Parmentier Grounds

c. 1936

Virginia Richards

Associated Names
Virginia Richards

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This image shows an aerial view of a carefully organized garden resembling a blueprint. The focus is on the garden's layout and design, without showing the horizon. The style is precise and organized, with clear outlines and different sections defined by watercolor-type brushstrokes. The color palette includes natural greens, pastel pinks, soft yellows, and muted blues. The garden is divided into rectangular and circular areas with paths and trees. One section features flowerbeds, trees, and a religious icon alcove. In the distance, a building-like structure can be seen on the top right. Sketches of plants and a religious statue decorate the top of the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, colored pencil, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 62.4 x 50.9 cm (24 9/16 x 20 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10831


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: V.T. Richards

Wikidata ID

Q64633900

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