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Corlaer Estate and Garden

Meyer Goldbaum

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting depicting a formal garden layout next to a river. The painting features an aerial view of a meticulously organized garden with symmetrical design elements, including rectangular and circular plots arranged with intricate, colorful patterns. On the left side, there is a path lined with evenly spaced trees, leading towards the garden. On the right side, the garden borders a waterway with a rocky bank. The main colors in the painting are various shades of green, with the riverbed in light beige and blue, and accents of coral, emerald, and sapphire hues.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3384 × 4547 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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