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Estate of Isaac P. Martin

Meyer Goldbaum and George Stonehill

National Gallery of Art

The image is an aerial view showcasing a stylized landscape design. The horizon is not visible, as the image focuses on a top-down perspective of a garden or park layout. In the center of the image, a red-roofed building stands out prominently against the green background, drawing attention with its angular shapes. Various pathways meander and connect different landscaped areas, including circular and oval shapes suggestive of lawns or flowerbeds, and patches of trees scattered throughout the scene. To the top of the image, a complex circular pattern is depicted, resembling a formal garden design. The brushstrokes are smooth and controlled, giving a sense of organization and planned design to the terrain. The color palette is predominantly green, with shades of blue and yellow adding contrast, while the red roofs punctuate the greenery.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
2999 × 3951 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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