Peter K. Knapp Estate

c. 1936

George Stonehill

Associated Names
George Stonehill

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows an aerial view looking directly down at an estate. The perspective captures the entire property with a large building at the center, surrounded by circular paths and gardens in green and pink. Winding roads and trees are visible throughout the landscape, giving structure to the layout. The painting has smooth brushstrokes and soft blending, creating a serene effect. The dominant colors are green with hints of pink and red from the roofs and garden patterns.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 51 x 38.2 cm (20 1/16 x 15 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10481

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

across bottom in gouache: ESTATE of E. KNAPP - THE BLACKWELL SURVEY 1860

Wikidata ID

Q64571579

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