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Washington, DC 20565

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Open late until 8:00 p.m. on select nights
Through September 5
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Celebrating American art and artists
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Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Isaac P. Martin Garden

c. 1936

Gilbert Sackerman and William Merklin and Tabea Hosier

Associated Names

William Merklin

Artist, American, active c. 1935

Gilbert Sackerman

Artist, American, active c. 1935

Tabea Hosier

Artist, American, 1905 - 1954

This is a drawing of a garden design. The image shows a detailed layout of a large garden with pathways, circular and linear garden beds, a structured central area, and a greenhouse or building. Trees and shrubs are depicted throughout the design. In the lower left corner, there is a decorative element resembling a large bird sculpture. The plan is bordered by dense vegetation, and a scale is included.

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Artwork overview

Medium

pen and ink on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 50.5 x 38.1 cm (19 7/8 x 15 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.10483

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

across bottom in black ink: THE I.P. MARTIN GARDEN - THE BLACKWELL SURVEY

Wikidata ID

Q64572289

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