Sperry Gardens

c. 1936

George Stonehill

Associated Names
George Stonehill

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a garden design layout titled "SPERRY'S VAUXHALL GARDEN". The painting shows a structured plan for a garden area, consisting of multiple symmetrical rectangular plots with circular patterns. The garden features a combination of large circles on the right side and rectangular plots at the center, with a small architecture element that could be a greenhouse or pavilion, as well as a house at the bottom right corner. Paths in the garden are indicated by curving lines, connecting the building with the garden plots. The colors used are soft earthy tones, with the greens and pinks dominating the landscape design, creating a contrast with the light beige background. The overall style gives it an organized and planned aesthetic.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.9 x 23.1 cm (12 3/16 x 9 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10519


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper center in gouache: SPERRY's / VAUXHALL / GARDEN

Wikidata ID

Q64571583

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