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J. G. Bennett Estate

William Merklin and Virginia Richards

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a garden design. The image showcases a garden layout with geometric shapes and arranged plant beds. The central pattern is a symmetrical, circular design with sections of different colors. Surrounding the central garden are triangular sections of grass with circular shrubs and small trees. The layout is divided by paths forming cross-like structures for navigation. The piece is labeled as a parterre from the James Gordon Bennett Estate, part of The Blackwell Survey.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3024 × 3939 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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