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Sperry Gardens

George Stonehill

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a garden design layout titled "SPERRY'S VAUXHALL GARDEN". The painting shows a structured plan for a garden area, consisting of multiple symmetrical rectangular plots with circular patterns. The garden features a combination of large circles on the right side and rectangular plots at the center, with a small architecture element that could be a greenhouse or pavilion, as well as a house at the bottom right corner. Paths in the garden are indicated by curving lines, connecting the building with the garden plots. The colors used are soft earthy tones, with the greens and pinks dominating the landscape design, creating a contrast with the light beige background. The overall style gives it an organized and planned aesthetic.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3347 × 4523 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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