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Open today 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Admission is always free

6th and Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20565

Sculpture Garden Extended Hours

Open late until 8:00 p.m. on select nights
Through September 5
Exhibitions & Events
America’s 250th

Celebrating American art and artists
Art & Artists
Open Call

Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

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19th century

American 19th Century

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American 19th Century

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The image shows a group of figures in dark robes surrounding a large obelisk with flowers. One figure stands out in a white gown. Lush vegetation surrounds them, including tall trees and a weeping willow. In the background, an ancient column and a bridge over water lead to a distant townscape. The sky is cloudy with earthy tones, and the colors are soft and muted.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor on paper mounted on wood
Credit Line

Gift of Edgar William and Bernice Chrysler Garbisch
Dimensions

overall: 44.4 x 60 cm (17 1/2 x 23 5/8 in.)
Accession Number

1953.5.132

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64534809

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