The image shows an aerial view of a homestead and its surrounding landscape, divided into two sections. In the top portion, an octagonal frame encloses a scene of a large, two-story house with a porch, surrounded by tall trees and manicured gardens. The background includes more trees. In the bottom section, a map-like layout portrays the land with structured plots in shades of greens, browns, and earth tones representing garden beds or fields, and winding paths connecting different areas. The brushstrokes in this section are more precise and geometric. The intertwined sections of the image showcase a juxtaposition of artistic and architectural representation, blending natural and structured elements harmoniously. The words "John W. Audubon Homestead" and "The Blackwell Survey" are labeled along the lower edge of the image.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1936
- Medium
- watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
- Dimensions
- 3272 × 4460 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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