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The image shows an elevated view of a park or garden. A large hill is visible in the upper third of the image. The garden below has geometric pathways, plots, and a circular arrangement with colorful flowers. The brushstrokes are delicate and controlled, with a watercolor technique. The color palette includes greens of the foliage and vibrant reds, pinks, and whites of the flowers. Small houses are nestled among the greenery, with paths leading towards the garden. In the distance, the garden transitions into open fields bordered by rows of tall trees.
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The image shows an elevated view of a park or garden. A large hill is visible in the upper third of the image. The garden below has geometric pathways, plots, and a circular arrangement with colorful flowers. The brushstrokes are delicate and controlled, with a watercolor technique. The color palette includes greens of the foliage and vibrant reds, pinks, and whites of the flowers. Small houses are nestled among the greenery, with paths leading towards the garden. In the distance, the garden transitions into open fields bordered by rows of tall trees.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

A. Elliot Estate

Gilbert Sackerman

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 51 x 38.3 cm (20 1/16 x 15 1/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.10512
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • New York
  • American

NGA object ID 22607. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.