Elgin Botanical Gardens

c. 1936

Tabea Hosier

Associated Names
Tabea Hosier

Artist, American, 1905 - 1954

The image shows a carefully planned garden layout of Elgin Botanical Gardens in 1801, depicted from a bird's-eye view. In the top portion of the image, there is a neoclassical building surrounded by colorful floral arrangements and greenhouses. The garden pathways form symmetrical patterns with circular flower beds. The brushstrokes are precise, showing individual plant species clearly. The color palette includes vivid greens, reds, and pinks for flowers, and earthy tones for walkways. Various plant species are visible, including foliage with red-veined leaves and blue-gray agaves. In the background, trees provide a lush backdrop.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 50.9 x 38.6 cm (20 1/16 x 15 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10547


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

center top in graphite: The ELGIN BOTANICAL GARDENS New York / 1801

Wikidata ID

Q64633018

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