Jumel Mansion

c. 1936

Virginia Richards

Associated Names
Virginia Richards

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image is a detailed layout plan view of a garden and estate. There is a framed illustration at the top showing a classical white building with a pediment and tall columns, surrounded by trees. Below the building, the plan displays paths, garden plots, and lawns arranged in an organized manner. The drawing uses a combination of precise and loose brushstrokes to depict greenery and pathways. The color palette consists of greens, browns, and blues. Trees, bushes, and pathways are visible in the plan, creating a structured and balanced layout.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 54.8 x 42.8 cm (21 9/16 x 16 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10824


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: V.T. Richards

Wikidata ID

Q64633898

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