Sperry Gardens

c. 1936

George Stonehill

Associated Names
George Stonehill

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image is a top-down view of a garden layout named "SPERRY'S VAUXHALL GARDEN." The design includes a geometric arrangement of plots within a rectangular area. The plots are shown as squares with circles inside them, suggesting plants or flower beds. There is a central glass greenhouse, two green paths extending from it, and a small red-roofed house at the bottom. Trees or shrubs line the right side of the garden. The color scheme consists mainly of soft greens and earthy tones, with a bright red roof providing contrast. The border of the garden plan seems to be a light, neutral color. The layout appears precise and structured, indicating a carefully planned garden design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 42.9 x 32.5 cm (16 7/8 x 12 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10523


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper center in gouache: SPERRY'S / VAUXHALL / GARDEN

Wikidata ID

Q64571586

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