Conservatory Window with Flowers

1935/1942

Perkins Harnly

Associated Names
Perkins Harnly

Artist, American, 1901 - 1986

The image shows a large decorative indoor plant display in front of a window with ornate wooden trim and draped curtains. The color palette includes warm browns, lush greens, and bright pops of color from the various flowers. On both sides of the plant arrangement, there are elegant, tufted green chairs with fringe at the base. Above these chairs, the walls are adorned with floral wallpaper, framed pictures, and antique portrait plaques. The detailed plant holders and abundant colorful flowers are centrally located in the window space, while the chairs and wall decorations create a symmetrical arrangement flanking the window.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45.6 x 56.7 cm (17 15/16 x 22 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7646


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64619321

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