Over Mantel Picture

c. 1939

John Collins

Associated Names
John Collins

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a landscape with a naive artistic style. It features an elevated view of a country estate. The horizon includes aligned trees and buildings. The color palette is warm with shades of ochre, deep greens, and rustic reds. In the foreground, there are patterned garden beds with painted flowers and fruits. A pathway leads to a house emitting smoke from its chimney. Stylized trees and scattered birds are in the distance. The sky has decorative floral garlands at the top.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 44.7 x 69.5 cm (17 5/8 x 27 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15978

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64582170

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