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C. O'Connor and J.M. Hopkins Estate

Gilbert Sackerman and Helen Miller

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an overhead view of the Hopkins and Charles O'Conor Estates in a detailed, plan-like format. There is no horizon visible, emphasizing the layout of the estates. The lines and patterns are precise, resembling a surveyor's approach. The color palette consists of greens for lawns and trees, earth tones for fields and paths, and red-brown for structures. Curving pathways, grassy areas, and gardens are depicted in the foreground, while larger open fields and trees are seen further back. Various colored patches represent different plantings or crops in the distance.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Dimensions
3085 × 4049 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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