House with Flag

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names
The image depicts a stately building with architectural details from a slightly right angle. The upper part of the building suggests the horizon. A flag waves at the top corner of the building. The brushstrokes are delicate and smooth, highlighting the structure's form and landscape textures. The color palette includes muted earth tones with shades of beige and pink defining the building, contrasted by subtle greens from the grass and lone tree. The sky and background are kept blank to emphasize the central structure.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.8 x 30.1 cm (9 x 11 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9872


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64535047

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