The Mall, Central Park

Amerikanische Grafik 1893–1901, 1900/1903

This painting shows a scene from a slightly elevated perspective looking down towards a park filled with people. At the top, gray-green trees create a canopy. Below, people in light-colored dresses and suits walk, stand, and sit, some holding colorful parasols. They are painted in soft, loose brushstrokes, and have no facial features. The color scheme includes pale greens, browns, pinks, blues, and whites.
Artist
Amerikanische Grafik 1893–1901
Date
1900/1903
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor and graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
55.9 × 50.8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This painting shows a scene from a slightly elevated perspective looking down towards a park filled with people. At the top, gray-green trees create a canopy. Below, people in light-colored dresses and suits walk, stand, and sit, some holding colorful parasols. They are painted in soft, loose brushstrokes, and have no facial features. The color scheme includes pale greens, browns, pinks, blues, and whites.

Amerikanische Grafik 1893–1901