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M. Ward Estate

Helen Miller and William Merklin

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting depicting an aerial view of a landscaped estate. The central building has a red roof, surrounded by gardens, paths, and additional structures. There are lawns, flower beds, and a circular feature that may be a fountain. The landscape also includes parallel lines representing garden plots or agricultural rows, with trees and bushes scattered throughout. The text on the painting reads "M. Ward Estate 1860," created by "The Blackwell Survey."

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3098 × 4087 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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