Landscape in Petit Point

1937

J. Howard Iams

Associated Names
J. Howard Iams

Artist, American, 1897 - 1964

The image shows a lakeside scene with trees and hills in the background, a small wooden boat on calm waters, wooden posts along the shore, a pathway leading to a house surrounded by trees. The house has a wooden exterior, intricate window details, and a balcony. The brushstrokes are meticulous, giving texture and depth. The color palette consists of soft greens, browns, blues, and purples.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gouache, watercolor, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 48.5 x 65.7 cm (19 1/8 x 25 7/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 24" long; 17" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2506

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: J. Howard Iams. 1937

Wikidata ID

Q64579133

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