displayed his vast art collection at this house. His house was located in the northwest corner of Lafayette Square, near the White House, at H Street and Connecticut Avenue.