West Court, National Gallery of Art

Ruth Perkins Safford

Associated Names
Ruth Perkins Safford

Artist, American, 1897 - 1979

The image shows an indoor courtyard with classic architecture. Tall columns frame the scene, leading to a central area with a small garden. The garden has green plants and yellow flowers, contrasting with the stone columns and flooring. A water fountain with figures on top is in the middle, with water flowing gently. The brushstrokes are deliberate, creating a serene atmosphere with a soft color palette of whites, greys, and greens. The setting is enclosed within architectural space without a visible horizon line.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor

  • Credit Line

    Paul Mellon Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 65 x 50.3 cm (25 9/16 x 19 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1967.22.2


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left: @ Ruth Perkins Safford

Wikidata ID

Q64630188

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