Smith's Folly - Mt. Vernon

Tabea Hosier

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a top-down view of a garden landscape plan. There are distinct sections of vegetation, trees, and pathways laid out in a structured manner. The perspective is flat with no visible horizon. The style is meticulous with clean brushstrokes outlining pathways and plantings. The color palette is soft and naturalistic, primarily greens with delicate colors for flowers. Floral motifs are labeled with plant names like "Thyme," "Lavender," and "Jasmine." Buildings are depicted in light brown, and pathways lead to different parts of the garden. In the lower right, there is an illustration of the "East River," introducing a hint of blue among the green shades.