Parterre - J. W. Wood

c. 1936

Meyer Goldbaum and William Merklin

Associated Names
Meyer Goldbaum

Artist, American, active c. 1935

William Merklin

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a bird's-eye view of a formal garden design with symmetrical arrangement. A central axis is marked by a path surrounding an oval fountain with blue water. The focus is solely on the garden layout. The brushwork is precise with even strokes. The color palette includes earthy browns for pathways, rich greens for lawn and borders, and vibrant reds, purples, and pinks for flower beds with textured strokes. The background is a muted beige, resembling a historical design on aged paper.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, goauche, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 50.7 x 38.4 cm (19 15/16 x 15 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10825

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

across bottom in gouache: THE J.W. WOOD PARTERRE - THE BLACKWELL SURVEY 1860

Wikidata ID

Q64614471

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