Tabea Hosier

American, 1905 - 1954

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The image displays a formal garden seen from a bird's-eye view. There is a wooden gate with a trellis covered in pink flowers and a lantern. The gate leads to a garden pathway lined with trees leading to a circular flower bed with concentric rings of colorful flowers. Beyond the flower bed, there is a terrace area with an elegant house in the background. The house is surrounded by trees and shrubs. Soft colors are used in the artwork, including natural greens, browns, and various floral tones. Brushstrokes are neat and precise, highlighting the garden's structured design.
Tabea Hosier, Wood Residence, c. 1936, colored pencil and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.10730

Wood Residence

Tabea Hosier · c. 1936 · colored pencil and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.10730
The image shows a bird's-eye view of an estate garden layout. The depiction is a top-down perspective of the planned grounds. In the distance, a tree-lined path extends towards the top, framed by a light brown road. Closeby, symmetrical garden designs are shown with vibrant colors indicating manicured flower beds or parterres. The brushstrokes are fine and precise, adhering to a detailed illustrative style typical of garden plans. The predominant color is green for grass and trees, accompanied by pops of reds, blues, and whites from flowers and garden beds. On the sides, floral embellishments and a scroll add decorative elements to the illustration.
Tabea Hosier, Warren Estate, c. 1936, watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.10550

Warren Estate

Tabea Hosier · c. 1936 · watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.10550
This is a drawing of a garden design. The image shows a detailed layout of a large garden with pathways, circular and linear garden beds, a structured central area, and a greenhouse or building. Trees and shrubs are depicted throughout the design. In the lower left corner, there is a decorative element resembling a large bird sculpture. The plan is bordered by dense vegetation, and a scale is included.
William Merklin, Gilbert Sackerman, Tabea Hosier, Isaac P. Martin Garden, c. 1936, pen and ink on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.10483

Isaac P. Martin Garden

William Merklin, Gilbert Sackerman, Tabea Hosier · c. 1936 · pen and ink on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.10483
The image depicts a person standing upright. They have minimal facial features drawn and tied back hair. The individual wears a long, light-green coat with ornate patterns on the wide borders, white cuffs, a loose white shirt, and dark shoes. They hold a small flower in their left hand. The background is plain with text in the lower right corner describing the outfit as a "Boy Child’s Dress" and providing details on its style and authenticity.
Tabea Hosier, Boy's Dress, c. 1936, graphite and colored pencil on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.1663

Boy's Dress

Tabea Hosier · c. 1936 · graphite and colored pencil on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.1663
The image shows a top-down view of a garden landscape plan. There are distinct sections of vegetation, trees, and pathways laid out in a structured manner. The perspective is flat with no visible horizon. The style is meticulous with clean brushstrokes outlining pathways and plantings. The color palette is soft and naturalistic, primarily greens with delicate colors for flowers. Floral motifs are labeled with plant names like "Thyme," "Lavender," and "Jasmine." Buildings are depicted in light brown, and pathways lead to different parts of the garden. In the lower right, there is an illustration of the "East River," introducing a hint of blue among the green shades.
Tabea Hosier, Smith's Folly - Mt. Vernon, c. 1936, watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.10829

Smith's Folly - Mt. Vernon

Tabea Hosier · c. 1936 · watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.10829
The image shows an aerial view of a garden plan. The garden layout includes a water fountain with a bird sculpture, pathways, garden beds, and trees. The illustration features precise brush strokes and a color palette of greens, browns, pinks, and whites. The bottom of the image labels the garden plan as "The I.P. Martin Garden - The Blackwell Survey."
William Merklin, Gilbert Sackerman, Tabea Hosier, Isaace P. Martin Garden, c. 1936, watercolor and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.10827

Isaace P. Martin Garden

William Merklin, Gilbert Sackerman, Tabea Hosier · c. 1936 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.10827
The image is an aerial view of a landscape with organized features, surrounded by natural elements. There is a river named "East River" flowing at the bottom. The design includes winding paths, trees in rows, and garden plots with pastel colors. An inset at the upper right shows a detailed view of a grand structure.
Tabea Hosier, P. Stuyvesant Estate ("Petersfield"), c. 1936, watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.10556

P. Stuyvesant Estate ("Petersfield")

Tabea Hosier · c. 1936 · watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.10556
The image shows a carefully planned garden layout of Elgin Botanical Gardens in 1801, depicted from a bird's-eye view. In the top portion of the image, there is a neoclassical building surrounded by colorful floral arrangements and greenhouses. The garden pathways form symmetrical patterns with circular flower beds. The brushstrokes are precise, showing individual plant species clearly. The color palette includes vivid greens, reds, and pinks for flowers, and earthy tones for walkways. Various plant species are visible, including foliage with red-veined leaves and blue-gray agaves. In the background, trees provide a lush backdrop.
Tabea Hosier, Elgin Botanical Gardens, c. 1936, watercolor and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.10547

Elgin Botanical Gardens

Tabea Hosier · c. 1936 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.10547
The image shows a symmetrical composition with a central pathway leading towards a red brick building with white accents and symmetrical windows. The building is surrounded by landscaped gardens with circular and geometric patterns. Delicate brushstrokes create a soft texture, and the color palette includes greens, reds, pinks, and muted earth tones. In the background, there is a forest of leafy trees in different shades of green. The overall effect is serene and elegant.
Tabea Hosier, N.W. Stuyvesant Residence, c. 1936, watercolor and colored pencil on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.10728

N.W. Stuyvesant Residence

Tabea Hosier · c. 1936 · watercolor and colored pencil on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.10728
The image shows a wooden chair with a high backrest and scroll armrests. The seat is upholstered with blue and white floral fabric. The chair is positioned facing slightly left in the center of the image.
Tabea Hosier, Armchair, c. 1936, colored pencil and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.4176

Armchair

Tabea Hosier · c. 1936 · colored pencil and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.4176