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Union Park, New York

Sarah Fairchild

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a landscape scene of a park. A large white fountain stands in the center. The fountain has a tall, thin stream of water shooting up from its center, surrounded by a short fence. Behind the fountain, several large buildings with many windows are visible. Trees with green, orange, and yellow leaves are scattered throughout the park. A black metal fence runs along the front of the park. Two people stand on the sidewalk outside the fence. One wears a dark coat and hat and points toward the park. The other person wears a red coat. A third person walks on a path within the park. The sky is light yellow with some clouds. The artwork's title and artist are written in cursive at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1845
Medium
Watercolor, gouache, pen and ink, and graphite on off-white wove paper
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 468 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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