City Garden

c. 1936

Gilbert Sackerman

Associated Names
Gilbert Sackerman

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a brick building with wisteria growing on it. There is a staircase leading to a wooden door, with a green wrought iron fence in the foreground. Windows above the fence have green shutters. The painting captures the light and colors of the flowers in shades of blue, lilac, and white against the brick surface. The color palette includes warm red bricks contrasting with cool green shutters and railings.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 50.7 x 38.2 cm (19 15/16 x 15 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9861

More About this Artwork

This painting depicts an angel in flight, facing the left and playing a trumpet. The angel's wings are spread out behind them, and their feet are extended out horizontally to the right. A small rod or post extends downward from the torso of the angel. The angel is entirely painted in shades of yellow, reddish-brown, and gray, reminiscent of weathered metal with patches of rust. Small rivets are visible at joints and edges of the angel, which appears to be comprised of small panels. The background of the painting is plain beige paper.

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Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64572254

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