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Parterre - J. W. Wood

Meyer Goldbaum and William Merklin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a bird's-eye view of a formal garden design with symmetrical arrangement. A central axis is marked by a path surrounding an oval fountain with blue water. The focus is solely on the garden layout. The brushwork is precise with even strokes. The color palette includes earthy browns for pathways, rich greens for lawn and borders, and vibrant reds, purples, and pinks for flower beds with textured strokes. The background is a muted beige, resembling a historical design on aged paper.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, goauche, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3433 × 4572 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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