Estate of Isaac P. Martin

c. 1936

Meyer Goldbaum and George Stonehill

Associated Names
Meyer Goldbaum

Artist, American, active c. 1935

George Stonehill

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image is an aerial view showcasing a stylized landscape design. The horizon is not visible, as the image focuses on a top-down perspective of a garden or park layout. In the center of the image, a red-roofed building stands out prominently against the green background, drawing attention with its angular shapes. Various pathways meander and connect different landscaped areas, including circular and oval shapes suggestive of lawns or flowerbeds, and patches of trees scattered throughout the scene. To the top of the image, a complex circular pattern is depicted, resembling a formal garden design. The brushstrokes are smooth and controlled, giving a sense of organization and planned design to the terrain. The color palette is predominantly green, with shades of blue and yellow adding contrast, while the red roofs punctuate the greenery.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 51.1 x 37.9 cm (20 1/8 x 14 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10501


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64614469

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