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Frank Thompson Hilltop Estate

Gilbert Sackerman and George Stonehill

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts an aerial view of a landscape design. It includes a large brown structure surrounded by well-manicured lawns and flower beds. The style features clean, geometric brushstrokes creating an orderly depiction of the natural environment. The color palette consists of pastel shades like soft blues, pinks, purples, and greens. Tall trees with slender trunks and a winding path are visible closer to the viewer, while in the distance, the landscape expands with concentric arcs of varied textures and colors. Additional smaller brown structures are present in the composition.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3123 × 4001 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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