Jumel Estate

c. 1936

Virginia Richards

Associated Names
Virginia Richards

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image is a top-down view of a landscaped garden or park. The layout is detailed and stylized, resembling a plan or blueprint. No clear horizon is visible from the perspective. There are paths winding through the space bordered by trees and greenery. Near the bottom, there are geometric plots with vibrant colors, suggesting flower beds. Further out, there is an open lawn with scattered trees. In the distance, curving paths lead to larger structures like gazebos or small buildings. The brushstrokes are precise and defined, showing tidy organization. The color palette consists of soft greens for the grass and trees, with brighter patches of color indicating flowers and plants.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 53.8 x 43 cm (21 3/16 x 16 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10828


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Virginia T. Richards

Wikidata ID

Q64633899

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