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Caster Estate

Gladys Cook

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a two-story house surrounded by a garden. The perspective is at eye-level, looking down a garden path towards the house. The horizon is obstructed by the house and trees. The artwork has controlled brushstrokes, possibly using a watercolor technique, giving a soft texture. The color palette consists of pastel hues, including light greens for the grass, softer tones of purple for the house, dark green shrubs, and vibrant flowers. Flower beds with evergreen trees lead the eye towards the house and trees in the distance.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
4546 × 3432 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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