J. Duane Estate

c. 1936

Meyer Goldbaum

Associated Names
Meyer Goldbaum

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a carefully organized landscape seen from an elevated, slightly aerial viewpoint. The horizon blends with a warm-colored sky without any distinct objects on the horizon line. The various sections include a garden or farmland with geometric plots of different colors and patterns, and a straight avenue lined with small structures resembling trees or sculptures. The brushstrokes are fine, offering detailed visuals with a palette dominated by soft greens and earthy tones, along with subtle brighter accents in the garden. The overall impression is serene and organized, transitioning from meticulous planning in the foreground to natural expanses in the background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite 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

    1943.8.10509


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64614461

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