House of Peter Stuyvesant

c. 1936

George Stonehill

Associated Names
George Stonehill

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The painting depicts a scene with a two-story house, gardens, and trees. The viewpoint is at eye level, with the house at the center slightly to the left. Trees in the background have abstract forms. The watercolor brushstrokes are soft and gentle, creating a serene atmosphere. The color palette includes earthy tones, with greens dominating the vegetation, and muted whites and grays on the house. Shapes of the garden beds include circles and rectangles, with pops of yellow, orange, and pink.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.8 x 29.8 cm (9 x 11 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10553


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64571587

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