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Summer Flowers

Jerome B. Thompson

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts a landscape with a large house in the background and people in the foreground. The house is yellow with a gray roof, featuring multiple gables and chimneys. It has a covered porch supported by columns. In the foreground, a man and woman sit on a rocky outcropping. The woman wears a long, dark red dress and a hat. The man wears a dark jacket, light pants, and a hat. A young girl in a white dress and hat stands to their right, holding flowers. To the right of the people, there are trees and bushes. A tree with a wide canopy is prominent. In the background, there are more trees and a mountain range under a cloudy sky. The overall atmosphere suggests a daytime setting with overcast conditions. The painting, titled "Summer Flowers," is by Jerome B. Thompson.

Artwork Details

Date
1859
Medium
Oil on canvas
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 370 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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