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Gardens

c. 1936

Gilbert Sackerman

Associated Names

Gilbert Sackerman

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a garden layout. The top half of the image features circular shapes. The lower half shows a large circular shape with pathways. Rectangular sections contain plants and pathways connect different parts of the garden. The design suggests a formal garden with symmetry and balance.

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Artwork overview

Medium

pen and ink and gouache on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 51 x 37.9 cm (20 1/16 x 14 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.10545

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Gilbert Sackerman.

Wikidata ID

Q64572261

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