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Veranda, 1885

Perkins Harnly

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a hammock strung across a veranda, with intricately designed chairs nearby. The color palette includes earthy tones like browns, beiges, and greens, as well as accents of reds and blues, and some floral elements in pink and white. The hammock is centrally located with a view of a decorative facade in the background. On the ground, there are two ornate chairs, a small table with a pitcher and dominoes, and a decorative egg-shaped object along with an open book. The scene is under a canopy with a blue ceiling, surrounded by lush foliage.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
4860 × 3583 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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