Animations:

Visit
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

Open 10:00–5:00

Visit
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

Hudson River Estate

c. 1939

Virginia Richards

Associated Names

Virginia Richards

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts an aerial view of a vast landscape with a park or estate. There are numerous clusters of trees, paths, and roads visible. The horizon is obscured by fields and trees in the distance. The brushstrokes are smooth and delicate, creating a realistic depiction. The color palette is mainly shades of green with browns for pathways and hints of pink for flowering trees, creating a serene atmosphere.

Download

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.

Not on view See artworks now on view

Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 91.6 x 60.1 cm (36 1/16 x 23 11/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.7729

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64633886

You may be interested in