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Garden Turns, Westmorland

Joseph Nash

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a garden with meticulously trimmed hedges leading to a historic estate. The horizon is hidden by the hedges and the grand house in the background. The sky is clear with wispy clouds. The painting is detailed, showing the textures of the trees and the clothing of the figures on the path. The color scheme consists of warm earth tones, rich greens, and soft yellows and reds. Two ladies in elegant dresses are walking on the path with a gentleman. More figures can be seen in the distance, enhancing the grandness of the garden.

Artwork Details

Date
1849
Medium
hand-colored lithograph on wove paper mounted to board
Dimensions
4000 × 3012 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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